What Size KVA Generator for MIG Welder

[Lionelgee]

Originally Posted by Robin Craig

Lionel,

check the fine print as i am fairly sure the welding duty cycle will be lowered if run on 115v rather than 230v.

That will be a limiting factor on the thickness of material and length of welding times.

Unless you facility is 110 metres long MIG used outdoor is less than great unless you crank up the shielding gas as the breeze will diffuse.

Welding outdoors in bright sunlight will bring other fun times like the glare.

Stay under your roof and out of the wind.

my 2 cents worth, hope it helps

Hello Rob and Robin,

Thank you for your replies.

Robin the welding will be done inside the shed. With the generator sitting just outside the door so I can still breathe clean air inside the shed. It will also be powering some decent lighting as well - while working on vehicles.

The grand plan is to get the shed hooked up to mains power - with 15 amp circuits - it has just been delayed for a while. However, I have a nice welder that I am very keen to start using. A generator will help fill in the gap until the shed is wired up.

Kind regards
Lionel