7/6/2023 0 Comments Extension cord dropover![]() Our wholesale extension cords are a popular pick for anyone looking for low-cost yet reliable powering for computers, TVs, networking equipment, lighting, power tools, instruments and just about anything else you can think of. We always provide low prices, bulk discounts and quick shipping (most of our products ship the same day) to ensure that you have a great experience every time you partner with us! Whether you’re looking for classic three-prong extension cords, international power plugs, indoor and outdoor extension cords or computer and laptop power cords, you’ll find what you’re looking for when you shop CableWholesale. At CableWholesale, we’re on hand to ensure that you never run out of quality powering solutions with our bulk electrical cords and extension cables. ![]() Or, you could unselect that last filter you clicked. You can click here to deselect all filters. Thank you.The active filter combination does not have any matching parts! It really was helpful and made a big difference for me. I would like to thank everyone for their help. Now I feel much better about it and the price only made me cry for a little while. With shipping, it was just over 200 bucks. I just bought some 6 gauge flexible cable to wire up the extension cord. ![]() I wanted 6 gauge wire for the extension cord, like would normally be used for a 50 amp circuit, but locally I priced it at over 500 bucks for 90 feet! With the information Mac702 provided, I was able to search around online and found prices to be much cheaper. I was also a bit worried about the voltage drop along 85 feet of it. To me that's awfully thin wire for a welder that could draw 47.5 amps and I just don't feel good about using an extension cord with 12 gauge conductors. In fact, the power cord attached to the welder from the factory uses 12 gauge conductors. ![]() Both the NEC and Miller, in the manual for the welder, indicate that 12 gauge conductors are acceptable for the welder due to the 20 percent duty cycle. The NEC allows much lighter cable for welders depending on the duty cycle of the welder. It's from 1999, so it's not the latest copy. Besides that, an extension cord is out in the open air and much less likely to overheat than Romex cable buttoned up inside a wall.īottom line: Use the 10ga wire and enjoy your new welder.īTW, I bought a 50' 10ga heavy duty extension cord from Home Depot and replaced the plug and receptacle ends with NEMA 6-50 devices to match up to the welder and the shop outlet. The duty cycle will limit how long you can do that before the welder shuts down to cool off. I'd be a little concerned drawing a continuous 50 amps through permanent 10ga circuit wiring, but the welder isn't going to draw 50 amps unless it's cranked up to it's maximum amperage. 8ga would be better and the voltage drop would be right at 2%. As far as your question on wire capacities is concerned, you're pushing 10ga pretty hard at 50 amps and you'll get more than 2% voltage drop over your 75 ft distance. Would a 75 foot long generator cable with 10 gage conductors and rated for 30 amps be adequate?. With the welder's 20% duty cycle, can I use a thinner gage wire than #6? Would a 75 foot long generator cable with 10 gage conductors and rated for 30 amps be adequate? Is there anything else anyone would recommend for an extension cord of this length? Thank you very much for any help you can provide. I'm not too happy about using the Romex for an extension cord because it's so stiff and not really the stuff to use for an extension cord. I looked into buying some #6-2 Romex that I could use to make an extension cord, and it'll cost just about 130 dollars or so for the length I need. That means I'll need about 75 feet of extension cord, or so, to get me comfortably outside. ![]() Well I'm planning to run a 50 amp circuit for the welder and my welding will have to be done outdoors, on the side of the house opposite our electric panel. I did some stick welding when I was a kid, but it's been about 20 years or so. I just registered on the forum tonight so I could ask these questions. I just bought a Miller Thunderbolt Xl 225 AC/150DC welder and I'm a total newbie. ![]()
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