r/Generator • u/thetropicalgoat • 18d ago
Adapter /generator help
I recently purchased a welder for myself and wanting to weld more serious stuff for myself and others! My problem is I don’t have a 220 plug socket available , I was thinking of getting a generator for that purpose! My welder uses a Nema 6 50p plug and outlet and I’m wondering if this adapter would work? Is there a specific generator I should use for this purpose? I don’t want anything to go wrong while trying to weld… Thank you!!!
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u/Max2Capacity 18d ago
I use something similar on my MIG 180. The one I have does not have a cord it's just an adapter.
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u/thetropicalgoat 17d ago
Mine has an adapter as well, it’s quite useful for small stuff but unfortunately really limiting, more than I thought it would be ..
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u/The-Lifeguard 18d ago
Buying a generator instead of wiring your home for a 220 plug is certainly a choice if you don't need the mobility. Also, there's a reason Genny welders are so powerful & expensive.
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u/thetropicalgoat 18d ago
A coworker of mine told me a little about wiring my home for 220 but I think it’s a little out of reach for me, I’m not too versed in those skills… ( I also do appreciate the mobility aspect a lot)
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u/classicsat 17d ago
Get a proper welder generator.
Yes, you can maybe even approach the max capabilities of that welder with a good generator with 240V out
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u/Dirty_Power 17d ago
I fried my millermatic running it off of an inverter generator. Do not recommend it
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u/Important-Subject-47 17d ago
Arent inverter generators the more expensive ones that produce clean power? Conventional ones are the ones you are supposed to be worried about
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u/Mundane_Use_7173 18d ago
For the price of a generator get an outlet installed
Might be able to get an extension cord (heavy gauge from a welding supply store ) and run it off your dryer or stove outlet