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MIG Welding questions... Sept 1, 2013 21:45:21 GMT -4

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Post by frankenjeep on Sept 1, 2013 21:45:21 GMT -4

Hey,
Not sure if this is the right thread to post this but I'm sure someone will tell me
I just picked up a new Lincoln 140 MIG welder. I'm planning on using it with gas setup and wondering if any of you have used a portable generator for power and what sort of problems I can expect.
I'm told I need 20A at least and I don't have many outlets to choose from and the ones I have are likely 15A
Any input would be appreciated
Thanks

1985 CJ7 Larado (Finished and on the road but I have more stuff to do)
This Black Beauty has an AMC 360 with an Edelbrock Dome, Edelbrock 600 CFM 4 bbl carb, DUI Ignition, Headers with Magnaflow Mufflers and custom dual side pipes
- 4 speed , 33" BFG's

justajeep Moderator Valley - VP Bear River, NS Posts: 7,214	MIG Welding questions... Sept 2, 2013 7:40:46 GMT -4 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by justajeep on Sept 2, 2013 7:40:46 GMT -4 I ran my old 140 amp, 110 volt mig off a generator a few times with no problems.
	Alan Justason, President, NSJC Valley Chapter 1975 CJ5, 304, T-18, front detroit,lincoln locked 44 rear, 34x10.5 LTB's, OBA, 135 amp alt, Warn 8274 -Retired 1995 ZJ Limited, 5.2, 242, 33" STT's, 4.5" LA lift, custom bumpers, lockrites front and rear 1947 CJ2A 1957 FC170 1987 AMC Eagle HO 1984 Yamaha Virago 1000 1969 AMX, 1949 Dodge Pick-up, 1973 Swinger, 1932 Ford Roadster

Cherokee Chief Jeeper Posts: 1,532	MIG Welding questions... Sept 2, 2013 14:27:58 GMT -4 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Cherokee Chief on Sept 2, 2013 14:27:58 GMT -4 I use mine off the generator all the time and its only 15A circuit.
	2000 TJ lifted on 35's locked front and rear

frankenjeep Jeeper Posts: 302	MIG Welding questions... Sept 2, 2013 22:37:09 GMT -4 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by frankenjeep on Sept 2, 2013 22:37:09 GMT -4 Nice! Thank you Gentlemen!
	1985 CJ7 Larado (Finished and on the road but I have more stuff to do) This Black Beauty has an AMC 360 with an Edelbrock Dome, Edelbrock 600 CFM 4 bbl carb, DUI Ignition, Headers with Magnaflow Mufflers and custom dual side pipes - 4 speed , 33" BFG's

bhamm Jeeper Posts: 286	MIG Welding questions... Sept 3, 2013 17:26:25 GMT -4 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by bhamm on Sept 3, 2013 17:26:25 GMT -4 Hey Pat, wat cha building?, and where are you building it?. Brad
	1985 CJ-7,I6,D300,T-176,,D30,AMC-20,4" lift,33"Trail Diggers,just for fun and therapy.

frankenjeep Jeeper Posts: 302	MIG Welding questions... Sept 7, 2013 17:57:31 GMT -4 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by frankenjeep on Sept 7, 2013 17:57:31 GMT -4 Hey Brad, How are things? I have a brand-new 99 Sahara I'm putting together with parts from my busted 97 I'm renting a garage out Bedford way. whattya at?
	1985 CJ7 Larado (Finished and on the road but I have more stuff to do) This Black Beauty has an AMC 360 with an Edelbrock Dome, Edelbrock 600 CFM 4 bbl carb, DUI Ignition, Headers with Magnaflow Mufflers and custom dual side pipes - 4 speed , 33" BFG's

Post by frankenjeep on Sept 1, 2013 21:45:21 GMT -4

Post by justajeep on Sept 2, 2013 7:40:46 GMT -4

Post by Cherokee Chief on Sept 2, 2013 14:27:58 GMT -4

Post by frankenjeep on Sept 2, 2013 22:37:09 GMT -4

Post by bhamm on Sept 3, 2013 17:26:25 GMT -4

Post by frankenjeep on Sept 7, 2013 17:57:31 GMT -4