wiring for Lincoln TIG 185

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By wagnerb Date 01-26-2006 22:41

I have a Lincoln TIG 185 that will go into my garage when it's finally finished. In the mean time, I have an idle 40-amp circuit in my basement. The TIG 185 came with a 50-amp plug-in, can I get by for now with a 40-amp breaker and wiring if I keep the output amps down a little?

I managed to hook up my 220V upright compressor last weekend without electrocuting myself, so there is hope for me,

Bill in Calgary

By billvanderhoof (****)

Date 01-28-2006 09:10

Probably, the worst that will happen is that the breaker will open.
Bill

By wagnerb Date 01-30-2006 15:21

Thanks for the advice - I got it hooked up Saturday, and it works great. With a 40 amp breaker, I can get 120 amps of DCSP. Haven't tried AC yet, but that's enough for now.

Bill

Topic Welding Industry / Technical Discussions / wiring for Lincoln TIG 185 - help