How much capacity can I expect out of a 110v 20a socket?

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I have a henrob oxy/acetylene setup in my garage for welding thin sheet, and it works great for that. I am thinking about getting a MIG or TIG machine to increase my capacity a bit.The problem is that I rent, and only have a 110v 20a outlet available to plug the electric welder into. I would like to be able to get good penetration on 1/8" steel, and possibly aluminum of the same thickness, if I get an AC/DC tig.Am I dreaming? What is the consensus?
Reply:You can do it.My miller diversion was 125amps on a 115v circuit.My htp 221DV will do 155amps on 115v.Torchmate 2x2 CNC with Flashcut CNC controlsHypertherm Powermax45 Esab ET220i Razorweld 195 MigRazorweld 200ac/dc TigTormach 770, Tormach xstechRazorweld, Vipercut/Vipermig, SSC Foot Pedal Dealer
Reply:Originally Posted by GambleYou can do it.My miller diversion was 125amps on a 115v circuit.My htp 221DV will do 155amps on 115v.
Reply:If you don't need to weld aluminum a Maxstar 150STL is good on 115V 20amp power. 150amps DC for tig 30% duty cycle and 100 amps DC for stick welding at 35% duty cycle (will burn 3/32" 7018 all day on that circuit). If you get 230V then it will run 150 amps for stick welding also.Airco Ac/Dc 300 HeliwelderMillerMatic 200 (stolen)Miller Maxstar 150STLMiller AEAD200LE (welding and generating power) Hobart MIG
Reply:Great info. Thanks guys.
Reply:Thermal Arc/ Tweco sells a 140amp mig/lift tig/stick machine...  Thermal Arc sells a 181i and 211i mig/lift tig/stick that are 110v or 220v, either one of these would be good.. Also if you move later and have 220v at the new place your good to go on 220v with either machine.  You also get a free autodarkening hood with purchase of either one of machines..tackleexperts.comwww.necessityjigs.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/mach...dingequipment/