welder

[Twistygit]

Just bought a welder for home, a 13amp mig 140 but when I did that thing that no proper man does and read the instructions it says to use a 30amp circuit breaker if welding over 65amps which I'll be more like 100 all the time. Does anyone use these or know anything about this? Thanks Graeme

[DrDeAtH]

Just plug it in and use it. You will be able to weld up to 150 amps on a standard 13amp socket outlet. The instructions imply plugging into a ring main, which is 32amp...

[paintman]

^^^ Works for me.
So far I've only ever had the welder cut out due to overheating from continuous use.

[Snake the Sniper]

A 32A circuit breaker is what backs up most ring mains, so just plug it in and away you go. My big Migatronic machine came with a 13A plug fitted, but it should be on at least a 16A plug. SO far I've yet to blow a fuse though, it just makes the lights flick occasionally when I pull the trigger.

[Twistygit]

Thanks I've been using it and it seems ok

[PhillipM]

It's usually because on full pelt the inrush current can flick the trip on a standard 13amp circuit.