okay you electrically inclined people
03-10-2005, 08:18 PM
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Re: okay you electrically inclined people
Originally Posted by CSaddict
I made a 10/3 extension cord for my welder so it doesn't drop voltage over distance.
If it's a 220 30 amp then it needs a 10 gauge or bigger. On an extension it should be bigger if it's super long.__________________
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03-10-2005, 08:19 PM
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Re: okay you electrically inclined people
Originally Posted by Dr.Boost
Usually the extension cords are oversized so they can flow the proper amount of current. You only need a 10 gauge wire, but the cord will probably be made out of 6-8 gauge to makew up for the extra distance.
I guess I'll go shop for some 6 gauge wire (would this be safer/better?)
I mean how bad can it be to weld inside the house
03-10-2005, 08:30 PM
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Re: okay you electrically inclined people
Originally Posted by AgentMurdoc
I mean how bad can it be to weld inside the house
So how far is the garage from the dryer? What about the water heater? You can use the water heater power too, assuming you have a full size water heater.
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03-10-2005, 08:42 PM
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Re: okay you electrically inclined people
Originally Posted by butterknife
i think they make an adapter for a normal extension cord to turn it into a 220 socket my grandpa ownerd one for his camper so he could plug it into our house for power
Electric water heaters cost around $400 a year to run, depending on your rates and settings on the water heater. Gas is quite a bit cheaper though. Alot of peopel out here just use the pilot to heat the water because it's so damn hot out here already you don't need 120 degree water because it comes out of the cold side already. :P
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03-10-2005, 08:45 PM
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Re: okay you electrically inclined people
Originally Posted by Dr.Boost
Originally Posted by AgentMurdoc
I mean how bad can it be to weld inside the house
So how far is the garage from the dryer? What about the water heater? You can use the water heater power too, assuming you have a full size water heater.
Unless a 30 foot extension cord would be safe
And my water heater is flame powered
Originally Posted by Dr.Boost
Originally Posted by butterknife
i think they make an adapter for a normal extension cord to turn it into a 220 socket my grandpa ownerd one for his camper so he could plug it into our house for power
Electric water heaters cost around $400 a year to run, depending on your rates and settings on the water heater. Gas is quite a bit cheaper though. Alot of peopel out here just use the pilot to heat the water because it's so damn hot out here already you don't need 120 degree water because it comes out of the cold side already. :P
03-10-2005, 08:49 PM
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Re: okay you electrically inclined people
Originally Posted by AgentMurdoc
Unless a 30 foot extension cord would be safe And my water heater is flame powered
And my water heater is flame poweredGive it a shot.
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