want to read the output of a 115v mig welder maxes out at 140 amps would i install the shunt on the wire leading out to the gun?
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You can not used this unit on 115v this unit is for dc volts,you need to get a ac volt& amp. meter. You can find them in any welding supple out let.
716990
The current for the cranking amps, and all the rest too, will only be going through the shunt. The meter will only see the difference between the two poles of the shunt which will still be in the millivolts. That shouldn't hurt it. It will just go over max reading.
451392
The power supply cables are push and lock terminals inside the machine. The maximum recommended welding wire size is .035".
1951298
absolutely...but you may need to weld both sides though and/or use a circular motion and highest current setting. May need to play around with wire feed speed as well. I'd practice on some scraps first...
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It would depend on the generator. You need to compare the duty cycles at certain amp draws. If you give me the duty cycle or the generator at the 220 volt setting, I could compare it to the welder specs that came with mine. BTW it has run flawlessly and was easy to assemble and packed well. The box was banged up when it arrived, but the padding was so good that nothing inside was dinged or bent.On the higher setting, I burned through some 1/4 mild steel to make some 6" dia. access holes and the welder never missed a beat or came close to overheating. If you are just welding for a repair and not doing production work, that 30A breaker might just be good enough. It would depend on the generator. You need to compare the duty cycles at certain amp draws. If you give me the duty cycle or the generator at the 220 volt setting, I could compare it to the welder specs that came with mine. BTW it has run flawlessly and was easy to assemble and packed well. The box was banged up when it arrived, but the padding was so good that nothing inside was dinged or bent.On the higher setting, I burned through some 1/4 mild steel to make some 6" dia. access holes and the welder never missed a beat or came close to overheating. If you are just welding... » Read More It would depend on the generator. You need to compare the duty cycles at certain amp draws. If you give me the duty cycle or the generator at the 220 volt setting, I could compare it to the welder specs that came with mine. BTW it has run flawlessly and was easy to assemble and packed well. The box was banged up when it arrived, but the padding was so good that nothing inside was dinged or bent.On the higher setting, I burned through some 1/4 mild steel to make some 6" dia. access holes and the welder never missed a beat or came close to overheating. If you are just welding for a repair and not doing production work, that 30A breaker might just be good enough. « Show Less
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I am sure It will get the job done. With enough wire and a grinder. I only posted because I had an issue with them calling it a mig (metal inert gas) welder when it is in fact a flux core welder.
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I'm also using.035 wire with mine. You will need to run a bit hotter then what you chart calls for.
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The reading maxes out at 2A. The shunt can handle up to 10A, but it will just keep the meter maxed out about 2A.
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Recommend looking at Everlast PA-140ST on Amazon. Over $100 less, works on 110 or 220, up to 140 amps, includes tig torch & carry case. Would still have to buy regulator & hoses, but would have money left over from the savings. Would still need to buy a tank of gas, but that would be needed with any tig welder purchase.
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Unplug the mig torch lead. Measure the OD of end block that fits into the welder. post it and I will check for you.
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If you are running with 220v input voltage you should be OK. For 1/8" material your amperage should be close to the 60% duty cycle rating or about 5-6 min of continuous welding which should be adequate for 20" weld length. If your time in-between welds is short however, that could be an issue over a long time of continuous welding. I assume there will be some repositioning and other breaks which will increase the welder rest time. I typically do not weld more than 4-8 in. at a time but have never had any duty cycle issues. If you are using the 110v input you could run into problems with duty cycle as you are highly stressing the machine running 20" beads. If you are running with 220v input voltage you should be OK. For 1/8" material your amperage should be close to the 60% duty cycle rating or about 5-6 min of continuous welding which should be adequate for 20" weld length. If your time in-between welds is short however, that could be an issue over a long time of continuous welding. I assume there will be some repositioning and other breaks which will increase the welder rest time. I typically do not weld more than 4-8 in. at a time but have never had any duty cycle issues. If you are using the 110v input you could run into... » Read More If you are running with 220v input voltage you should be OK. For 1/8" material your amperage should be close to the 60% duty cycle rating or about 5-6 min of continuous welding which should be adequate for 20" weld length. If your time in-between welds is short however, that could be an issue over a long time of continuous welding. I assume there will be some repositioning and other breaks which will increase the welder rest time. I typically do not weld more than 4-8 in. at a time but have never had any duty cycle issues. If you are using the 110v input you could run into problems with duty cycle as you are highly stressing the machine running 20" beads. « Show Less
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You can change the male end plug to a twist lock or build a "pig tail" with a female receiver for the male plug on the welding machine and male twist lock on the opposite end for your generator plug in. Use 10 guage wire, minimum. Good luck!
2195093
yes, as long as the plug is the same. the current needed is what you need for the welder.
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I would say no because the welder needs a 50 amp and dryer uses less and you need bigger wire.
1306065
I don't think that it will. When I initially installed it I had the wires switched on the shunt (which would have just given a negative value) and it showed zero for the amperage until I corrected the shunt leads.
165267
It will not work. I wouldn't use 20 gauge wire for any load greater than 1 AMP.
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I haven't done that yet. I'm not putting more that two amps through mine. but I would imagine that you would burn it up. I seriously doubt it is going to read over 9.99 amps. If you are determined to try this, before you try to put 30 amps through it, I would add a shunt in the circuit ahead of the amp meter.