Super Ultra 205 blows 20A 110v breaker

**gasseous** · 07-12-2015, 03:24 AM

I am new to welding. I have never used a TIG.... (I am waiting on a bottle of Argon so I am using the stick and plasma cutter) I have not ran a 220V circuit yet, but figure that this machine will operate on 110V so what the heck..... The problem is I keep popping a 20A breaker..... is this common and I should run the 220 circuit and not worry about it? Should I wait longer between welds while using the 110 circuit?

Just curious,

**performance** · 07-12-2015, 04:08 AM

For maximum amperage output on 120V, you'll need at least a 30 amp breaker. You can use it at lower amperage, under 85 amps or so stick, 95 or so TIG and only 20 for plasma (and it may still pull a bit more). Plus you need a slow trip breaker.

**zoama** · 07-12-2015, 05:13 AM

Put in the 220 and you'll be happy.

**gasseous** · 07-12-2015, 08:55 AM

Thank you to everyone for the advice. While I am planning on using this mostly inside the garage on 220V.... I can also see a real need to use it in the driveway on 110V.... (unless I either have long 220 extension cord or longer leads for the stick welder). I was using the stick with the indicator sat at 112.... does that indicate 112A? Also, is there anyway to rotate the air intake on the plasma plug? I have it setup per the drawing in the manual and my airline turns straight down... this puts a bad bend in the airline and I think it is restricting the airflow.... if I can rotate this 180 degrees, the airline will go straight up.... if not, I will put a block under the unit to raise the front. (I am using the better welding cart from HF if that helps in the visual)

**zoama** · 07-12-2015, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by gasseous

Thank you to everyone for the advice. While I am planning on using this mostly inside the garage on 220V.... I can also see a real need to use it in the driveway on 110V.... (unless I either have long 220 extension cord or longer leads for the stick welder). I was using the stick with the indicator sat at 112.... does that indicate 112A? Also, is there anyway to rotate the air intake on the plasma plug? I have it setup per the drawing in the manual and my airline turns straight down... this puts a bad bend in the airline and I think it is restricting the airflow.... if I can rotate this 180 degrees, the airline will go straight up.... if not, I will put a block under the unit to raise the front. (I am using the better welding cart from HF if that helps in the visual)

Could you post a picture of the airline problem ?

**gasseous** · 07-12-2015, 09:06 PM

Zoama, I do not know how to post a photo. If you will send me a PM I can send you a photo. I found that I can get the airline straightened out sliding the entire unit forward. This may be the answer. I can put a block behind it to keep it from sliding backwards. BTW, does 112 showing on the meter indicate a maximum of 112A?