Favorite arc welder ?

[JimDawson]

That true but if he is running a panel out to his shop and he only installs a 50 amp main there is nothing left for lights, other machines space heater de-humidfier air conditioning TV nothing (typical man cave). My Lincoln max draw was 65 amp it took out a 50 amp breaker but just once. All I am saying is I would just go a bit bigger for future expansion. Ray

Agreed, I wasn't suggesting a 50 amp service. I would definitely go with at least a 100 amp if possible.

Amps are like toilet paper, you can never have too much.:lmao:

 

[ome]

Agreed, I wasn't suggesting a 50 amp service. I would definitely go with at least a 100 amp if possible.

Amps are like toilet paper, you can never have too much.:lmao:

 

[ome]

Thanks for all your advice.
Knowing that I will eventually want to learn Tig,
And am hearing that arc or stick welding is very smoky for in the shed welding, I am now looking into a good 220 mig machine that could go to 1/2" or close.
Have 100 amp service in shed, and just put in a 50 220 receptacle just waiting for that special welder.
Is there a tig inverter machine that would run on a 50 amp outlet 220?
Thanks,
Jon

 

[GA Gyro]

My Everlast PowerPro 256 is rated at 250 amps TIG, 200 amps stick, and 60 amps plasma. 220V draw is max 42amps according to specs.

Here are the specs: http://www.everlastgenerators.com/product/multi-process-tig-stick-plasma/powerpro-256s

GG

A TIG welder is down the road a bit for me... however this is the one I am interested in so far. Friend at the hanger who has over a decade of professional welding background bought one recently... the 256S model... says it is GREAT!
I might mention Amazon has a good deal on it!

I have a vintage 1999 Lincoln gas fired (20HP Kohler) stick welder. Does AC and DC+/DC-... nice unit. Also is an 8K (continuous) standby genset.

I agree that a 100A service in the shop is a good idea.