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Looks like you can run it off 220v, if you run full power it will be using high amps and likely throw a fuse. Using on thin wall tubing you would be likely at around 70amps. This would be fine. I’ve only tripped a fuse once when tig welding and that was at around 200amps.
This is good to read. Was that on a normal household circuit with a 13 amp plug?
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Looks like a good industrial bit of kit.
You can run a foot pedal off this which will be very useful for thin wall.
Looks like you can run it off 220v, if you run full power it will be using high amps and likely throw a fuse. Using on thin wall tubing you would be likely at around 70amps. This would be fine. I’ve only tripped a fuse once when tig welding and that was at around 200amps.
You may want to see about getting a high amp supply to your garage like the ones used for an oven I think? As they have a higher draw. Probably wouldn’t need it though.
The other thing to consider is a 3 phase converter, they’re a couple hundred ish. Would be useful if you find yourself buying a lathe or mill etc which likely will have 3phase.
Will save having to dig in to this and rewire it to 220v.
On the plus side it looks super simple and easy to use, has basic pulse and it will do arc too.
Looks like it might be scratch start though which might be a bit annoying.