Here is what you will get with the multi-process, dual-voltage Weld-Pak® 180i MP DV. For more info on the Weld-Pak® 180i MP DV, visit lincolnelectri...
It can run off a 20 amp circuit. Here's a link to the product page on our website where you can find a pdf that lists the spec: lincolnelectricretail.com/products/weld-pak-180i-mp-dv/ Thanks! And please write back if you have any other questions.
@@LincolnElectricRetail ... to be clear you are not only talking about 110 v only , but, a.) you are saying it will run off a 20 amp breaker (dbl pole) for 220 v ?? b.) Is it not recommended to run a 50 amp dbl pole breaker like the cord is rated for ? c.) My friend has his connected to a 30 amp breaker (dbl pole) ... is that acceptable ? Thanks for your continued generous consideration, Sincerely .................... God bless.
It's a dual voltage machine (120 and 230 volt) so it will depend which voltage setting you will be using. Here's a link to the product literature which lists the specifications: lincolnelectricretail.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/05242022-9700375-180i-MP-DV-Weld-Pak-Brochure.pdf Hope this helps point you in the right direction. Please reply if you have any more questions.
That wasn’t his question 🤦🏻♂️! He wants to know what wattage generator he needs. To answer his question: decide which voltage you want to run the welder on (I highly advise using 240V). Look up the amperage draw at rated output which you will find printed on a chart on the welder somewhere or in the owners manual or on Lincoln PDF on the welder. Now, multiply your desired operating voltage by the amperage requirement and that’s the wattage generator you’ll need. Anything less and you’ll be limiting yourself below the welder’s maximum ability.
I had the same question and asked them via an email to their customer service. I never got an answer so I did a quick look on their page. Here's what I found: The 180i brochure they linked above says the welder is rated at 20A for both 120 and 230VAC input power or 2,400W and 4,600W power consumption respectively. HOWEVER... Page A-1 of the 180i Operators Manual says it's rated at 22.5A at 230V or 5,175 watts. You could probably get away with running this on a 5KW (continuous) generator but you'd probably be resetting breakers if you hit the max amps on the welder. It's pretty rough on generators when you run them at max continuous for long periods of time too so you'd probably want at least 6KW (probably larger) Quick update, I just noticed that on the inside of mine it says “Connect to 25 amp circuit” so that’s three different current specs depending on where you look
I'm in. It looks like a great machine for a beginner like myself.
What breaker size do you recommend powering this particular machine w/ ?
It can run off a 20 amp circuit. Here's a link to the product page on our website where you can find a pdf that lists the spec:
lincolnelectricretail.com/products/weld-pak-180i-mp-dv/
Thanks! And please write back if you have any other questions.
@@LincolnElectricRetail ... to be clear you are not only talking about 110 v only , but,
a.) you are saying it will run off a 20 amp breaker (dbl pole) for 220 v ?? b.) Is it not recommended to run a 50 amp dbl pole breaker like the cord is rated for ?
c.) My friend has his connected to a 30 amp breaker (dbl pole) ... is that acceptable ?
Thanks for your continued generous consideration,
Sincerely ....................
God bless.
@@stephboeker7835 Steph, as the owner's manual says, you'll need a minimum of 20 amps for both 120v and 230v. So you are good to go.
What size generator would I need to run that?
It's a dual voltage machine (120 and 230 volt) so it will depend which voltage setting you will be using. Here's a link to the product literature which lists the specifications: lincolnelectricretail.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/05242022-9700375-180i-MP-DV-Weld-Pak-Brochure.pdf
Hope this helps point you in the right direction.
Please reply if you have any more questions.
That wasn’t his question 🤦🏻♂️! He wants to know what wattage generator he needs. To answer his question: decide which voltage you want to run the welder on (I highly advise using 240V). Look up the amperage draw at rated output which you will find printed on a chart on the welder somewhere or in the owners manual or on Lincoln PDF on the welder. Now, multiply your desired operating voltage by the amperage requirement and that’s the wattage generator you’ll need. Anything less and you’ll be limiting yourself below the welder’s maximum ability.
I had the same question and asked them via an email to their customer service. I never got an answer so I did a quick look on their page. Here's what I found:
The 180i brochure they linked above says the welder is rated at 20A for both 120 and 230VAC input power or 2,400W and 4,600W power consumption respectively.
HOWEVER... Page A-1 of the 180i Operators Manual says it's rated at 22.5A at 230V or 5,175 watts.
You could probably get away with running this on a 5KW (continuous) generator but you'd probably be resetting breakers if you hit the max amps on the welder. It's pretty rough on generators when you run them at max continuous for long periods of time too so you'd probably want at least 6KW (probably larger)
Quick update, I just noticed that on the inside of mine it says “Connect to 25 amp circuit” so that’s three different current specs depending on where you look