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all you have to do is put a 220 breaker in your panel.
I had to put one in my house when I changed a AC unit, meanwhile I had 2 more in the basement from the old electric stove and electric heat that was in the kitchen.
of course you will also have to run a line for it, unless you can weld next to the breaker panel.
I had to put one in my house when I changed a AC unit, meanwhile I had 2 more in the basement from the old electric stove and electric heat that was in the kitchen.
of course you will also have to run a line for it, unless you can weld next to the breaker panel.
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My dad has an old air compressor that runs off of 220. He just scoots the fridge, unplugs it, and runs an extension cord from that plug.
Just do that every time you go to someone's house, they won't mind the spoiled meat once they see your welding skills!
Just do that every time you go to someone's house, they won't mind the spoiled meat once they see your welding skills!
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Originally Posted by Baldy' post='879649' date='Aug 7 2007, 08:44 AM
My dad has an old air compressor that runs off of 220. He just scoots the fridge, unplugs it, and runs an extension cord from that plug.
Just do that every time you go to someone's house, they won't mind the spoiled welding once they see your meat!
Just do that every time you go to someone's house, they won't mind the spoiled welding once they see your meat!
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I think maybe you should do less ebay shopping, there are these places called stores with sometimes helpful people called employees who can help you in person, unless your a mime or hermit or something
Kevin.
Kevin.
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From: Kissimmee FL.
Originally Posted by teknics' post='879657' date='Aug 7 2007, 08:04 AM
I think maybe you should do less ebay shopping, there are these places called stores with sometimes helpful people called employees who can help you in person, unless your a mime or hermit or something
Kevin.
Kevin.
tryed that ***....they didnt know any more than i did. im new to welding but atleast i got the ***** to try it.
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a) im not talking about welding, im talking about 220v hookups, even the bums at home depot can show you what you need and then its rather straightforward
2) please note the sign on the door of gend, if you cant take the heat stay out, damn. You think i was an ***? Hang around gend a bit longer this isms even a harsh convo.
three) as for having the ***** to just try welding, thats exactly the way i did it. I had access to a welder and had plenty of scraps to test it on, took me a while to get the hang of but now my welds are strong and look exactly like they should. i havent tried aluminum welding yet, as i dont have the proper welding equipment yet, but i will start working on that stuff soon, being able to weld aluminum is great
kevin.
2) please note the sign on the door of gend, if you cant take the heat stay out, damn. You think i was an ***? Hang around gend a bit longer this isms even a harsh convo.
three) as for having the ***** to just try welding, thats exactly the way i did it. I had access to a welder and had plenty of scraps to test it on, took me a while to get the hang of but now my welds are strong and look exactly like they should. i havent tried aluminum welding yet, as i dont have the proper welding equipment yet, but i will start working on that stuff soon, being able to weld aluminum is great
kevin.
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well...the 220 hook up is very easy to do yes, but i weld at peoples shops, houses, and where ever there car might be. i dont wanna waste time moving dryers and stoves to get 220v. i wanna find a way around it. like a transformer...
and yes i seen the note below the link, so why you taking offense? i was no more offensive than you were.
and yes, aluminum would be great to do. thats why i bought this welder.
and yes i seen the note below the link, so why you taking offense? i was no more offensive than you were.
and yes, aluminum would be great to do. thats why i bought this welder.