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Slammed90Lude · 01-29-2006, 10:22 AM

So I bought a Millermatic 175. It states that it needs 1-phase 230volt power at 19.5 amps.

230V = 220 volts? Does that mean this welder just needs a 220 outlet? And if I wire a 220 outlet or have on wired in my house, will it be single phase?

Secondly, I was reading an install guide for a 220v receptacle and it says that depending on what your appliance; Some appliances only require two hot wires and a ground. In this case you can use two-wire cable, just be sure to color code the white wire as a hot wire. Other appliances require two hot wires, a ground wire and a neutral wire. In this case you need to use three-wire cable.

How the hell do i know?

ScrapinSi · 01-29-2006, 11:29 AM

Always run a neutral, just in case you need it... Its worth it to spend the money now and do it once...

And yes, 230 = 220... 220 = twin 110 lines... 230 = twin 115's...

Slammed90Lude · 01-29-2006, 01:08 PM

sweet :-)

ScrapinSi · 01-29-2006, 08:14 PM

Just after I posted this, i went outside to clean my shed, opened up one of my cabinets that's been locked for a long time, and inside found a shit ton of 3 phase wiring & receptacles! ROFL! Score!

Not to mention a 60amp breaker... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_wink.gif[/img]

Airjockie · 01-29-2006, 08:48 PM

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reikoshea · 01-29-2006, 09:10 PM

score...just remember NEVER WIRE A BREAKER WITH IT CONNECTED TO POWER.....I still have burn marks on my fingers...Oh well, i was doing God's work. Kids in Brazil now have a church with lights [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img] Giggidy.

Slammed90Lude · 01-30-2006, 07:28 AM

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I already learned that lesson when I watched my girlfrien'ds brother change the heating element in their electric stove with the unit still plugged in.

Pushed him back a few inches and ripped his finger wide open. Pretty nasty shit.


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01-29-2006, 10:22 AM	#1
Slammed90Lude Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: milford, PA Age: 24 Posts: 3,748 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 52	So I bought a Millermatic 175. It states that it needs 1-phase 230volt power at 19.5 amps. 230V = 220 volts? Does that mean this welder just needs a 220 outlet? And if I wire a 220 outlet or have on wired in my house, will it be single phase? Secondly, I was reading an install guide for a 220v receptacle and it says that depending on what your appliance; Some appliances only require two hot wires and a ground. In this case you can use two-wire cable, just be sure to color code the white wire as a hot wire. Other appliances require two hot wires, a ground wire and a neutral wire. In this case you need to use three-wire cable. How the hell do i know?

01-29-2006, 11:29 AM	#2
ScrapinSi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,284 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 49	Always run a neutral, just in case you need it... Its worth it to spend the money now and do it once... And yes, 230 = 220... 220 = twin 110 lines... 230 = twin 115's...

01-29-2006, 01:08 PM	#3
Slammed90Lude Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: milford, PA Age: 24 Posts: 3,748 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 52	sweet :-)

01-29-2006, 08:14 PM	#4
ScrapinSi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,284 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 49	Just after I posted this, i went outside to clean my shed, opened up one of my cabinets that's been locked for a long time, and inside found a shit ton of 3 phase wiring & receptacles! ROFL! Score! Not to mention a 60amp breaker... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_wink.gif[/img]

01-29-2006, 08:48 PM	#5
Airjockie Watanabe Whore!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Meriden, CT, USA Age: 37 Posts: 10,318 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: datsuns & Subarus Rep Power: 253	[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif[/img]

01-29-2006, 09:10 PM	#6
reikoshea HS Troll...And Mod Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 24 Posts: 10,935 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2001 Honda S2000 Rep Power: 254	score...just remember NEVER WIRE A BREAKER WITH IT CONNECTED TO POWER.....I still have burn marks on my fingers...Oh well, i was doing God's work. Kids in Brazil now have a church with lights [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img] Giggidy.

01-30-2006, 07:28 AM	#7
Slammed90Lude Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: milford, PA Age: 24 Posts: 3,748 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 52	[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img] I already learned that lesson when I watched my girlfrien'ds brother change the heating element in their electric stove with the unit still plugged in. Pushed him back a few inches and ripped his finger wide open. Pretty nasty shit.

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