Power Arc 140ST

[valveman]

Hi;
New to the Forum.
My name is Robert
Just bought a Power Arc 140ST.
I put on a 110V plug. The specs say up to 100A on 110.
According to the meter, I get a max of 82A Therefore I have a difference of 18A.
I realize the meter can be off by a few Amps but certainly not 18A. Has anyone else experienced this? Perhaps my welder may need adjustment.

I would appreciate hearing from anyone with a 140st running on 100v. How much max current are you getting on 110v?

[performance]

Yes, in 110V, it could be the meter is off, especially on the first ones. The greater the Voltage output at your wall the higher the output in amps as well. You need a 30 amp breaker to get maximum power out of it. This sound about right for a 20 amp breaker.

[Gerry]

Hi;
New to the Forum.
My name is Robert
Just bought a Power Arc 140ST.
I put on a 110V plug. The specs say up to 100A on 110.
According to the meter, I get a max of 82A Therefore I have a difference of 18A.
I realize the meter can be off by a few Amps but certainly not 18A. Has anyone else experienced this? Perhaps my welder may need adjustment.

I would appreciate hearing from anyone with a 140st running on 100v. How much max current are you getting on 110v?

How much line voltage do you have coming out of your receptacle. I just checked one of mine, got 126 volts.
Robert, by meter are talking about the display on the unit or a clamp on amp meter.
I don't have my 140 setup for 110v. I run it on 220v. I get between 245 an 250v line voltage at the recp. The display on my unit will show 142/144 amps. I don't have an amp meter., maybe some day I'll get one.

[valveman]

Thanks Gerry;
I have the same NA voltage as you. I talked with Everlast and they said my readings are typical on 110V/120VRMS.
I'm making an adapter cable so i can switch from 110V to 220V.

Robert

[SeanMurphy265]

[67cudafb]

Yow I bet if you plug your toaster in with that baby in make real dark toast. Be better to build just the opposite as this looks dangerous to me. I know you won't but you never know when a not so bright friend shows up and look out.

[performance]

It looks almost like a 30 amp twist lock, which should be sufficient, more than to say the least. That's very similar in reality to the connection system Miller uses...Have you seen the size of those pins? Small.

[undercut]

I want to make a cable like this but am a bit lost as to where I might find the plug and receptacle (without being robbed blind). Also, been looking around and there seems to be a big jump in price from 10 gauge to 8 gauge wire ...

[Rodsmachineshop]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Miller-MVP-p...-/230699122974 cheaper and looks good