MillerMatic 175 Input Voltage
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:20:51 GMT
Hi guys, I just bought this welder and had to replace the old dryer receptacle in my garage with a 3 prong one to fit this welder plug. I changed them out and then read the voltage on the receptacle, It reads between 252 and 256 Volts. I am concerned that, that is a bit high and might damage the welder. I know 240 would be fine but 255 or so sure seems alot. I appreciate any help anyone can give, Thanks. P.S. I used to do some electrical work but am way rusty. To put in the new receptacle I just used the two hot wires and the ground and capped the neutral wire. Is this right ? I can't imagine there is any other option but I sure may be wrong.
Reply:Hmm, this sounds right to me. As far as the voltage goes, Ive heard voltage can vary. My G-father was an elec engineer and used to verify his voltage ratings at all his homes. He said that so long as the voltage is not less then the rated your ok. But he never said how high was too high. I wouild think your ok, but cant be certain. Good luckCHRIS
Reply:I think you are right. I posted this in a few welding forums and most guys said it can vary and to check it at various times. A welder that I work with just told me that high is fine as long as it never gets below the rated input voltage it should be ok. Appreciate you posting back.
Reply:It's a direct relationship of the transmission voltage in your area. Low voltages can be the killer for many items like motors, microwave ovens and such. So the local power co's like to keep it higher in anticipation of brown conditions later on. You start getting down to 109/108 on one side somebody is going to loose an appliance, 96 volts and a LOT of folks will be asking for pay backs. Use 115 volts plus or minus 10% as your general guideline before bells start to go off. So 230 plus 23 volts is 252 volts, no big deal, enjoy it.
Reply:Ive found while voltage I generally thought to be today running at around 120/240 volts, all welding machines Ive seen, are running 230 Volts well bigger machines. When I asked the old timer last night he said he didnt design these, but he believes as you mentioned above its the failsafe. A welder is a big expensive machine and you can wire it so it runs on the various voltagem so why run the min voltage knowing you will damage it. I believe he said it causes the motor to overheat. Anyways, glad you feel better about your situation. CHRIS
Reply:Thanks everyone for posting. I got tired of worrying about it yesterday and fired it up. Sure enough It ran just fine. Most everyone I have heard from or talked to says too low of voltage is much worse on equipment, which is good to know now. Thanks again.
Reply:Hey guys, I live in australia and i think our power supply is 240v 1 phase 50hzfrom what i have read in this post this should be fine for a welder designed for your american voltages????also I think you guys use a different plug so I might have to cut it off and change it!
Reply:yeah that what we use. The plugs vary so much up here, even for us. Yeah youll prolly need to cut yours off, but wait till you get here. You will want to find the right plug at the store to fit the female in your shop wiring.Good luckCHRIS
Reply:Make sure you get a machine that can be used on 50HZ power. Tank
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