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Eastwood 180 Extension cord
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mike93lx
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How long of a cord you can use depends on current draw and wire size.
How far are you looking to go?
How far are you looking to go?
mike93lx
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For the same current draw, voltage drop is half at 240v vs 120v, problem is that your welder will draw significantly more power at 240v than 120v. 200' is likely going to need a #6 cord to handle a 30a draw and not sag voltage too muchAbout 200'.
I used to run a big compressor on 220v and it would run easily on 5 or 6 12g 100 foot extension cords, but on 110 V I could only run 100' at the most. I was wondering if it is the same for welders
justsam
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Yes you can go further with 240 than with 120. Welders do not always draw their rated power as they are intermittent, and you may not have it set at max for all jobs. Compressors are a more consistent load during their run time, but have an inrush of current at start up which can be an issue with too long a cord.
wyliesdiesels
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on inductive loads current is halved when voltage is doubled.Hi,
I have an Eastwood 180 110/220 volt.
Can I run a longer extension cord on 220v than on 110v.
I know that is true for air compressors.
Thanks
not the same for resistive loads.
not familiar with your welder and what type of load it is but it most likely will draw more current when the voltage is higher
nadogail
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My Hobart StickMate Arc welder runs on an 20 foot extension cord I made from 8 Gauge four conductor cable I purchased from Home Depot, I use Electric Dryer plugs and receptacles.
The welder is fed from a two pole 50 Amp circuit breaker.
This cord is long enough to allow me to weld anywhere in my workshop.
The welder is fed from a two pole 50 Amp circuit breaker.
This cord is long enough to allow me to weld anywhere in my workshop.
wyliesdiesels
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four conductor was a waste and electric dryer plugs and receptacles are the wrong thing to use.My Hobart StickMate Arc welder runs on a cord I made from 8 Gauge four conductor cable I purchased from Home Depot, I use Electric Dryer plugs and receptacles.
The welder is fed from a two pole 50 Amp circuit breaker.
nadogail
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The four conductor cable was a bargain from Home Depot, it was cheaper than the three conductor cable because it had sat so long l on the shelf.