i-mig 205 question

[johnson697]

setting up 200 amp breaker service in my garage and wanted to make sure what breaker i should use for my i-mig 205 ,i think its 40 amp but want to make sure.

[redbeard]

Even if 40 would do, why not just spend the few extra bucks and put in a 50? If you ever upgrade to something bigger, the circuit to handle it will already be there.

[Mr120]

Max running amps for the i-mig 205 is around 20A so you are definitely safe putting in a 40A but if you are putting in a new service definitely put in the 50A like redbeard suggested. For example you might want to put in a plasma cutter and 220v air compressor on that line and both may very well run simultaneously.

[zoama]

Lets not forget the purpose of a breaker which is to trip if the normal load is exceeded. Max load for the 205 is 34 amps according to the manual so a 40 amp breaker should be fine.

[Rambozo]

Lets not forget the purpose of a breaker which is to trip if the normal load is exceeded. Max load for the 205 is 34 amps according to the manual so a 40 amp breaker should be fine.

That is inrush current, the full load amps are only 20 so there is some merit to running a 30 amp breaker, for the most equipment protection.
To get the best of future expansion and the most protection, run a 50 amp circuit to a small sub panel in the garage, then you can divide that as your needs dictate, both now, and in the future.

[johnnymg]

That is inrush current, the full load amps are only 20 so there is some merit to running a 30 amp breaker, for the most equipment protection.
To get the best of future expansion and the most protection, run a 50 amp circuit to a small sub panel in the garage, then you can divide that as your needs dictate, both now, and in the future.

I would second that recommendation on the 30 amp breaker.

[zoama]

That is inrush current, the full load amps are only 20 so there is some merit to running a 30 amp breaker, for the most equipment protection.
To get the best of future expansion and the most protection, run a 50 amp circuit to a small sub panel in the garage, then you can divide that as your needs dictate, both now, and in the future.

He's installing a new 200 amp service to his garage... why not run separate circuits from the breaker panel ?

[Rambozo]

He's installing a new 200 amp service to his garage... why not run separate circuits from the breaker panel ?

Doh! I missed that part, nevermind. I guess I was responding more to Redbeard than the OP.

[redbeard]

That is inrush current, the full load amps are only 20 so there is some merit to running a 30 amp breaker, for the most equipment protection.

Don't the machines have their own internal overcurrent protection?

Depending on how far the machine is from the panel, I would still consider running wire for a 50A curcuit even if you just put a 30A breaker on it for now.

[Mr120]

Doh! I missed that part, nevermind. I guess I was responding more to Redbeard than the OP.

I'm having a crazy Monday. I missed that point too. I'd love to have a 200A service in my garage.