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Subject: Re: 220VAC generator & 220VAC welder
Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:16:08 -0500
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On Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:01:03 +0000, Liz Tuddenham wrote:

>> I was given a 220VAC 50Amp welder.
>> I have 30Amp 220VAC portable generator.
> 
> Are you saying the welder is rated at 50 amps input from the supply or
> 50 amps output to the work?

I do not know the answer to that question. I assume the plug is capable of
50 amps but also the welder has a huge duty cycle slider I can control.

Obviously I'm not a welder so it's likely I can experiment to keep the duty
cycle such that the main panel 30 amp circuit breaker won't blow.