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SECTION 13 − PERFORMANCE DATA

13-1. Fuel Consumption Curves

226795-A / 226 796-A
Auxiliary Power Fuel Consumption
Weld Fuel Consumption
DC WELD AMPERES AT 100% DUTY CYCLE
US Gal./Hr.
IDLE
050 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
0.00
0.25
0.50
0.75
1.00
1.25
1.50
1.75
2.00
AUXILARY POWER KW AT 100% DUTY CYCLE
US Gal./Hr.
IDLE
0.00
0.25
0.50
0.75
1.00
1.25
1.50
1.75
2.00
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On a typical job using 1/8 in 7018
electrodes (125 amps, 20% duty
cycle), expect about 24 hours of op-
eration.
Welding at 150 amps at 40% duty
cycle uses approximately 1/2 gal-
lon per hour, or about 20 hours of
operation.