03-28-2012, 09:36 PM
(03-28-2012, 08:26 AM)lazylathe Wrote: I am looking at a MIG welder.I have one of the Millermatic 140 machines (110 V) that I use for outside work since it is portable. It is a good welder for it's class. It will weld 14 gauge sheet running on a 15 amp circuit. If you want to weld on 1/8" - 3/16" steel it will need to be plugged into a 20 amp circuit.
No 220V available.
Does anyone have any insight into using a 110V welder and what the results are?
There are too many mixed reviews out there...
A friend has a Millermatic that can weld anything and it is sweet to use.
He also swears by it but i don't have close on $4000 to spend on an occasional use welder...
Andrew
The 110 volt machines are good for light duty / hobby welding and usually have a short duty cycle. (12 - 20% or so.) So a lot depends on what it is you plan on welding on most often....
Willie