230v tool in the home

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Some welder are made to run at 230v.  However the household standard electrical wall outlet is only 110v.  how would one go about using 230v tools such as mig welder , plasma cutters in the home ?  I heard someone mentioned using the stove/oven electrical socket but I don't understand how.  Can someone please comment on this topic.? Thanks
Reply:(2) 110's make 220. Not to be rude, but if you dont even know what your stove is pulling you need to call in a sparky(electrican) to set you up. Electric is deadly! I wouldnt want that for you.
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Reply:Originally Posted by jreynoldswelding(2) 110's make 220. Not to be rude, but if you dont even know what your stove is pulling you need to call in a sparky(electrican) to set you up. Electric is deadly! I wouldnt want that for you.
Reply:Yes, (2) 110's outlets will give you 220. As long as your machine is single phase you should be fine. Google is a great place for you to start. I dont use any machines that run off 220, all my welders are engine driven. My hot tub however is 220V, and when I hooked it up I ran from a 30 amp in the box to the gfi and then a pigtail to the tub, That outlet will also run a 220 buzzbox welder. Hope this helps.
Reply:throne,Nobody's steering you wrong, but some of the details may have been left out.Homes in the US have their 'usual' outlets at and configured for 110-115-120V (in this case, all three of those numbers are pretty much the 'same').But some big electrical items in the house may be wired for 220-230-240V (again, those three numbers are the 'same').  Big things like an electric stove, an electric water heater, a hot tub/spa, a welder  , etc.How can that be, you ask?Simple.  The power coming into the house is actually 240V (I'll skip the three number call-outs from here on).  But that 240V is between the two "hot" wires.  Each of those hot wires is 120V compared to the "neutral" wire.  So two hot wires = 240V, one hot wire and the neutral wire = 120V.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Split_phase  The best laid schemes ... Gang oft agley ...
Reply:Originally Posted by jreynoldsweldingYes, (2) 110's outlets will give you 220. As long as your machine is single phase you should be fine. Google is a great place for you to start. I dont use any machines that run off 220, all my welders are engine driven. My hot tub however is 220V, and when I hooked it up I ran from a 30 amp in the box to the gfi and then a pigtail to the tub, That outlet will also run a 220 buzzbox welder. Hope this helps.
Reply:Originally Posted by MoonRisethrone,Nobody's steering you wrong, but some of the details may have been left out.Homes in the US have their 'usual' outlets at and configured for 110-115-120V (in this case, all three of those numbers are pretty much the 'same').But some big electrical items in the house may be wired for 220-230-240V (again, those three numbers are the 'same').  Big things like an electric stove, an electric water heater, a hot tub/spa, a welder  , etc.How can that be, you ask?Simple.  The power coming into the house is actually 240V (I'll skip the three number call-outs from here on).  But that 240V is between the two "hot" wires.  Each of those hot wires is 120V compared to the "neutral" wire.  So two hot wires = 240V, one hot wire and the neutral wire = 120V.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Split_phase
Reply:Engine-driven welders are generally used when electric power is not available for arc welding. Usually these are outdoor applications, major plant shutdowns. When operating engine-driven welders use in large spaces with good ventilation.This is just 1 of the many examples: Attached ImagesLast edited by jreynoldswelding; 01-22-2010 at 02:47 PM.
Reply:A buzzbox is just a term for 1 or the many 220 stick welders. The most common is the lincoln ac-225 AKA tombstone.Again this is just 1 of the many: Attached Images
Reply:To figure out how many amps your stove outlet is good for, just check the rating on the circuit breaker. Most 240 recepticals are either 30 amp or 50amp. And take a close look at the plug on your stove, there are several configurations of plugs. Make sure you get the right one, and due to your inexperience on electrical matters, I would recomend consulting an electrician.Hope that helps some.
Reply:Hi Grimm1, thanks for the respond.  What did you mean by " plug on your stove" ?  The thing at the end of the wire that comes from the stove and plug into the outlet?
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