The ONLY problem with 110's is that input current is gonna be double that of a comparable 220 running at the same power level. This is why I suggested using heavier wiring in an earlier post - higher current can lead to voltage drop on 14 ga wire used on some 110 plugs..
If your incoming power is such that your two 110 phases are unbalanced load wise (IE: somebody fires up a 1000 watt microwave that is on the same side of the transformer as your welder, line voltage can drop and your weld can start looking ugly). Solution: If you can find ANY way to do it, pull 220 to your garage via a properly wired subpanel and get the bigger machine.
If 220 is out, make sure the wife/kids don't decide to start microwaving pizza or cooking a turkey when you're trying to weld something special.... |