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Yeah that's what I thought i just didn't know if i was reading it right.

 

I run a 30 amp for my Lincoln 180 mig 220v. It is part of a 60 amp sub box that my 80 gal air compressor and A/C connect to. Never popped anything yet but I have never had everything on at the same time either.

 

So I did a little more checking and the 211 has a NEMA 6-50R and that is a 50A Receptacle man I'm lost

 

look at the adapter on the acc page

 

what plugs cam with the machine got a pic

 

I've not done any welding, but I've done a bit of home wiring in my house and had to study up on it a bit to do it right.

Based on the stats you've given for the welder, your 30 Amp dryer circuit is up to the job. The amperage does not change between the 120 and 240v usage - but because the voltage is doubled, the power, measured in watts, is also doubled. So assuming your dryer wiring is up to code for 30A (10 ga wire IIRC, but I didn't look it up to verify) you're totally good.

Then you just need to make a cord plug adapter or extension cord. Google found me this thread:

http://weldingweb.com/showthread.php?t=38368

EDIT: Basically, you should be able to find all the parts you need at Home Depot. Use 10ga wire.

 

Thanks Steve i was just reading a thread about setting up for the 211 and a 30 is fine. and I have checked and the dryer circuit is 10ga.

 

im not a sparky but a dam good welder. kinda what i said earlier but wasnt to sure

 

I didnt even read the instructions of my 211 autoset. Just had a guy come over and run the normal 220 I guess.
2 things I don't fuck with. Electricity and high tension springs.

 

i went to airgas to get a quote on a welder. I got $1,070.00 out the door. seems a bit high. Still trying to find one on craigslist.

 

same on the elec

what you get a quote on

 

lol i guess i should have included that part. the 211

 

what all was quoted with the machine . doesnt seem to bad i cant remeber what matic was quoted

 

just the machine its self and regulator ect. http://www.millerwelds.com/products/mig/product.php?model=M00245

no spool gun or anything like that.

 

I believe I paid around $830 for the machine. Total cost was like $1200 with a bottle, mask, tip tool and thre cheapo cart.

 

That's a pretty good deal I payed just a little less then that 1035.00 out the door.

You got a hell of a deal.

 

Maybe cause I told him that I would be back for the workstation the next week.
Loved it, it looked bad ass but I couldnt justify spending that much money on a welding table.

 

Ive been thinking about getting a welder to start out. And I know I want a Mig/Flux core just bc Im beginning..

Just not sure if I should go with a Harbor freight 110V
Or find one on Craigslist like this one... http://salem.craigslist.org/tls/2491602406.html

What you guys think?

 

Thanks man! I got another phone, ill see if I can get some better pics this week.

 

I got a miller 140 about 9 months ago, i love that little thing. Done lots of little projects havin a blast.

First Projest was a welding cart... cost me 10 buck in materials.



Built some go carts, then modified with suspention.


For mothers day


50 bucks in materials for my buddy, we designed and built it to make more room in his trailer.