mm251 and generater

[miles]

Hi Guys, I am wondering if anyone has run their 251 from a genset. I have used as well as owned a 251 for many years, and now find myself in need to do some onsight welding from a generater. 20 kw. possibly 208 volt. I am concerned about potential damage to the machine.. Anyone with first hand experience?? Miles

[miles]

Has no one ever plugged a mm251 into a genny??

[cutter]

I can't help you, Miles.
I have a 251 but I don't have a generator & so far haven't needed one.

[RED caddy]

For what it's worth, My Mitsubishi 8500 genset runs my MM210 just fine, as does my Generac 6.5 K. (I only used it up to 110 amp setting though) I haven't tried the new/old Dial arc on any of the generators yet, that old girl is way too heavy to go portable anyway.

My propane, wholehouse, 17 K Guardian genset will handle the house, AC, well pumps and the shop load, although it is a bit thirsty at full load. (3.5 GPH) Water heater, stove and clothes dryer are propane, so that frees up a lot of load capicity.

RED (living on a sand spit, in the land of hurrycain's)

[miles]

Thanks for the replies. I posted the same question on the miller board and a few people with a lot of knowledge and experience responded with encouraging posts. I will most likely proceed with the welds.

[Pat]

Miles,

I have run my MM210 off my Trailblazer 302 without any problems and I believe that puts out 10kw or 10.5kw. Now, we may need to get a sparky involved here. I believe 208 volts would put that into the 3 phase range, and your MM251 would need to be switched over to 3 phase which I believe all you need to do is move the push in contactor from single to 3 phase. That is the way it would be done for the MM210, but the MM251 may be different. At 20kw you should have power to spare. Because I am not too sure about the 3 phase issue, you may want to get a hold of one of the spark's on here to confirm it......good luck