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greg
April 5, 2025
what wattage generater will run the hobart 160i stick welder
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Mr. Anderson
April 5, 2025
The Hobart Stickmate 160i welder requires a maximum input of 2.48 kVA at 120V. To determine the required generator wattage, convert kVA to kilowatts (kW) using the power factor (assume ~0.8 for welders), then convert to watts:
2.48 kVA × 0.8 = 1.984 kW → 1,984 watts (at 120V)
For 240V use, double the voltage reduces current draw, but wattage remains about the same.
To ensure reliable operation, a generator with at least 20–25% more capacity is recommended. Therefore, a generator rated at 2,500–3,000 watts minimum is needed.
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Do you have a question about the Stickmate 160i and is the answer not in the manual?
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what wattage generater will run the hobart 160i stick welder
The Hobart Stickmate 160i welder requires a maximum input of 2.48 kVA at 120V. To determine the required generator wattage, convert kVA to kilowatts (kW) using the power factor (assume ~0.8 for welders), then convert to watts:
2.48 kVA × 0.8 = 1.984 kW → 1,984 watts (at 120V)
For 240V use, double the voltage reduces current draw, but wattage remains about the same.
To ensure reliable operation, a generator with at least 20–25% more capacity is recommended. Therefore, a generator rated at 2,500–3,000 watts minimum is needed.
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