88swampedmj Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 i need a converter for my welder so i can use it at home.. does anyone know of one or have any ideas on how to rig one to make 220? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 :nuts: whats your welder running now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildman Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Are you asking about a phase converter > 3 Phase to 1 Phase???? http://www.phaseconverter.com/ You should be able to get a new one for under $500, and check your Craigslist, I've seen them posted in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88swampedmj Posted July 12, 2007 Author Share Posted July 12, 2007 well my welder doesnt have a connector on it.. someone told me to get a connector from a dryer plug it into the dryer outlet then plug my welder into it.. or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Does your welder have a data plate on it? Should say what the required input voltage/phase is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88swampedmj Posted July 12, 2007 Author Share Posted July 12, 2007 oh ill have to check.. maybe iam just :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MF Steve! Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Sounds like you're talking about plugging a 220v welder into your dryer receptacle. What I did was buy a 5' dryer cord with bare wires on one end. I also bought a standard straight prong 220v box receptacle, and then wired the box accordingly. This will allow you to plug your 220v welder into any dryer plug receptacle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Most dryer plugs are rated at 30amps, where most welders are rated at 50amps.. just a heads up that you could be setting yourself up for an electrical fire or tipping the breaker often Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOMJ87 Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 But a oven (range) plug is 50 amps usally.... :brows: Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88swampedmj Posted July 14, 2007 Author Share Posted July 14, 2007 hmm... more and more i regret this welder... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McClare Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 actually most ranges are rated at 40 amps. The easiest way to fix this is with a cheater cord like steve suggested. Go to home depot and get a male cord end (14-50R). It'll plug into a range receptacle perfectly fine. It would probably be a good idea to get an electrician to wire a spare one into your basement and make a cheater cord thats about 50' long so you can use it in your driveway. A dryer receptacle is rated for 30 amps. Just make sure you run #8 wire. The dryer configuration is 14-30R here's a list of everything you'd need to make a cheater cord: X amount of feet of 8/3 SOW (this is the cord itself) 2 L-19's or strain reliefs (connectors) 1 4-11/16 deep box (box) 1 mud ring (extension) 1 female receptacle (same configuration as your welder, probably 5-50R or 6-50R 1 male cord end (14-50R, range) *OR* (14-30R, dryer) That'll make a cord to plug into a dryer or range receptacle. I made one for my brother a while ago. I've had some drinks tonight though so I'm not sure if this will come out very clear to you but I'll try to fix it in the morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McClare Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 on second thought, go to an electrical wholesaler and tell him you want to be able to plug your welder into a dryer plug (bring the welder in). He should sell you everything you need. If he misses anything, show him the list I gave you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 on second thought, go to an electrical wholesaler and tell him you want to be able to plug your welder into a dryer plug (bring the welder in). He should sell you everything you need. If he misses anything, show him the list I gave you that might be a little heavy to just carry on in with ya ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McClare Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 bring it TO the shop I meant hehe. He should be able to look at it and see what you need for the female end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88swampedmj Posted July 14, 2007 Author Share Posted July 14, 2007 this is the welder i bought... once again i just regret getting it... http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... mber=91811 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McClare Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 you're not in calgary by any chance are you? I could wire that up for you in about 10 minutes. edit: nm, texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88swampedmj Posted July 14, 2007 Author Share Posted July 14, 2007 i wish..iam in garland tx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feerocknok Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 My dad wired our garage for a welder in about 45 minutes. Just wired it into the breaker and to a plug, I believe, but our garage doesn't have drywall or insulation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnuck Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 You sure that's not a 110V wirefeed? What model is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 its a a tig/arc welding setup.. no way its a 110V setup. have you figured out the wiring yet.. I was looking at this same setup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnuck Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 It's only 18 amps so the 30 amp dryer outlet should be fine. (I missed the link to the product earlier) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now