84Toyota4x4
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Ok, so I already know that the generator I have has enough power output to run the welder. I'm good with that. The welder is a 220 volt MIG that wont be operating at more than 25% of its output for this task (even though the generator will support 100%). What I'm not too sure about however, is the fact that the generator has a 4 wire 220 output (two hots, neutral, ground), but of course the welder has a typical 3 wire plug (two hots, ground).
What Im wondering, is if I build an extension cord to run the welder with the 4 wire plug using 3 conductor wire, will it have a negative effect on the generator to use only the two hots and ground without the neutral?
~T.J.
EDIT: Correct me if Im wrong, but I just had a thought. In theory, if the generator is running and supplying power to my house via the 220 plug into my transfer switch, and I have both 110 and 220 appliances connected to that transfer switch. Then technically, the 220 appliances that are 3 wire (two hots, ground) would be doing exactly what I'm asking - drawing off only the two hots and ground without the neutral, right?
What Im wondering, is if I build an extension cord to run the welder with the 4 wire plug using 3 conductor wire, will it have a negative effect on the generator to use only the two hots and ground without the neutral?
~T.J.
EDIT: Correct me if Im wrong, but I just had a thought. In theory, if the generator is running and supplying power to my house via the 220 plug into my transfer switch, and I have both 110 and 220 appliances connected to that transfer switch. Then technically, the 220 appliances that are 3 wire (two hots, ground) would be doing exactly what I'm asking - drawing off only the two hots and ground without the neutral, right?
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