welder question...(sorry so many questions)
 

if my garage is only wired for 110 but i wanna get an arc welder that takes 220
can i get a transformer or do they make step up transformers.
thanks

Re: welder question...(sorry so many questions)
 

You won't have a 110 curcuit that carries enough amps to support a transformer to power a welder.

If your welder draws 20 amps at 220, it would require 40 amps on a 110 curcuit if you built the perfect 100% eff transformer.

Just run a 220 line for it. Easy enough.

Re: welder question...(sorry so many questions)
 

220 should already be in your breaker box. double slot 25amp or 30 amp and youre good to go :6

Re: welder question...(sorry so many questions)
 

i live in an apartment and the garages are just a shell pretty much.
they were nice enough to give us a 110 outlet and a light bulb.

Re: welder question...(sorry so many questions)
 

Buy a generator that has 220v and enough amps to get the job done. 220v @ 20 amps will require about 4500watts continuous.

Re: welder question...(sorry so many questions)
 

not a bad idea.^
generators are kinda pricey arent they. i supposed its good in the case of a disaster though.

Re: welder question...(sorry so many questions)
 

If you have the time and money install a sub-panel. As c0mpl3x said. US = a pair of 110v inputs = 220v single phase right there. Put a breaker on both of your rails run to the sub-panel & install more breakers.
Now you can route 220 anywhere you want.

Re: welder question...(sorry so many questions)
 

ALL INCOMING RESIDENTIAL LINES ARE 220v


the breaker box has 2 rails of hot. 110v uses one. 220v uses both.

you could rig up a jumper for 220v if youre ballsy enough

Re: welder question...(sorry so many questions)
 

if im ballzy enough to get shot across the room?

Re: welder question...(sorry so many questions)
 

How far away is your breaker box from your garage?

How many amps does your welder draw?