[TheForge] Seeking advice on MIG welder

[Larry]

Hi Justin,
    Though I would never recommend for someone inexperienced with ac wiring to
try and install additional circuits by them selves, but, unless you live in a
very strange accommodation, there is 220 located within you homes breaker
box.  As others have said, have a dryer circuit installed and then you can use
most any 220 volt tools you may want.

Larry

Justin Fisher wrote:

> I've decided to invest in a MIG welder, but I'm trying to figure out the
> tradeoffs of power and cost.  I only have 110v service, so the 220v units
> are out of reach.  There seem to be a number of 75+A models, and another
> group around 130A.  How much should I expect to spend for a decent
> unit?  I'm not looking for top-of-the-line gear, but I want something that
> works!
>
> --Justin
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