Wiring up my 250ex

[kenwhite]

Ok got my wires run, 6awg is not much fun to work with. Got the outlet all wired up and checked it out with the meter and everything is looking good. Then made of an cord so that I will be able to get the welder any where in the garage.

Thanks again guys for taking the time to explain 220/110 sounds like I was not the only one that was not sure

You are correct, 6AWG can be a real pain to run, but your wleder will work so much better on the higher amperage settings so it will be worth it.

[aaxiss]

how can you determine what wire you have running to the outlet. Right now I have a 220 outlet for my IR compressor . would I run a separate line for the welder Or just do like I have been doing with the buzzbox and unplug the compressor. I dont know if the compressor circuit is strong enough to carry the load of both a welder and compressor at the same time.

Is there any way to tell how many amps your service is? like is it marked on the panel somewhere?

[performance]

First, if it was wired to code, then your breaker will tell you if you are referring to the branch circuit. Most newer houses are 200 amp service. Second, wire size and distance (gauge) limits you according to wiring codes as well. I have a feeling both your compressor and your welder won't work on the same circuit at the same time.

[everlastsupport]

how can you determine what wire you have running to the outlet. Right now I have a 220 outlet for my IR compressor . would I run a separate line for the welder Or just do like I have been doing with the buzzbox and unplug the compressor. I dont know if the compressor circuit is strong enough to carry the load of both a welder and compressor at the same time.

Is there any way to tell how many amps your service is? like is it marked on the panel somewhere?

dgarnier, 6 gauge is good as Ken said. And well worth it.

[dgarnier]

how can you determine what wire you have running to the outlet. Right now I have a 220 outlet for my IR compressor . would I run a separate line for the welder Or just do like I have been doing with the buzzbox and unplug the compressor. I dont know if the compressor circuit is strong enough to carry the load of both a welder and compressor at the same time.

Is there any way to tell how many amps your service is? like is it marked on the panel somewhere?

take a look at the breaker and see what size wire it has, the size should be printed on the wire itself every foot or so

[A/C Guy]

how can you determine what wire you have running to the outlet. Right now I have a 220 outlet for my IR compressor . would I run a separate line for the welder Or just do like I have been doing with the buzzbox and unplug the compressor. I dont know if the compressor circuit is strong enough to carry the load of both a welder and compressor at the same time.

Is there any way to tell how many amps your service is? like is it marked on the panel somewhere?

Most home compressors only need a 20 amp or 30 amp circuit. You should run a dedicated circuit for the welder. If they are on the same circuit and the compressor tries to start, there will be a very large voltage drop for that second or two. Your welder won't like that huge voltage drop.