(UK context) How can a domestic Mig Welder be 150A, and work fine on a 13A fused, single phase domestic mains electricity supply?

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(UK context) How can a domestic Mig Welder be 150A, and work fine on a 13A fused, single phase domestic mains electricity supply?

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Answer 1

Power (watts) = volts * amps

150amps @ 10volts = 6.25amps @ 240volts

They’re both 1500watts, but converted based from the voltage the wall supplies to what the welder needs.