Power iMIG 230i 120v

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I have iMIG 230i and currently only have 3300/3650 watt, 120v 30 amp >3% clean power generator, will be getting 11000 watt 240v >5% generator.But for now can the 230i run on 120v 30 amp?If so how thick of steel can it weld on 120v?If I understand it correctly the 230i will run on 120v, but wanted to be sure the 3300/3650 watt 120v 30 amp generator is ok to use for now, don’t want to damage my new machine! :-)Cheers, Allen
Reply:It'll need every bit of 3600 watts.Esab Migmaster 250Lincoln SA 200Lincoln Ranger 8Smith Oxy Fuel setupEverlast PowerPlasma 80Everlast Power iMIG 160Everlast Power iMIG 205 Everlast Power iMIG 140EEverlast PowerARC 300Everlast PowerARC 140STEverlast PowerTIG 255EXT
Reply:If it’s not a good idea to use this small of a generator, I’ll not take a chance of damaging my iMIG 230.If it will work and not harm the welder, can it weld ⅛”?Cheers, Allen
Reply:If your generator is ok and in good shape, it won't be a problem as long as you don't max it out.  It should weld 1/8". If your generator starts to load up significantly, stop though.  Simple as that, as long as it is clean power rated. Is this an inverter type? (Also don't use it on ECO idle).Esab Migmaster 250Lincoln SA 200Lincoln Ranger 8Smith Oxy Fuel setupEverlast PowerPlasma 80Everlast Power iMIG 160Everlast Power iMIG 205 Everlast Power iMIG 140EEverlast PowerARC 300Everlast PowerARC 140STEverlast PowerTIG 255EXT
Reply:It is almost new Firman inverter generator, has switch to turn off eco weld.I’m going to get a Westinghouse WPro 8500/11000 watt >5% THD clean power 240v 35 amp running and 48 amp surge when they are available. They have been out of stock for while.Cheers, Allen
Reply:less than, not greater than 5%. You posted greater than.Esab Migmaster 250Lincoln SA 200Lincoln Ranger 8Smith Oxy Fuel setupEverlast PowerPlasma 80Everlast Power iMIG 160Everlast Power iMIG 205 Everlast Power iMIG 140EEverlast PowerARC 300Everlast PowerARC 140STEverlast PowerTIG 255EXT
Reply:Oops lol yes, was supposed to be less than. Lol
Reply:Originally Posted by aboselyIt is almost new Firman inverter generator, has switch to turn off eco weld.I’m going to get a Westinghouse WPro 8500/11000 watt >5% THD clean power 240v 35 amp running and 48 amp surge when they are available. They have been out of stock for while.Cheers, Allen
Reply:Just keep that welder's power to running in 120 volts for now.   And don't go greater than 110 amps max, when plugged into your generator's 30-amp 120v outlet.  So, yes, you are good for roughly 1/8"-thick steel (~11-gauge).  And I second on what Lugwelder states about switching off the ECO-mode.  My .02 cents.  I like lots of safety margin, whenever I use a generator to run a welder.  (My lightweight/portable welder, for small jobs, is a Harbor Freight Titanium 125 Amp fluxcore welder, which I sometimes use at a maximum 115 amps when hooked into a 3800-watt WEN generator's 120v, 30-amp outlet. It works flawlessly.)Last edited by Agape Guy; 6 Days Ago at 07:20 PM.Agape GuyEverlast Power I-MIG 200 (dual voltage)Everlast PowerArc 200 stickHarbor Freight Titanium 125 Easy FluxHypertherm Powermax 30Way too many power tools