110v Welder Q, extension cords? |
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110v Welder Q, extension cords? |
tat2dphreak |
Jul 17 2005, 02:02 PM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
my garage isn't exactly built to weld in (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) the only plug is in the ceiling and the cord to the welder doesn't reach... what extension cords are Safe to use with a welder? I don't want to blow a breaker, I don't even know where the fuse box is, and I don't think the apartments would take it too kindly...
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John |
Jul 17 2005, 02:12 PM
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member? what's a member? Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Evansville, IN (SIRPCA) Member No.: 1,615 Region Association: None |
What is the input Amp requirement for the welder? Chances are if you are using a ceiling outlet (meant for a garage door opener or lights), the breaker is too small to do much welding. IIRC most wire feed welders require a 20A breaker. Most lighting circuits are less than that.
Definaltely keep any extension cord as short as possible with as large guage wire as is reasonable. If it is a ceiling outlet, you shouldn't need much more than a 10 foot cord. How will you keep that plugged in with the weight of the cord hanging from it? You may need to tie it to the outlet. Good luck and try not to burn the place down. |
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