matching generators to welders

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i have a lincoln 180 (20) amp welder, and im trying to find the right generator for the welder. i dont have the money to buy a regular welding generator so what kind of portable gen. will work for me. i thinking something like at least 5000 with a 30 amp 240 plug any one out there with sugestions
Reply:Yup that will doEd Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:Like Broccoli says, that will work.In the "Electrical" forum I recently posted a thread showing that my 50amp stick welder will work on similar genset, but with limitations. Yours should have no problems at all. See thread,http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=28375BTW, my genset is a 5000w, 240v, 21amp output made by KingCraft and was on sale for $400. SteveLast edited by rookie_steve; 03-13-2009 at 01:30 AM.JunkYard Tools .com
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