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What are the power source requirements for underwater welding?

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Power sources for underwater manual metal arc (MMA, SMA/SMAW) welding should be direct current welding generator type, capable of producing a minimum of 300A at 65V open circuit (OC).

The equipment should include a DC circuit breaker (twin pole single action, 400A minimum) in the welding circuit.