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HelloI bought my father in-law a welder/generator today Thermal Arc TA 4 /170 H Scout. The cables weren't included and I am struggling to find information to which cables I require. Just wondering if someone could provide some help? Looking to give the welder as a gift and would like to have all the requirements to use the machine! I have zero knowledge about welding just starting the process of learning...Thanks!
Reply:Originally Posted by NewWelder17HelloI bought my father in-law a welder/generator today Thermal Arc TA 4 /170 H Scout.  I have zero knowledge about welding just starting the process of learning...Thanks!
Reply:I haven't done any welding I work in a different field. I got the welder on a very good deal from a customer of mine who couldn't pay his full bill. I understand it might be silly question to most but i cannot find much information online regarding this welder which is why I have posted here.
Reply:lol.    maybe someone else here is familiar w/ that welder, i'm not.    how many max amps is it, and is it DC or stricly AC output, and how many feet do you want to be able to stretch out w/ you leads
Reply:Hi, if your father-in-law is just using it around his place I would say about 50ft of 2awg should be a good start up. Head down to LWS aka local welding shop, and they can fix you up with everything you need. Man wish I had a son in law!Thermal Arc 210 - Tweco 211I - Cutmaster 52
Reply:Originally Posted by 123weldwhen you buy other people expensive gifts like that, your supposed to pick out ones that you  want for yourself, that way you can go over there use them
Reply:Some pics of it would greatly help as well. I also am not familiar with that welder at all.-DoogieMiller 350PMiller Trailblazer 325 EFI w/ Excel PowerLincoln LN25 suitcase welderXMT 304/22a feederMiller Syncrowave 350LXMiller EconotigHobart Handler 140(2) Uni-Hydro 42-14Hypertherm 65 plasmaWEBB Gap bed lathe
Reply:Originally Posted by derekpfeifferAnd drink their beer!!
Reply:Worst part of the story is he doesn't drink and I like to drink!Anyways this is the welder http://victortechnologies.com/IM_Upl...55_84-2022.pdfI work in construction and literally saw one on site working away on a big project last week. Recently relocated my family and we are now close to the in-laws. He has is own welding gig on the side but i prefer to have the cables required without asking him.Thanks!
Reply:Originally Posted by 123weldlol.    maybe someone else here is familiar w/ that welder, i'm not.    how many max amps is it, and is it DC or stricly AC output, and how many feet do you want to be able to stretch out w/ you leads
Reply:I got it for $200 bucks so I consider a steal since if you run it just a generator your still up
Reply:go w/ what mxpapa said
Reply:you mean wells, or what kinda drilling operation?
Reply:Print that PDF out and take it with you to the welding shop. It sort of lays it all out for you. 1/2 dinse connectors along with one of the two possible stick kits :STICK KIT (Dinse Kit, part #205785-001 also required)Two 30 ft. #2 cable w/electrode holder, ground clampand lugs (200-250 amps) 410877-001Two 50 ft. #2 cable w/electrode holder, ground clampand lugs (200-250 amps) 410877-004"The things that will destroy America are prosperity at any price, peace at any price, safety first instead of duty first, the love of soft living and the get rich quick theory of life." -Theodore Roosevelt