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> 110v Welder Q, extension cords?
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post Jul 17 2005, 02:02 PM
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my garage isn't exactly built to weld in (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) the only plug is in the ceiling and the cord to the welder doesn't reach... what extension cords are Safe to use with a welder? I don't want to blow a breaker, I don't even know where the fuse box is, and I don't think the apartments would take it too kindly...
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post Jul 17 2005, 05:15 PM
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QUOTE (tat2dphreak @ Jul 17 2005, 02:44 PM)
and how do you measure the line voltage at the welder ?

If there's a duplex outlet on the end of the extension cord where the welder is plugged in, stick the leads of an AC voltmeter into the spare outlet. Otherwise you'll have to touch the leads to the prongs right where it's plugged in. If the voltage never dips below 105V or so while welding you are OK (assumes your line voltage normally about 120V). If it drops below 100 then your welder may give you some problems.
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tat2dphreak   110v Welder Q   Jul 17 2005, 02:02 PM
Travis Neff   Go to home depot or lowes and get the heaviest gua...   Jul 17 2005, 02:05 PM
JOHNMAN   What is the input Amp requirement for the welder? ...   Jul 17 2005, 02:12 PM
Flat VW   <...   Jul 17 2005, 02:16 PM
JOHNMAN     Jul 17 2005, 02:19 PM
tat2dphreak   if the garage was right next to the apt I would ju...   Jul 17 2005, 02:30 PM
Flat VW   JB Weld http://www.914world.c...   Jul 17 2005, 02:31 PM
914GT   It would be best to pick an existing outlet that h...   Jul 17 2005, 02:44 PM
tat2dphreak   and how do you measure the line voltage at the wel...   Jul 17 2005, 03:44 PM
BIGKAT_83   Motorhomes and trailers use heavy gauge extension ...   Jul 17 2005, 04:23 PM
cooltimes   I think you said somewhere you are using a MIG wel...   Jul 17 2005, 04:44 PM

 

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