Welding with 4000watt generator

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Tried with 5/64 rods and generator is working at max but nice welds at 75 amps, My question is The round 220 plug stronger than the outlet plugs? I got a round plug but 3 wires but generator is a round 4 wire, I got a new generation in a box 4000watts aswell that the plug fits, Would there be a difference? Could i maybe weld 3/32 rods? thx

Keeping new in box for emergency's but if stronger might use

 

[sea2summit]

The plugs are only as strong as the volts/amps they are rated for. If your using a normal looking three prong plug for your welder you're getting 120v at 15 or 20 amps, probably 15 which means you're only able to draw 1,800 watts. The round 220 plug is running 220 volts and likely running at 30 or 40 amps (8,800 watts), in your case however it's only a 4000 watt generator so that's the max you'll get, but much more than the three hole plug.

 

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So the 220 plug on generator will Help more? I'm pulling in a garage soon, need to wait till not muddy or soft soil, And il give it a try, thanks,

 

[sea2summit]

It will likely help to feed the welder more power. What welder and generator specifically? Just because a generator says 4kw on the box doesn't mean that's it's actual sustained output. If you're welder is rated for real 220v it will also make a difference just because you'll get two phase power to it.

 

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My welder is a 120/220 but I only got an adapter that plugs behind a stove or dryer

 

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Looks like this , Will this plug help? Both welders are champion 4000watts, strange one is a 4 wire and other a 3

 

[Hughman]

That looks like a 30a 110v plug

 

[sea2summit]

Looks like this , Will this plug help?

Nope, that splits the 220 to 120.

If your welder has an actual plug you need the adapter to get that plug to the generator, probably this one? Just look at the plugs you've got, there's a lot of 220v variants.

 

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Frig it, Atleast I can weld 5/64 , adapters are like 80$

 

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Nope, that splits the 220 to 120.

If your welder has an actual plug you need the adapter to get that plug to the generator, probably this one? Just look at the plugs you've got, there's a lot of 220v variants.
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Id need this one for the generator i'm using , Is it worth it?
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https://www.amazon.ca/SURIEEN-L14-30P-Generator-Welder-Adapter/dp/B0914VZGW8/ref=sr_1_25?crid=26NTP4CMCPY6X&keywords=generator+welder+adapters&qid=1682550982&sprefix=generator+welder+adapters%2Caps%2C214&sr=8-25&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.b06bdbbe-20fd-4ebc-88cf-fa04f1ca0da8

 

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Or this one for my new generator in box

https://www.amazon.ca/Parkworld-885392-Welding-Adapter-Receptacle/dp/B06Y2GH6F3/ref=sr_1_18?crid=2M5JR1Y4N7NI5&keywords=Welder%2BAdapter%2BCord&qid=1682551423&s=electronics&sprefix=welder%2Badapter%2Bcord%2Celectronics%2C168&sr=1-18&th=1

 

[sea2summit]

Id need this one for the generator i'm using , Is it worth it?
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https://www.amazon.ca/SURIEEN-L14-30P-Generator-Welder-Adapter/dp/B0914VZGW8/ref=sr_1_25?crid=26NTP4CMCPY6X&keywords=generator+welder+adapters&qid=1682550982&sprefix=generator+welder+adapters%2Caps%2C214&sr=8-25&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.b06bdbbe-20fd-4ebc-88cf-fa04f1ca0da8

That should get you more than tiwce the watts to the unit you're getting out of a three prong 120, that's a lot hotter weld.

 

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If i could weld 3/32 id buy it, thx

 

[newbury]

two phase power

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Opps... I should not buy adapter?

 

[sea2summit]

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120 is single phase vs 220 two phase.

 

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The garage im getting will have no electricity for awhile so 3/32 would be perfect for a few projects I need to do for my tractor, need to weld 1/4 inch mild steel

Wiring in house is small grade, Don't want to melt anything , I need to run a 8grade wire to garage

 

[newbury]

120 is single phase vs 220 two phase.

Where do you find 220 two phase? And what runs on it?
I've got 120 and 240 single phase from the power company and I can generate 240 three phase w/ a converter (RPC or VFD) from that.

 

[WranglerX]

120 is single phase vs 220 two phase.

Did not know 240 Vac was two phase..... Most power in US is single phase or three phase....

 

[sea2summit]

Where do you find 220 two phase? And what runs on it?
I've got 120 and 240 single phase from the power company and I can generate 240 three phase w/ a converter (RPC or VFD) from that.

Are you sure? That would be extremely odd. What outlet do you have?