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  1. 13th December 2008, 07:30 PM #1
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    Hi all

    i recently got a cheap arc welder that has a no load voltage of 48 volts, 100 amp. I was wondering if i could just plug it straight in to the power point and weld ???

    please help
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    The figures you quoted are from the name plate I assume. Does it have a standard plug on the end of the power cord? Do you have the hand piece and earth clamp?
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    Welcome to the forum.

    You really need to supply a bit more info before anyone can be of assistance.
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    Sorry, yes it came with an earth clamp, torch, the current range is from 45-100 amps , 240vac, 50Hz

    hope that helps a bit more if not just tell us

    cheers, Dom
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    Power points are 240VAC (actually 230 now, but close enough with tolerances), 50Hz. Should just plug in. Anything on it about rated input current? You don't want to trip a breaker.
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    thanks

    yea i plugged it in and it welds like a beauty even for a cheap one

    cheers dom
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