3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
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I have used my Champion generator extensively with my welder just like this one Mig Welder and it has worked great.
I prefer to use the generator to pulling a large extension cord due to voltage drop over the long cord.
A properly adjusted mig using CO2/Argon mix yields nice smooth welds with good penetration. I have been welding as a hobby for over 56 years and don't see any issues with using this generator as long as one is using a welder that falls within it's power output. A Mig is easier than a stick welder in this respect as sticking is difficult to overcome when you are a beginner. I found that 7014 rod is easier for beginners as it is essentially a "contact rod". Quick to strike an arc and hard to stick. Slag will litteraly peel off as it cools. Downside is that the steel MUST be clean.
Sadly, the generator is best used with a 110V Arc Welder as the 230V models usually require a full 20 amp or more and the Champ is topped out at 15amp @230v
I prefer to use the generator to pulling a large extension cord due to voltage drop over the long cord.
A properly adjusted mig using CO2/Argon mix yields nice smooth welds with good penetration. I have been welding as a hobby for over 56 years and don't see any issues with using this generator as long as one is using a welder that falls within it's power output. A Mig is easier than a stick welder in this respect as sticking is difficult to overcome when you are a beginner. I found that 7014 rod is easier for beginners as it is essentially a "contact rod". Quick to strike an arc and hard to stick. Slag will litteraly peel off as it cools. Downside is that the steel MUST be clean.
Sadly, the generator is best used with a 110V Arc Welder as the 230V models usually require a full 20 amp or more and the Champ is topped out at 15amp @230v
