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After seeing comments I was going to buy the convertor but you are saying I wouldn’t be able to use it full range of power ,as I understand i need to install a new industrial power socket to my garage to use this welder , i will attach a picture, can you please tell me what kind of wire to i need to use and do i need to get a breaker too? , many thanksYou could use it with the adapter you pictured, or change the plug to a standard 13A type.
However this may result in a reduction of range, so if you are using 1mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, or 3mm rods you may be alright as typically you will set 3mm rods to run at 100 - 120A - this is likely to translate to less than 13A on the supply side. (Smaller rods would be lower current)
However, it's likely that if you try to run at higher currents for larger rods (towards the max of 202A), then this is likely to be greater than 13A on the supply side, and is not safe on 13A circuits, and will cause frequent fuse failures and potential issues as these overloads would stress the wiring.
Getting a dedicated 16A or 20A circuit installed would allow you to use the full range offered by the machine.
(Or use TIG or MIG rather than stick!!!)