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MIG versus stick current draw
Old 12-30-2008, 10:43 PM   #1 (permalink)
JStieger
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MIG versus stick current draw

***Warning - Novice Welding Questions Follows***

I'm doing research on purchasing a MIG versus stick welder and in general I noticed for the same amp output that the current draw / input from the wall outlet is slightly lower for a MIG than a stick welder.

Why is that?

All things being equal, does 150 amp output on a MIG produce the same quality weld as 150 amp output on a stick welder?
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