I just puchased a used dynasty 200 and was wondering if I could change the plug to a dryer plug and use the dryer outlet? i will be using it in my garage do I have to get my garage rewired? And what would a good assortment of tungsten/ fillers/ cups to get when I run to the welding shop to get a bottle of argon.
thanks
welding class doesnt start until SEP Any advice to get started would greatly be appreciated


Modified by HT Chaplain at 12:30 PM 7/14/2007

 

Miller is closed on Sat

 

What are you planning on welding with it?????

How big is the breaker???

How many amp machine is this?

What kind of tig torch do you have???

 

The unit should have documentation on the maximum current draw somewhere. For example, I have a 200amp ac/dc inverter tig, but it has a maximum draw of 20amps from the wall. I can use it on any 220v outlet just about because of this and I can use it with extension cords.

 

According to this pdf on millers webpage http://www.millerwelds.com/pdf...8.pdf

That welder will never pull more than ~21A at the socket on a 220V line. So I would say its plenty safe to use on a dryer plug.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by neogenesis2004 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">According to this pdf on millers webpage http://www.millerwelds.com/pdf...8.pdf

That welder will never pull more than ~21A at the socket on a 220V line. So I would say its plenty safe to use on a dryer plug.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thanks! Thats why I bought the dynasty because i was just going to be using it in my garage with standard household wiring for a dryer. I just wanted to be sure because I dont understand electrical terminology that well & I didnt want to blow up my welder or house plugging it in i shouldnt have. I guess this welder can tell what its plugged into and draw the correct amount of power. Im just learning how to weld so im just going to be messing around until class starts
thanks again

 

Most dryer outlets are 30amps so you should be fine. Just make an adapter extension cord so you can plug it into the dryer outlet