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Old 03-01-2009
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Originally Posted by jenzo View Post
hey guys, after doing even more researech i have found out that the 170 amp cigweld even though its single phase, needs a 15A powerpoint, which is more than standard i believe, so im thinking that although its really portable and light, yet not much good if you cant power it. perhaps will be looking at the 130amp which is standard 10A.
correct
a130 will weld the same size rods 3.25 as a 170
with the correct weld prep and settings you could 25mm plate
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