Welder/Generator help

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Hey I have been looking into ac/dc stick welders and found that the Hobart lx235 suits my needs. I was wondering if this generator would work with this welder:http://www.homedepot.com/p/Smarter-T...vZbx9nZ1z0z74fWelder:http://www.tscstores.com/HOBART-STIC...x#.U26YBPldWK0Thanks
Reply:The Stickmate will run on a 30 amp circuit to around the 100 amp mark at least, but for full output she wants a 50a circuit.Hobart Stickmate LX235AC/160DCRanger 305GVictor 315 O/A rigHope to acquire in the next couple of years: Hypertherm PM45 and Dynasty 200DX
Reply:That generator will not run the stickmate very well, you will need something in the 13,000 to 15,000 watt range to run a stick welder. The cost for a generator that big is quite expensive, it might be better to look for an engine welder/generator.Last edited by kctgb; 05-10-2014 at 08:22 PM.
Reply:Originally Posted by kctgbThat generator will not run the stickmate very well, you will need something in the 13,000 to 15,000 watt range to run a stick welder. The cost for a generator that big is quite expensive, it might be better to look for an engine welder/generator.
Reply:Originally Posted by kctgbThat generator will not run the stickmate very well, you will need something in the 13,000 to 15,000 watt range to run a stick welder. The cost for a generator that big is quite expensive, it might be better to look for an engine welder/generator.
Reply:If you scrap the idea of AC stick output, you can go DC inverter and use that generator.  I have no need for an engine drive welder.  The generators on many of them lack a lot of features and outputs, and even the small ones are generally large and heavy.  I personally wouldn't buy that Bluestar.  I use a TA161S off of a Honda brand EB5000 generator with no problems.  Inverters are just more efficient and need lower input amps.  You can buy an ESAB 161 for around $400.  Reliable and built as well (maybe better) as the TA I'm using.  Add that to that Genny and you're GTG.  AND it will work on 110 at lower amps, so you can take it and use it anywhere.Last edited by Drf255; 05-11-2014 at 05:27 AM.
Reply:Originally Posted by WeldcfAlright thanks, hows this look? Is this worth it for $2195?http://www.kijiji.ca/v-power-tool/ot...-new/587229437
Reply:Originally Posted by Drf255If you scrap the idea of AC stick output, you can go DC inverter and use that generator.  I have no need for an engine drive welder.  The generators on many of them lack a lot of features and outputs, and even the small ones are generally large and heavy.  I personally wouldn't buy that Bluestar.  I use a TA161S off of a Honda brand EB5000 generator with no problems.  Inverters are just more efficient and need lower input amps.  You can buy an ESAB 161 for around $400.  Reliable and built as well (maybe better) as the TA I'm using.  Add that to that Genny and you're GTG.  AND it will work on 110 at lower amps, so you can take it and use it anywhere.
Reply:Originally Posted by Drf255If you scrap the idea of AC stick output, you can go DC inverter and use that generator.  I have no need for an engine drive welder.  The generators on many of them lack a lot of features and outputs, and even the small ones are generally large and heavy.  I personally wouldn't buy that Bluestar.  I use a TA161S off of a Honda brand EB5000 generator with no problems.  Inverters are just more efficient and need lower input amps.  You can buy an ESAB 161 for around $400.  Reliable and built as well (maybe better) as the TA I'm using.  Add that to that Genny and you're GTG.  AND it will work on 110 at lower amps, so you can take it and use it anywhere.
Reply:Originally Posted by WeldcfThanks for the info. Would I be able to max the amperage of the esab 161 with that generator? I would be getting the stick/tig combo if I went that route and is the DC inverter built in the machine?Edit: I also found this hobart champion dc welder for 1500. Looks to be about the same as the miller minus the tig/electric start.http://www.sears.com/hobart-champion...&blockType=G16Any thoughts on that?
Reply:Originally Posted by WeldcfThanks for the info. Would I be able to max the amperage of the esab 161 with that generator? I would be getting the stick/tig combo if I went that route and is the DC inverter built in the machine?Edit: I also found this hobart champion dc welder for 1500. Looks to be about the same as the miller minus the tig/electric start.http://www.sears.com/hobart-champion...&blockType=G16Any thoughts on that?
Reply:Originally Posted by WeldcfThanks for the info. Would I be able to max the amperage of the esab 161 with that generator? I would be getting the stick/tig combo if I went that route and is the DC inverter built in the machine?Edit: I also found this hobart champion dc welder for 1500. Looks to be about the same as the miller minus the tig/electric start.http://www.sears.com/hobart-champion...&blockType=G16Any thoughts on that?
Reply:Originally Posted by BistineauYep, that little Hobart will suit your needs just fine. It's easy to see, given the excellent description of what you are wanting to weld. The 145 would be OK, but the 185 would be a better choice. You can take it anywhere you want to go and don't have to worry about there being any electrical service there. When you get there with either one of those machine, there WILL BE electricity available.Make sure to post up a pic or two of it when you get it.