Generac 5500 generator 240 plug adapter

[DonnyT]

I have a Generac generator (5500 watts) 6875 peak or something. Is there a plug adapter available to use for a 230v/30a welder ??? The 240/30 amp receptacle on the generator has 4 locking prongs? Thanks.

 

[pattenp]

If you need to go from L14-30 to 6-30. You most likely will need to make it.

here's a place that has L14-30 to 6-50
http://www.evseadapters.com/products.php

 

[DonnyT]

Awesome, thank you very much!! I think I need to go from L14-30 to 6-50 for the Hobart 190?? Thanks again!! I think the generator can handle it?

 

[pattenp]

$49 with free shipping for the L14-30 to 6-50 isn't bad. It would cost you about $40 to make it.

 

[DonnyT]

I know!!! Now I'm not sure my Generac will be able to handle the Hobart 190 though ???

 

[ishiboo]

I know!!! Now I'm not sure my Generac will be able to handle the Hobart 190 though ???

Yes. It consumes just under 3.9kw, your generator is 5.5kw continuous so you are good to go.

 

[DonnyT]

Thank you very much Ish. The guys over at Hobart stated I need a 6500 to 7500 generator to achieve full power?? I Probably wouldnt ever be at full power anyway ?

 

[ishiboo]

Thank you very much Ish. The guys over at Hobart stated I need a 6500 to 7500 generator to achieve full power?? I Probably wouldnt ever be at full power anyway ?

Nope. You'll receive full output from it.

 

[DonnyT]

Thx again.

 

[Zrexxer]

Takes about 15 minutes to make. I've got several I've made to adapt all kinds of plug/outlet combinations.

 

[DonnyT]

Very nice. Thanks. Hobart states at full power (190 amps) the welder is at 5.8kw's. Hmmmm. My generator is 5.5 kw's.

 

[ishiboo]

Very nice. Thanks. Hobart states at full power (190 amps) the welder is at 5.8kw's. Hmmmm. My generator is 5.5 kw's.

Yes, but the rated output is 3.8kw. The duty cycle at 190a will be much smaller than the 30% it's rated for - ie, you'll probably only see 15% duty cycle. If you really are welding 190a with this on a regular basis, this is where the "peak power" of the generator comes in to play - it can handle that load for a similar smaller duty cycle just as the welder can.

The 190 gives 190 amps at ~19 volts...that gets you 3.8kw. A welder is only so efficient... but 5.8kw vs 3.8kw would get you a 65% efficiency where I think it's much closer to 75%. Again, these are just peak ratings.

 

[Tre900]

Most Generators suggest not have anything plugged into your Generator when your starting it. at the very least make sure your welder is powered off if you have it connected when restarting your generator.

 

[DonnyT]

Thanks again everyone. Ish, thanks for clearing that up. I feel better now, lol.

 

[aandpdan]

If you have an auto throttle on the generator - turn it off. That'll drive you nuts trying when trying to weld.