possible to run welder off stock power outlet in bed?

after doing some searching, ive come to the conclusion that this will almost certainly not work. the stock power inverter at 400 watts is apparently the weak sauce, and running hh 140 welder would require more juice than is available.

can somebody say for sure if im totally off base here? what kind of power would i need to run the welder (that i have not purchased yet)

 

yeah a welder is a no. i couldent even get a microwave to cook anything through the outlet

 

Maybe if you're welding gumwrappers together.

 

It's not the watts, it's also your output Amps. That welder needs, at least, a single 15 amp circut at it's rated load cycle.

You will need one that either has gas power or need to add a generator if you need to be mobile.

http://www.hobartwelders.com/products/wirefeed/handler140/

 

Volts x Amps = Watts. Given that the output voltage is regulated to 115V. Then the only variable is Amps and the wattage rating indicates that.

So if the welder uses 15A x 115V = 1725W. FAR more than the inverter can handle.

 

wow its worse than i thought.

at least it can power rope lights for a winter camping mini-bar. id be really depressed if there wasnt enough light to pour up rum and cokes

 

Cool.....

 

***Digs out Physics book***

Thx for the refresher, feel stupid for forgetting that!

on this stuff when it's rated is usually a peak draw for a set period of time. a lot of times it's very short timespan & much higher than what your constant flow would be. plus, the quality of the product can vary from one batch to the other. I'm speaking in general terms... not saying toyota's offering is terrible (just not for a welder).

to deliver 1800W continuous power, you're def looking at a decent generator setup.

 

welder No....

Soldering gun...Yes

 

How 'bout a hair dryer?

 

It can run my circular saw at about 20 rpm...........just enough to cut through wet toilet paper .

 

I use it to run some halogen lights like this when working on my truck...



I hope I don't have to hook it up to this afterward!

 

Welder!? I wish... But it will run a margarita maker(blender) and a Coffee pot.. even a hair dryer to keep the girlfriend happy after she washes her hair in a river

 

Arrgh , you beat me to it lol!

 

When I am away for extended periods of time I like to plug a battery charger in it and charge my truck battery. I works really well.