does this 220v adapter exist?

[pfhWJ]

looking to get an adapter to go from twist lock 220v(3prong) to 3 prong welder 220v. I know I could make it but would rather buy one due to my lack of electrical skills.

 

[mustangmike6996]

 

[mustangmike6996]

Generally the plug on the welders are Nema 6-50P and the wall will take a Nema 6-50R (P= plug and R= receptacle)

Is your 3 prong plug and wiring setup for the 50 amp rating (sometimes lower like 35 amps, depending on what your machine calls for)

What machine are you planning on running?

 

[rmmiller]

I was in need of an adapter as well so I took the opportunity to add mobility by making my adapter 25' long!

 

[pfhWJ]

lincoln mp 210. spec sheet show input cicuit at 15amps

 

[theoldwizard1]

Need pictures of both ends.

 

[pfhWJ]

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Hubbell-...e-Grounding-Plug-Black-White-L630PZ/205011725
to http://www.grainger.com/product/LEVITON-Receptacle-5HZN0

 

[evintho]

The easiest way would be to cut off the 3-prong twist lock and replace it with a NEMA 6-50P. Electrical skills aren't necessary. Strip 1/2" of insulation off each wire, insert into the terminals and tighten screws.......done! The better way would be to do as rmmiller said. Put 25' of extension between the plug and receptacle. I did that too. Now I can move the welder anywhere in my shop. The standard 10' cord didn't work. I found a 25' RV power cord at a garage sale - $10, spliced on a 6-50 plug and receptacle and now I've got 35' of power cord.

BTW, you're gonna need at least a 50a breaker for that Lincoln!

 

[theoldwizard1]

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Hubbell-...e-Grounding-Plug-Black-White-L630PZ/205011725
to http://www.grainger.com/product/LEVITON-Receptacle-5HZN0

Grrr !!! One of my personal "pet peeves" ! Why do the put a 50A plug on a welder that is not going to draw more than 15-20A ? Personally I would cut the plug off and install a plug that will work with your existing receptacle(s).

It is highly UNLIKELY that you will find one made up. You will have to "roll your own" !

6-50 female cord end

L6-30P (3 wire, 30A, locking)

I was in need of an adapter as well so I took the opportunity to add mobility by making my adapter 25' long!

Great suggestion ! And I found 2/3 of this already made up !

Conntek L6-30P 15-Feet Locking Power Cord - 30A

 

[wyliesdiesels]

The proper outlet for that welder is a 5-15r or 5-20r if run on 120v

Or a 6-15r or 6-20r if ran on 240v.

 

[Bondo]

The easiest way would be to cut off the 3-prong twist lock and replace it with a NEMA 6-50P. Electrical skills aren't necessary. Strip 1/2" of insulation off each wire, insert into the terminals and tighten screws.......done! The better way would be to do as rmmiller said. Put 25' of extension between the plug and receptacle. I did that too. Now I can move the welder anywhere in my shop. The standard 10' cord didn't work. I found a 25' RV power cord at a garage sale - $10, spliced on a 6-50 plug and receptacle and now I've got 35' of power cord.

BTW, you're gonna need at least a 50a breaker for that Lincoln!

Ayuh,..... That's been My cure for such problems,....

Picked up a case of those plugs on ebay(Cheap) years ago, 'n have changed all my 240v appliances to 'em,...
Couple of extension cords with 'em too,....