EU2000i & Backwoods Welding
Anyone have any experience running a very small welder (either flux core MIG or stick) with a Honda EU2000i? Thanks for any help, Brad
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I have not tried it but it should work...the only issue is that the 2000 only puts out 13 amps, so you're going to be limited to the lower power settings on the MIG, which will limit you to very light duty welding. Ok if you are doing body work out in the field...
Do a search for "onboard welder", many of the offroad guys have made welders from alternators that are belt driven from the engine. A MIG welder operates on low voltage but high current, and the electronics in the welder step down 120v house current to much lower voltage to enable high current for welding. 10A @ 120v is the same power wattage as 100A @ 12V.
Here's a write up on how to build an onboard welder for $100 in parts.
Here's a more detailed discussion.
Premier Power Welder makes units that work with your stock alternator.
If you are planning to do any heavy field welding on frames, tractors, implements, etc, a DC welder set up like this will give you the amps you need to stick weld the heavier stuff.
Do a search for "onboard welder", many of the offroad guys have made welders from alternators that are belt driven from the engine. A MIG welder operates on low voltage but high current, and the electronics in the welder step down 120v house current to much lower voltage to enable high current for welding. 10A @ 120v is the same power wattage as 100A @ 12V.
Here's a write up on how to build an onboard welder for $100 in parts.
Here's a more detailed discussion.
Premier Power Welder makes units that work with your stock alternator.
If you are planning to do any heavy field welding on frames, tractors, implements, etc, a DC welder set up like this will give you the amps you need to stick weld the heavier stuff.
