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Which one is best generator for 140 amp welder
Can anyone tell me what size generator to run 140 amp welder?
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Re: Which one is best generator for 140 amp welder
At less 4,000 watt.
If run on 240 volt Harbor Frieght or Honda
If plan on welding all day a 6,000 to 10,000 would be best.
FYI the large generator the fuel it will use.
I have a Harbor Frieght 4,000 just for low fuel cost and does all my welding on a Harbor Frieght 170 mig.
Dave
Originally Posted by
alamin
Can anyone tell me what size generator to run 140 amp welder?
Last edited by smithdoor; 06-09-2021 at 01:33 AM.
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Re: Which one is best generator for 140 amp welder
Which 140 amp welder? Generally to run a welder you need a a much larger generator than you think because of electrical inefficiency. Lincoln recommends a 12,000 watt generator to run an AC225. Yu don't need that big but about probably half of that or more. There's a reason most people just get an engine drive welder if they have any amount of remote welding to do.
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Re: Which one is best generator for 140 amp welder
Most manufacturers like over kill on size for but cover.
I agree 6,000 watts does the job.
Dave
Originally Posted by
Welder Dave
Which 140 amp welder? Generally to run a welder you need a a much larger generator than you think because of electrical inefficiency. Lincoln recommends a 12,000 watt generator to run an AC225. Yu don't need that big but about probably half of that or more. There's a reason most people just get an engine drive welder if they have any amount of remote welding to do.
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