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by Kazd98
Mon Oct 04, 2021 6:40 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Is 240v necessary to weld 3/16” carbon steel to my truck frame?
Replies: 5
Views: 4041

Re: Is 240v necessary to weld 3/16” carbon steel to my truck frame?

Hm, I'd say it depends more on the single pass aspect and if you're talking mig or flux core that might challenge it's ability to weld 3/16. However, to answer your question, ABSOLUTELY, provided you've got it cranked to the max are using flux core wire and running on a greater than 20 amp breaker,...
by Kazd98
Sat Oct 02, 2021 5:51 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Is 240v necessary to weld 3/16” carbon steel to my truck frame?
Replies: 5
Views: 4041

Is 240v necessary to weld 3/16” carbon steel to my truck frame?

Technically my welder (Millermatic 211) is rated for 3/16” single pass on 110v household outlet, but I want to hear opinions on this.


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by Kazd98
Sat Oct 02, 2021 5:09 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Do I absolutely need 240v for my Millermatic 211 to get good penetration on 3/16” carbon steel?
Replies: 3
Views: 2739

Do I absolutely need 240v for my Millermatic 211 to get good penetration on 3/16” carbon steel?

I’m in the middle of installing a long travel kit and it involves welding 3/16” steel plate to the frame in order to build the main engine cage/front shock hoop. What I’m wondering is if it is critical for me to have something other than my standard 110v or so household outlet to get good penetratio...