From: J. Forster (jfor@quik.com)
Date: Fri Nov 14 2003 - 20:27:48 PST
Greg Booth wrote:
> I have a question for some of you electrical folks out there. I need to make
> a extension cord for my welder. I have a lot of 6 gauge battery cable is it
> possible to take and have three even strands put 220 plugs on it and run the
> welder that way?
Is there a type number or voltage rating on the cable? How much current does the
welder draw? Is your power 2 phase or 3 phase? Are you planning to use it on a
continuing basis, or is it a one-time thing? Will it be exposed to sparks and/or
hot metal? The workshop floor? Certainly, it'll be less well protected than SJT
or some such cable.
-John
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