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[ontopofm]

I'm trying to find out if a generator is needed for the ac/dc welder when the dc source is selected. Thanks a bunch.

 

[Pin_Head]

Are you talking about an engine drive welder? ON AC/DC welders, the DC is derived by rectifying the AC depending on the selector switch setting regardless whether it is an engine drive or a plug in welder.

 

[ontopofm]

So I can use DC from the 220v outlet from the wall?

 

[cruiserpilot]

What kind of welder do you have, that will help give a better answer.

 

[ontopofm]

Im looking at buying the lincoln idealarc 250 ac/dc or the miller dialarc 250 ac/dc. 2 are available in my area.

 

[Pin_Head]

So I can use DC from the 220v outlet from the wall?

You get DC by running the AC you get from the outlet through a rectifier, which is a part of the AC/DC welding machine.

 

[ontopofm]

thank you