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I just inherited a Hobart Handler 140 and decided to start learning to weld instead of selling it. I have a Champion 3500w/4000w generator. Is that enough to run the 140 out in the field? Hobart's site says 2760w is the minimum required, but more will be required.
Reply:That Champion should work just fine.Ed 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:I used to have a Millermatic 140 and my Honda 5000watt generator wouldn't run it very well.Miller Multimatic 215
Reply:Originally Posted by Blackroc86I used to have a Millermatic 140 and my Honda 5000watt generator wouldn't run it very well.
Reply:Originally Posted by Broccoli1Which model Honda?If the generator does not have a 120v/240v selector switch then there could be problems because without one it is a 240v genset split in two to make 120v power.What you end up with is basically 2 2500watt sides of power, Max and probably around 1800 watts continuous.If the genset has a 120v/240v selector switch set it on 120v. |
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