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Old Midstates 300 amp. AC Welder...Whats on the back


Alphonse

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Any of you old-time farm / industrial welders out there know what this Lil' transformer like thingy on the back of this welder is? It looks like a small transformer hooked into the the primary 240 volt single phase input line. Is this to reduce current input amps? I thought they used capacitators for that? Any help apreciated. I have enough current capacity in my shop for the welder's rated 60 amp draw max., but if this thingy cuts it down, might as well leave it on know?16691.attach

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Any of you old-time farm / industrial welders out there know what this Lil' transformer like thingy on the back of this welder is? It looks like a small transformer hooked into the the primary 240 volt single phase input line. Is this to reduce current input amps? I thought they used capacitators for that? Any help apreciated. I have enough current capacity in my shop for the welder's rated 60 amp draw max., but if this thingy cuts it down, might as well leave it on? aTTACH]16691[/ATTACH]



Welder works great wired up without this 100# monster! Just would like to know if it is worth keeping around.

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