Generally, your welder needs to be less than 130 amp output to use 13 amp supply. It will also come with a fitted 13 amp plug.
If it doesn\u2019t have a fitted 13 amp plug, it will require a bigger input<\/strong>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCheck first.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf there is a serial\/name plate, this is a good place to start. Any decent electrician would look here to find the information.
On the plate, there will be a voltage input rating<\/a> and a current rating<\/a>. Along with a frequency and maybe even a power rating. There will definitely be a 3~ or 1~ (phases) marking also, especially on industrial machines.
This is invaluable information, and should be considered when installing or plugging in any welding equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRegarding the household 13 amp plug.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nMost ring mains are fused\/tripped at 32A for the whole ring.
Generally, anything under 3kw will plug into a normal 13A 3 pin household socket.
This can be worked out like 3000w \/ 240v = 12.5Amp<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, I am not advising this with welding machines unless it will be a low duty cycle (ie not welding all the time; like for a repair on something that will take 5 mins of welding). All above depends on the current\/wattage on the welding machine name plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are welding all the time (up to the welding machine duty cycle, this is another brill topic I will cover later) on a 240v supply, it is a good idea to have a properly rated spur or outlet. This should be fitted by a qualified electrician, with correct gauge cable, and backed up with the correct fusing \/ trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hopefully this has answered your question?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you still are unsure, be safe and avoid unnecessary risks by contacting your local welding distributor or qualified electrician and pay for a site visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Good luck and keep safe
Mark<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you like these tips why not subscribe to our Blog for more tips from Mark Reaney Technical Director – Service Engineer – Nerd!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Can I run my welding machine off a 13 amp plug at home? This is a frequent question we get asked. There are a few welding machines that will run off a 13 amp supply (normal 3 pin domestic plugs), … Continue reading
On the plate, there will be a voltage input rating<\/a> and a current rating<\/a>. Along with a frequency and maybe even a power rating. There will definitely be a 3~ or 1~ (phases) marking also, especially on industrial machines.
This is invaluable information, and should be considered when installing or plugging in any welding equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Regarding the household 13 amp plug.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nMost ring mains are fused\/tripped at 32A for the whole ring.
Generally, anything under 3kw will plug into a normal 13A 3 pin household socket.
This can be worked out like 3000w \/ 240v = 12.5Amp<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, I am not advising this with welding machines unless it will be a low duty cycle (ie not welding all the time; like for a repair on something that will take 5 mins of welding). All above depends on the current\/wattage on the welding machine name plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are welding all the time (up to the welding machine duty cycle, this is another brill topic I will cover later) on a 240v supply, it is a good idea to have a properly rated spur or outlet. This should be fitted by a qualified electrician, with correct gauge cable, and backed up with the correct fusing \/ trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hopefully this has answered your question?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you still are unsure, be safe and avoid unnecessary risks by contacting your local welding distributor or qualified electrician and pay for a site visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Good luck and keep safe
Mark<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you like these tips why not subscribe to our Blog for more tips from Mark Reaney Technical Director – Service Engineer – Nerd!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Can I run my welding machine off a 13 amp plug at home? This is a frequent question we get asked. There are a few welding machines that will run off a 13 amp supply (normal 3 pin domestic plugs), … Continue reading
Generally, anything under 3kw will plug into a normal 13A 3 pin household socket.
This can be worked out like 3000w \/ 240v = 12.5Amp<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mark<\/p>\n\n\n\n