Don't congratulate me yet, Racecarl.
I'm getting the stuff hopefully a little at a time(the gear needed) and then the welder or the other way around so we don't have to spend 3-400 dollars all at one time. Oh, the joy of Christmas and birthdays! The site says the welder draws 47.5 amps when in use and 230volts. As far as I can tell the wiring in the house to the circuit is at least 8 gauge if not bigger, it is definitely bigger than ten gauge if I'm thinking right. 8 gauge from what I've researched is supposed to be good up to but not including 55 amps according to some tables for continuous use and somewhere around 40 for continuous use. That would mean that to use anything but a welder the 8 gauge would probably be a no no if it does require 50 amps. What's the #8 SO cord though? Thanks for the info
