Original poster: "Gerry Reynolds" <gerryreynolds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Hi Curt,Is the low voltage at the input of the pig with the JL arcing?? If so, the pig output is essentially shorted and will reflect to the input as a near short. Open the JL so no arcing (no load on the PIG output) and see if the input voltage is at the variac output. You can also remove the pig and drive just the welder with the variac and measure its primary current with various output current settings. I bet with the welder set to max current, it will easily trip a 15A circuit breaker. My welder draws 30 amps at its max setting (iirc)
Gerry R.
Original poster: "C. Sibley" <a37chevy@xxxxxxxxx> David, I only have a 15A 220V circuit to play with, and am in the process of getting the electrical upgraded. I can run the setup for longer periods with the welder set to a lower current. But at the lower currents the voltage to the pig is essentially zero. I have verified and cleaned all of the hookups. I'll try one of the other ballast methods and let the list know what I find. Curt.