Here how a welding inverter work https://www.weldclass.com.au/blog/36...gy-and-weldingA transformer type effective is 25% to 98% At high amperage it is 98% effective.At low amperage it is 25% effective.The inveter is high frequency half wave DC. The Lincoln SA200 and other DC gasoline driven welders is straight DC or flat wave.The transformer in America Canada n Mexico AC DC is 120Hz DC type. Unless you live where have 50Hz power then it is 100Hz.DaveLast edited by smithdoor; 5 Hours Ago at 10:12 PM.