67Dart273
Well-Known Member
I don’t necessarily condone this, but you can get 220 from two 110 plugs. Pros will tell you not to do this, but other dudes will tell you they have been doing it for decades.
I would never want to learn MIG with flux. Yes, I know and understand budget sometimes trumps quality.
I am on board with save up for a better Miller, Hobart, Lincoln etc and going from there. 220 if possible. Gas. Craigslist has bargains sometimes.
There is a GRAVE danger to doing this, and I HAVE done so (I live alone!!!)
FIRST you must have a 220V service, and find two outlets that are on opposite sides of the buss.
DANGER!!!! If one plug somehow comes out of the outlet, THAT MALE PLUG IS NOW HOT with 120V to other grounded objects, as well as across the progs of the plug. This is not only a danger to the "perpetrator" but to pets, kids, other family and friends.
If you don't have "handy" 220, it's usually far far easier to "rig" a temporary connection at the box. Get the necessary dual breakers and install in the box. Buy some "big" romex (a 4 wire welder needs 3 conductors + ground) (a 3 wire welder needs 2 hots and ground)
Just make up a temporary extension cord with your romex and don't drag it around, snag it, or leave it out more than necessary to get the welding done.