Need help picking a plug for my welding machine.

[Jamie V]

I need to buy a male plug for my welding machine to plug into this outlet.



But I’m hoping not to have to buy one of these style plugs where the blades can go multiple directions.



Is there a good high quality plug that I can buy that is only made for the one receptacle?

 

[The Cobbler]

I don't understand your reason for concern, but this looks like a non adjustable plug.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/WELDER-PLU...640997?hash=item2acccd6be5:g:6vkAAOSwKTlc6YsE

 

[PoorOwner]

just need a 6-50 plug

 

[alfredeneuman]

^^^^this^^^^

 

[pattenp]

Lowes item # 423828 $14.98

 

[MJK]

I used a plug exactly like the OP posted, wired in 6-50 configuration, purchased at Lowes, for my bandsaw. No issues. It isn't pulling what the current a welder would, but I personally wouldn't have any concern with it.

 

[wyliesdiesels]

I used a plug exactly like the OP posted, wired in 6-50 configuration, purchased at Lowes, for my bandsaw. No issues. It isn't pulling what the current a welder would, but I personally wouldn't have any concern with it.

why would you put a 6-50p on a bandsaw?

Whats the HP rating on the bandsaw motor?

 

[MJK]

I have a lone 220v plug in the garage. It is normally in use for the welding equipment, hence 50A. Bandsaw pulls nowhere near that.

 

[sberry]

The bandsaw may not be designed for a 50A circuit. What size is the cord? To start with it would need to be at least 12 if this is on a 50 breaker. Many modern welders now are on circuit st with 30A breakers, this changes things a bit.

 

[Jamie V]

I ended up ordering this plug.

 

[wyliesdiesels]

I have a lone 220v plug in the garage. It is normally in use for the welding equipment, hence 50A. Bandsaw pulls nowhere near that.

Whats the HP rating on the band saw motor?

Does it have internal overload protection?

 

[like2wheel]

I ended up ordering this plug.

Only $56 dollars on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015QIGBP8/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[nsula_country]

The plug in post #1 is what I have used on several welders. Cheap and works. 6-50 is a 6-50.

CT

 

[wyliesdiesels]

The plug in post #1 is what I have used on several welders. Cheap and works. 6-50 is a 6-50.

CT

Yeah not sure why the OP didnt like how its adaptable to 6-30p.

 

[sberry]

It didn't cost enough.

 

[Jamie V]

Yeah not sure why the OP didnt like how its adaptable to 6-30p.

I’ve used them before and I don’t care for them. They have a cheap feel to them and the prongs are always moving around.

 

[Jamie V]

It didn't cost enough.

Thanks for the positive input!

 

[Jamie V]

In hindsight I probably should have bought this one to eliminate the cord angle. The quality of the strait one is incredible.

 

[sberry]

I’ve used them before and I don’t care for them. They have a cheap feel to them and the prongs are always moving around.

While the prongs wiggle the conductors are wired right to them.

 

[Jamie V]

Obviously the wires are connected to them. I want the feel of a molded end (or as close to it as I can get). Just because a cheap plastic end with terminals that wiggle around is acceptable to some doesn’t mean that it meets the standards of others. Some people accept mediocrity at the sake of cost and others don’t.

 

[sberry]

You are correct. Some people are special. Other's that might read this need not have fear. There is also whips with molded ends.