Recent content by iwfifteen

Thanks for all of the replies to my original post. I finished the cord, utilizing the dual conductor suggestion. I then performed all continuity checks to include the outlet box, grounded per wyliediesel's instructions - good to go. Although not an electrician, as a welder I understand duty...

Thanks for everyone's help. I learned a few things and ended the day safer as a result. Zkling - I have an old Miller Thunderbolt 225v that is over 30 years old and a new Arcon Workhorse 300 that I use for both smaw and TIG. It's a sweet machine. It is an inverter welder and incredibly...

Hey Charles, the welder actual is rated at 45.5 amps... This is one of a couple of welders I have in my home shop. The idea of the cord was just so I had the ability to use this one in the driveway occasionally. Would I be able to safely use this setup for light use or would it just heat up...

Thanks for all of your responses. I looked at the cable again and noticed that it is actually 5 wires - missed the white one. The cable has 'P-241-3- MSHA' stamped on it. It also has printed - 'Coleman Seoprene 105 10-5 SEOW (UL) 600v 105°c'. The cable was used for motorized swing staging...

I am fabricating a stick welder extension cord for my home shop and have a grounding question. I am using about 40' of heavy 3/4" rubber jacketed cable. Unsure how to describe it - 4 heavy gauge stranded copper wires - red.black.green.orange. I also have a 50 amp 3 prong welder plug, and a flush...