help with my new old toy.

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Just picked up an old century welder from a guy in town for $50.It has a 110v power cord for a supply, but is rated for 295amps output.Just wondering if you can still use this welder at a lower power and not blow breakers? Im still trying to track down proper cord ends to make leads for this old gal.
Reply:That's not right.It's got the wrong cord, or the cord has the wrong welder.Needs a 230v power supply, and 50amp breaker.My buddy has the same machine.John
Reply:I agree. Not right at all. I guess you could plug it in and see if it works. It shouldn't turn on at all if it's set to run at 220. I've seen people use 110v plugs on 220v equipment just for convenience. I think you can plug a 220 machine into a 110 outlet and nothing happens (assuming it's the standard 2 hots and 1 ground) but if you plug a 110 machine into a 220 outlet, it will blow up or blow a fuse in the machine. Unless there's some sort of step up transformer in the machine... But even then you'll never get close to 295 amps from 110v.John 3:16(2) Miller Pheonix 456(2) Millermertic 252Dynasty 210DXHobart 210MVPDoringer D350 SA Cold SawScotchman 350LT Cold SawWebb 10x50 MillWebb 15x40 LatheGeka Bendicrop Ironworker
Reply:Wait till you go to that guys house and plug your drill in the outlet that welder was plugged into!I bet it will run really fast for a SHORT while!
Reply:THE MACHINE WON'T EVEN POWER ON.Unless its an small offset 230v 20amp plug.You got a pic of the plug??