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  1. 01-15-2005, 10:37 AM #1
    Olddog
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    What size Circuit Breaker?

    What size Circuitbreaker is reccomended for a 235 amp ac stick welder?
    Also what size wire for circuit?

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  2. 01-15-2005, 10:48 AM #2
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    50 amp breaker.
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  3. 01-15-2005, 11:00 AM #3
    James D. Clark
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    A 50 amp normal breaker, 40 amp time delay and #10 wire is what is recommended for up to 250 amp welder.
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  4. 01-15-2005, 11:23 AM #4
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    My welder says the primary amps are 45.5 would it be ok to run it of a 50 amp breaker?
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  5. 01-15-2005, 11:50 AM #5
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    Yes, these machines are designed to run from 50A circuits. Also we have been recommending 6 wire due to a number of factors that are listed in another thread. If it is only for a welder a number 8 is fine too as long as other types of equipment will not be used on this circuit.
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