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I finally got over to actually look at the welder. Its an Airco 100 amperes ac welder. Instruction manual is dated 1974. plug is attached and factory wired for 115v according to the manual. I do have the ground clamp with wire and electrodes holder with wire. There are 4 places to plug in the wires. It seems that depending on the locations, you either get 35, 50, 80, or 100amps. I looked for any rods but no luck. Id have to buy them. I also found the helmet but i think id get a better/newer one.
It appears that i just plug it in to an outlet and strike and arc. No on/off switch ever. The manual does recommend a line disconnect switch before the welder. It also says to use a 30 amp circuit, and i only think i have 20 in the garage. If i weld at 35amps setting would that be ok? I possibly could retire it to 230v and use my 220 compressor plug.
The manual also explains how to stick weld pretty decently.
Ill post pictures when i get back home tonight.
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