Recent content by laertius

It does, and thanks for the earlier advice: Any Lincoln Guru's on here a re free to explain the WHY......as well as the HOW to fix cheaply lol

Here is the response from lincoln..... so Anyone want to give me their 230-575 transformer ; ) "The particular Idealarc 250 that you are looking at can only be connected to 575 V single phase power. As such, your typical residential power of 230 V single phase cannot be used to connect to the...

Good idea on calling lincoln directly..... I will post back with the results so future users can benefit!

Thanks -- I was wonderring why it said single phase, yet, 575 input....and yes, I think residential service here is 2 leg (single phase) 240? Another cannuck can correct me if I am wrong. Any other comments welcome -- I was hoping that there would be a simple wiring change to let it run on my...

Hello Guys -- I am in the market for an all purpose stick welder, and this came up on my local classifieds: http://thunderbay.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAdLargeImage?AdId=561189904&Keyword=welder&ImageIndex=1 Can you tell me if this is single phase or 3 phase? The plate in the pictures indicates 575...

Cool Setup Charles! I think, because I need light sooner than later, that I will install my lighting with the romex I have and buy a piece of PVC / some fittings to get the wire above the non-existent ceiling, and back down to the man door for the switches (panel is on opposite end of same...

So, Here is my introduction to the Forum and my first questions. As a preface I would like to state, for the record that the existing threads, and responses are mazing -- I am inspired by each new thread! Some context: I am an amateur blacksmith / metal worker / mechanic, and spend most...