What wire for welder and medium air compressor?

[ddurango]

I need to wire an outlet for a Lincoln AC/DC 225 Tombstone welder and a 3 hp 220AC compressor. My outlets will be no more than 25 ft. from the main breaker box for the house. What supplies will I need for the job? Specifically, do I need 8/3 or 10/3 wire?

Thanks in advance for the help!
Ddurango

 

[gatchel]

The compressor and welder manuals should recommend the circuit size.

 

[Aceman]

I'd most likely run 10-2 to your compressor and 8-2 to your welder receptacle.
That usually covers just about anything you can throw at it.

 

[ddurango]

Thanks for the help so far!

Both machines are used. According to Lincoln, the input on the welder is 60 amps. I cannot find any info on the compressor though. I am guessing around 30 amps.

Should I run the wires through conduit?

Ddurango

 

[5lima30]

I've had a Lincoln Tombstone 225 for many years and I have used it on both 30 amp and 50 amp circuits with the appropriate sized wire. I never had any problems although I rarely use it at anything higher than than the 140 amp setting on the welder. YMMV.