Need advice on making an extension cord for MM211

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I just bought a Millermatic 211 and do not have 220 in my garage. I want to build an extension cord to hook from my stove outlet. Any advice on what parts i will need?  Thanks
Reply:Pretty much everything you need is listed in this thread...http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...extension+cord.No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Here:  http://www.gts-welco.com/gts-welco.aspx?pcid=89&ptid=1or here:  http://www.brwelder.com/indextemplat...&SubCategory=1I bought two 25' cords.  If I only need one, I use it.  If I need to go further, I plug in the second cord.  These cords are nice and thick. 8ga wire too.   The first link has the lighted end type cord, showing you the cord is plugged in and "hot."  the second link apparently  ow sells only the  on lighted end type from what i can tell.  They both have oil, UV, and wx resistant outer insulating jackets on them too.  If you want, you could also just buy one 50' or 75' also.  I don't think it would be any cheaper to make your own, unless you used "cheaper" (inferior) components just to save a buck.  I wanted a heavy duty cable that cut withstand heavy abuse. These cords can take anything you dish out to them.Last edited by SuperArc; 04-11-2012 at 09:45 AM.Lincoln Power Mig 216Lincoln AC/DC-225/125Miller  625 X-Treme PlasmaMiller 211 Forney 95FI-A 301HF 91110Victor Journeyman O/PMilwaukee DaytonMakita  Baileigh NRA Life Member
Reply:thanks
Reply:My fusebox for the oven has 40amp fuses. Will this be an issue?
Reply:Originally Posted by kev93My fusebox for the oven has 40amp fuses. Will this be an issue?
Reply:Should I use 8 gauge cord? I know nothing about electricity, the mm211 won't be to much for the 40 amp fuses?
Reply:The 40 A fuses are not an issue; 8 ga. cord should be used as it is rated for 40A.The newer wall-mount 6-50R's that I have seen are made of a thermoplastic material and seem much tougher than the old Bakelite ones.If you need a longer cord than a pre-made range cord, I would recommend a length of 8/3 cord with the proper plug & receptacle, rather than splicing to a range cord.JohnA few weldersA lot of hammersA whole lot of C-clamps
Reply:The Range replacement cords are bare on one end so you just connect them to the 6-50r- not really splicing and then just buy a Welder extension cord to go from the MM211 to the Pigtail.If you want to skip the pigtail you can buy 10/3 cord due to the duty cycle of the MM211 but as mentioned earlier by the time you buy the Connectors and cord you are almost close to the cost of purchasing a Pre-Made ext. cord. Even more so if you buy 8/3 cord.The other option is to buy a 120v 10/3 Pre-made cord- Home Depot carries Rigid Brand- and then cut off the 120v connectors and replace with a Range Plug and a 6-50r.Save a couple bucks.Ed Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:and the 10/3 would be heavy enough?
Reply:Yes. 10-3 is normally rated at 30 amps, and with the derating allowed for welders, that gives you even more of a margin of safety. IIRC that machine only draws something like 26 amps 230v..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:double post, sorry.Last edited by SuperArc; 04-12-2012 at 12:54 PM.Lincoln Power Mig 216Lincoln AC/DC-225/125Miller  625 X-Treme PlasmaMiller 211 Forney 95FI-A 301HF 91110Victor Journeyman O/PMilwaukee DaytonMakita  Baileigh NRA Life Member
Reply:Originally Posted by kev93and the 10/3 would be heavy enough?
Reply:yer more likely to start a Fire with yer grinderEd Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge