Tig welding off of a portable generator
Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2016 5:42 pm
Anyone see why I would be doing harm to either the generator or my welder by running my tig welder off of it. I didnt know if pulsing would fry the voltage regulator in the generator or if the welder evens out the power demands with capacitors etc. I have an everlast 256s that says it requires "Clean Power" but have read that this is pretty easy to get out of a generator. I have run my welder off of this generator and even pulsed it without issue I just dont want to overwork either piece of equipment. any input is appreciated. I got this generator on sale for $700 and it has a 50 amp 220 plug right on the front. and runs on either propane or gasoline which is quite convenient.
