Hh210

[tonyrico]

I read these forums several months ago to help me decide what to purchase and then was sidetracked. Back in the market and starting welding classes next week. I am to and fro between the HH187 and the HH210. For future growth the 210 seems the better long term purchase. Anyone know if the HH210 will run behind a 5500watt generator with 8000watts peak?

[NMWelds]

but I had the same thought not too long ago. Looking at the specs

Amps Input at Rated Load, 50/60 Hz 230 V 24
kVA 5.33
kW 4.6

If I'm reading right, then it should take 4600 Watt to reach the rated load.

Lets see if i remember anything from college. V*A=W, so 230V * 24A = 5520 Watts. Hmmm, either me or Hobarts specs are wrong, lets hear it, either way it looks like your under 5500 watt generator.

[hankj]

My 5KW genny delivers 240VAC, as most do. That will result in less current draw at rated output.

I've run my HH210 on the 5KW unit with no problems.

Hank

[unit5alive]

I run my HH210 on a Arctic Cat 6500w generator, no problems .
If your in doubt buy the HH210 , but the HH187 is good for most applications
around the house. I bought the HH210 so I didn't have to second guess my choice , but I probably would of been fine with the HH187!