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I suppose we are all entitled to our own opinions of course. And I by no means have a desire to start a flame war.


I really don't have a problem with the dryer cord solution... assuming it is safe. However, in a public forum, we should be careful about blanket statements. Seeing as *most* residentail dryer outlets are only rated at 30amp and *most* 220v welders have an input rated several amps higher than that, i would be very careful about recommending this. Sure, if you check the specs of the welder and compair it to your dryer and it turns out ok, i think this is a great and easy solution.

But if you blindly unplug your dryer in favor for your welder, you are asking for trouble (not only trouble, but a safety hazard for your home and those in it)... it doesn't matter if its a temporarily solution or not.

-Rob