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I am not an expert, but I seem to remember welders have higher power requirements than other tools and home appliances, with a specialized socket (the voltages
by otikik 4y ago
I am not an expert, but I seem to remember welders have higher power requirements than other tools and home appliances, with a specialized socket (the voltages and plug shapes seem to vary from region to region - these ones tend to have 3 pins instead of the "usual" two). You might already have such an outlet if you have used other heavy duty tools in your garage, but most people don't.
- blueflow 4y agoIm german, so the 3 pin socket is already the default. You can't do many things without protective earthing.
- otikik 4y agoYeah, yeah. And so do the British. That is why I used quotes. Socket shapes and characteristics change with geography. You might still need a socket that looks different than the "usual wall sockets that you find at home" for powering a welder.
- yetanotherloser 4y agoYou can't run much welder on the ordinary British 13 amp plug, usually need the next size up which is much less common.