Generator advice for welder

[Midniteoyl]

Thanks for the link on that generator. It's a grand right now, but I'm in no rush and might just watch it for a while to see if it comes down again. At $650, that's a fantastic deal!!!!

Do all of you use it on propane? Does that burn cleaner, which means fewer issues over time? How long does a five gallon tank last? I really like the idea of propane for emergency use during winter storms.

Thank you,
Eddie

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[CCWKen]

Here's what Lincoln has to say about using a generator for a welder.
Generator Size to Operate a Lincoln AC/DC 225/125?

Apparently, it's a Lincoln welder design deficiently.

"Unfortunately, the design of the transformer on the AC/DC 225/125 is not efficient enough to be powered by a small generator."

 

[BeezFun]

I use the generator I already had that runs off the PTO on my tractor. It's 12kW, so it has a 50A 220v outlet, as well as 30A and a bunch of 20A 110v. I throw the welder in the bucket of the tractor, so I can easily move everything around in the field wherever I need to work. I like stuff that runs off the PTO because then I don't have another engine I have to maintain, and pay for. Mine is similar to this one, but I bought it used on ebay so it was only about $600 if I remember.

 

[EddieWalker]

Congrats to your brother. My wife teaches at UT Tyler and it's a great school. All of her students have jobs lined up before they graduate. It's very impressive!!!!

 

[davrow]

I've noticed the specs show the rating drops about 1,000 watts when using propane (10K/8K becomes 9K/7K).

My big problem is finding one that is CARB compliant for California. Lots more expensive and fewer choices. Gotta love Cali.

 

[Gregster613]

I'm at work now so I don't have the machine to look at but I bought a Champion 7500/8500 Watts (I think) and it runs my AC225 Lincoln just fine. It's supposed to be a clean power machine also and I do plan to run my PA160 inverter off of it too. I haven't gotten around to getting the proper plug yet; just too many various projects that suddenly crop up and need to be dealt with. You guys know how that can be!
It was on sale when I was looking and I believe I paid $500 or $600 for it. I've used it to power my entire house, well, pool, spa etc., etc. It really hums with everything on at one time and I don't plan to use it for pool, spa, etc., that was just a test of its abilities.
Greg

 

[Midniteoyl]

It really hums with everything on at one time and I don't plan to use it for pool, spa, etc., that was just a test of its abilities.
Greg

Pfftt.. Summer outage and that thing would be running the pool, outdoor tv and icebox.. all I'd need

 

[Gregster613]

Yeah, it will do that; unfortunately it doesn't automatically restock the icebox! You need to stock your own beer. Darn!

 

[STx]

Thanks for the link on that generator. It's a grand right now, but I'm in no rush and might just watch it for a while to see if it comes down again. At $650, that's a fantastic deal!!!!

Do all of you use it on propane? Does that burn cleaner, which means fewer issues over time? How long does a five gallon tank last? I really like the idea of propane for emergency use during winter storms.

Thank you,
Eddie

Eddie, you can use this link to set a price alert - DuroMax XP1EH, 8 Running Watts/1 Starting Watts, Dual Fuel Powered Portable Generator (BLT8S7IY) | Amazon price tracker / tracking, Amazon price history charts, Amazon price watches, Amazon price drop alerts | camelcamelcamel.com.

camelcamelcamel.com is a good site for shopping Amazon, they change prices constantly.

 

[prichard]

Also watch woot.com, Amazon site and home depot sometimes has them on the deal of the day

 

[FTG-05]

Eddie, when I bought my generator in 1999, I called the Lincoln tech line and asked if it would successfully run my Lincoln SP-175 Plus Mig welder. The generator I was planning to get was the Northern Tools 5000/4500 watt NorthStar generator (about $1K back then, don't know about now). It has one 240 VAC/20 amp plug plus two 120 VAC/ 20 amp plugs.

The Lincoln tech said it would run it just fine. The single time I used the welder with my generator, he was exactly right: it worked fine.

Hence, I would call the welder tech line for your welder and ask them what size generator you need to run it.

Good luck.

 

[Mark @ Everlast]

This is my personal (not official) recommendation. If you have an inverter, it is clean enough to run it. If you have a transformer, it will work as well. 9000kw. Good power.
As far as a dirty or modified square wave form generator, your transformer type welder may not care as much, but garbage in = garbage out to some extent in regards to performance and quality. Can screw with your an already pitiful duty cycle of a small transformer mig/stick machine as well from what I understand.

 

[EddieWalker]

Eddie, you can use this link to set a price alert - DuroMax XP1EH, 8 Running Watts/1 Starting Watts, Dual Fuel Powered Portable Generator (BLT8S7IY) | Amazon price tracker / tracking, Amazon price history charts, Amazon price watches, Amazon price drop alerts | camelcamelcamel.com.

camelcamelcamel.com is a good site for shopping Amazon, they change prices constantly.

Thank you, I never knew about this. I set it for $850 and will wait to see what happens.

 

[C4Ranch]

Got regular email from ebay, Looks like its on sale for $699...

 

[Midniteoyl]

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[davrow]

I'd snap one up, just what I want (10,000 propane) and they are close enough to drive over.

But they won't sell me one ... not for sale in California (even though the seller is in California).

 

[Midniteoyl]

I'd snap one up, just what I want (10,000 propane) and they are close enough to drive over.

But they won't sell me one ... not for sale in California (even though the seller is in California).

Got a friend in a neighboring state?

 

[davrow]

Got a friend in a neighboring state?

The only way to get firearms I like, too. Don't tell anybody... (PC note: I wouldn't dream of doing this, of course!)

 

[dickfoster]

I'd snap one up, just what I want (10,000 propane) and they are close enough to drive over.

But they won't sell me one ... not for sale in California (even though the seller is in California).

Yet another benefit to living in the Peoples Rebuplik of the Californicated.