need plug cord for Lincoln Idealiarc 250 ac/dc... ga?

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I bought a nice heavy old Lincoln Idealarc 250 ac/dc/? and noticed the plug cord had been replaced with heavy house wire. What is sufficient plug wire so as not to lose amps? Will 8-3 work in rubber coating? thinking 15 ft cord. 8-3. My local store has it in 25 foot lengths. but thinking 25 foot bit long to hold amps? or.. do I need 6-3?  This is the old heavy lincoln Idealarc machine that is 250AC/ 300DC  ( got it for $175 but could have had it for 150- but they had to hold it for me.. it is near mint)
Reply:I would suggest 6-3 SO with a 50A plug Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkSteveMiller Dialarc 250 (1990)Miller Maxstar 140 STR (2003)Lincoln SA200 Redface Pipeliner (1966)Lincoln MP210 (2015)Victor and MECO torches
Reply:Good deal on a great welder. I would suggest 6-3 SO power cord Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkSteveMiller Dialarc 250 (1990)Miller Maxstar 140 STR (2003)Lincoln SA200 Redface Pipeliner (1966)Lincoln MP210 (2015)Victor and MECO torches
Reply:Thanks everyone. just ordered 10ft of 6-3 SOOW wire. Hoping SOOW is SO?  Also, think 10 ft is too long for a welder plug cord? Longer the better but don't want to loose any amps or very little.
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Originally Posted by Geno

Thanks everyone. just ordered 10ft of 6-3 SOOW wire. Hoping SOOW is SO?  Also, think 10 ft is too long for a welder plug cord? Longer the better but don't want to loose any amps or very little.
Reply:The outlet from panel runs 15 feet. uses 6/3 coaxial.
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Originally Posted by Geno

The outlet from panel runs 15 feet. uses 6/3 coaxial.