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Originally Posted by GregWeld
1/4" aluminum takes 200 amps…
Remember too - that what you pay EXTRA for this power - the couple times a home builder may need something thicker (bracket etc) he could sure as hell take it somewhere and have it welded far cheaper.
Just always trying to give guys stuff to ponder before they commit is all. I know everyone has different pocketbooks etc. Or maybe their panel wouldn't take another 30amp 220V circuit or whatever.
I like to buy a bit more than the bottom - because as we all know - it's not just THIS project -- once you have "capability" -- there's other stuff you can do and your friends love to find out you have a 'welder' and so forth.
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But you also gain duty cycle and when say boxing frame rails that is an important consideration.