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Originally Posted by orangevert
I have a Hobart 250 beta mig, with gas running on 220 30 amp. When welding for lighter gauge steal, 17 gauge it says to turn to 4-5 but doesn't want to work,If I turn it down to 3 its works but easily burns through. Could my problem be not enough amps? I do have another out let that is a 50 amp that I will put correct plug on tomorrow.
Thanks in advance
Kirk
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That welder is discontinued - and it's replacement (the 2510) calls for 50 amp input. However - that probably is not your problem. If the welder required too much amp draw - it should pop the circuit breaker. Does it do that?
If you download - if you can find it - the owners manual - it should show you a chart of the INPUT required for the welding conditions you are asking it to do.
17 gauge isn't that much material - so I can't imagine it not being able to weld that on 30 amps.