1FSTLS1

iTrader: (9)

I need to get my welder out farther from the socket. Any one know if I can buy a extension chord for my welder for a reasonable price and where? It is the stadard 220 welder style plug

chino_man279

iTrader: (7)

Go to an electrical outfit and buy some 8/3 or 10/3 SO cord. Should have 3 wires including the ground. Purchase the correct plug ends and throw them on. I personally would purchase the 8 gauge cord, but it depends: 1. amperage of your welder 2. length of cord you want 3. will you possibly use it for other uses in the future? You dont want to have to buy another cord in the future because you purchased a bigger welder.

jimmyblue

iTrader: (11)

I use dryer plugs for my 220V tools, so for extension
I just used 10/3 solid and a plug and a socket (in a
galv work-box). Stranded might be a bit more durable
but I'll deal with that if it ever breaks. I figure the
garage / shed only has 10ga wiring, I don't need any
fatter.

HavATampa

iTrader: (49)

Ready made extension cords are pricey, but CyberWeld sells some good stuff.

http://store.cyberweld.com/230voexco25.html

1FSTLS1

iTrader: (9)

I like that chord but $100 I think I ll make my own.

BusDriver

you can get good 10/3 stranded by the foot at HD/Lowes, that and some appropriate plugs will make a good one for far less than the premades.

gillbot

iTrader: (27)

SO cord and dryer plugs as long as you mind the amperage limits.

91RS383

I wouldn't use a metal J box. I'm pretey sure you can find male and female plugs.

Remember, 110's fun but 220 will kill ya.

gillbot

iTrader: (27)

110v is the most common killer because people don't respect it.

ccrider

iTrader: (9)

you need to size the wire for your cord by the amperage of your welder and the length of wire you plan on using.past a certain lenght your voltage will drop, if you use too small of wire gauge, and your amps will go up tripping the breaker .ohm's law

jetlag

iTrader: (32)

That's exactly what I did.

Works perfect.

http://weldingweb.com/showthread.php?t=11537

Here is a good link. I had to use a different end than what he shows, my dryer had a different pattern.

shep28

iTrader: (4)

What kind size breaker are you using with that cord?

jmd

iTrader: (4)

someone I know had an acquaintance at Best Buy get them a few of the 220 cords for appliances (had a new compressor & welder to hook up.) Around $10 / ea.