I don't know of many people that have done it but most people I talk to say it can be done. Only problem is I'll probably trip the breaker since most dryer outlets are around 30A. Most AC/DC tig welders require 50A. Just wondering if anyone had good experience with this. I would think if the thickest aluminum I weld is 1/8", I would be fine. Anyone with experience?

 

I have a Lincoln Square Wave Tig 175 that I ran for a while on a 30 Amp breaker. It took alot to pop it but eventually it would. It seemed like it took less time with aluminum.

 

I've used my Synchrowave 180 in my dryer outlet and I haven't popped it yet. I've done only a little aluminum about 1/8" thick but a bunch of stainless and mild.

 

You'll get by for now. Try to get that 50A working.

 

If you get an inverter welder (like the miller dynasty/maxstar) then the amperage draw is extremely low compared to transformer-based welders.

 

just helped one of my friends move into a new house.he hasn't built his garage yet,so he's just been running his welder off his dryer outlet.no problems so far(other than the burns in the basement carpet )
Chris

 

Thanks guys, going to get me a Syncrowave 180 SD tomorrow

 

Well, yesterday while welding some thick aluminum with the synchrowave I kept popping the 30 amp dryer breaker. So, after some calling around this morning I found one local place that has a 50amp double pole to replace it. It was a pain in the *** due to the breakers being stab-lok which are apparently pretty fricken old and outdated.