I have never welded with my Miller 211 off a generator. Found a deal on one. Was wondering what to look for while test running it before I buy. It has 7,000 running and 12,000 surge watts so it should push the welder just fine. But I know nothing about generators, so if anyone can help me with assurance before I buy it would be greatly appreciated. It's a 6 year old General. He's asking $430. Thanks!
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10-15-2012, 08:16 PM #1
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Generator Question
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10-15-2012, 08:39 PM #2
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Yep, giver, I see no problems
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10-15-2012, 09:11 PM #3
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Generac I meant.
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10-15-2012, 09:34 PM #4
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Anything to look for during the test run? I just plan on bringing a 4 foot piece of steel and cranking it all the way up, then lay a fat bead that long. That should be all I need to do do to feel comfortable buying??
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10-16-2012, 09:03 AM #5
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Actually, what you want to bring is a meter, is case the unit is running way over, or way under voltage and frequency
You should probably meter the machine BEFORE you plug ANYTHING into it.
Just a thought.
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10-16-2012, 03:00 PM #6
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Why would you need to lay a 4' weld to test it?
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10-16-2012, 05:07 PM #7
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Not sure if that's necessary now, would just a voltage tester in the .240 outlet all I need to check.?
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10-16-2012, 05:42 PM #8
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You need to Check the HZ also
Originally Posted by Packers To Super Bowl !!
If your meter doesn't do this you can actually do it with a a Kill-a-Watt, about 10 bux at Lowes.
You'll need 2 lights or something else to to plug in the receptacles to put a load on the generator. Space heaters work.
Just plug the 2 120v loads in to 2 separate receptacles.Ed Conley
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10-16-2012, 06:04 PM #9
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Ed,
What's the purpose of the above test ?
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