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Thanks, That answers my question. I'll probably go with 50 amps to cover all possibilities.

It is an old Forney Model C-5 welder. Maximum output is 180 amps. It has a 50 amp 230VAC plug. The following is on the label. Model C-5, Pri Volts 230, Freq 60, Phase 1, Volts at max. output--25,...

Water pipes are not the best means of grounding. You don't know what kind of pipe is in the ground beyond your wall. It may not be metallic. A 6" copper clad grounding rod is the best choice. I...

I have an 230 VAC Forney arc welder. The spec plate shows "Input amps Max R.L.---32" and "Input amps S.C.-----48". What circuit breaker do I need? Would a 30 amp double pole be enough?