Extension cord vs longer cables?

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So if you needed to stick weld on something 50 feet away from your power source would it be better to use a 50 foot extension cord or 50 foot cables?Miller Maxstar 200 strMontgomery Ward 250 AC/DC
Reply:This subject has been covered before.  I suggest you do a search.The pro & cans of both approaches are covered in previous posts.Rick V 1 Airco Heliwelder 3A/DDR3 CTC 70/90 amp Stick/Tig Inverters in Parallel1 Lincoln MIG PAK 151 Oxy-Acet
Reply:The portable that I use most often has a 75 ft power cord and 75 ft leads, so it would be a toss up at 50 ft., but most often I'll run the leads just to keep the machine out of my way.
Reply:I would just roll my welding machine within reach of my leads and fire up the engine and git'er done. No extension cord needed, unless I need to use a grinder or something else electric. Then just plug it into the welding machine.
Reply:The OP was referring to using a BuzzBox. Longer extension AND cables. 50/50 is about what I've always done.Gitcha ona these.If you need 100 feet go the rest with the cables. http://www.ebay.com/itm/HEAVY-DUTY-5...-/390392625426Bubble gumTooth pixDuct tapeBlack glueGBMF hammerScrew gun --bad battery (see above)
Reply:I've had the same extension cord for a couple years and use it for my MM200, Syncrowave 180 SD and PakMaster 100XL with no problems.MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:I bought the same cord from the same eBay seller. Ordered it Monday about 10 am, had it at my door before noon on Tuesday. I have gotten other supplies from the seller with good results. Got it for my Snappy YA212A.
Reply:It all depends on how you will be impacted by the loss of power due to the resistance of the wires.With a transformer unit, I would strongly reccomend using a longer extention cord with 2 sizes larger wire than the welder's own cord.With an inverter, I'd say protect the expensive electronics with longer leads and adjust the power output to cover the loss.Obviously with MIG or TIG, you're stuck with the leads you have.Be wary of The Numbers: Figures don't lie,. but liars can figure.Welders:2008 Lincoln 140 GMAW&FCAW2012 HF 165 'toy' GTAW&SMAW1970's Cobbled together O/A
Reply:Originally Posted by DetailerDaveI bought the same cord from the same eBay seller. Ordered it Monday about 10 am, had it at my door before noon on Tuesday. I have gotten other supplies from the seller with good results. Got it for my Snappy YA212A.
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Reply:It looks like you have transformer boxes. So longer extension cord for sure.For 220 volt cords I use an 11 meter long 5-12 cord (two 12 gauge conductors for each 120v line and a single 12 gauge ground) and if I need more than that or a little less I have a 6 or 7meter long 3-10 gauge cord too.I run my miller off one or both cords as needed and use the 3-10 cord for my 110v Lincoln welder.old Miller spectrum 625 Lincoln SP-135 T, CO2+0.025 wireMiller model 250 and WP-18V torchCraftsman 100amp AC/DC and WP-17V torchCentury 115-004 HF arc stabilizerHome made 4 transformer spot welderHome made alternator welder
Reply:Originally Posted by BurpeeThe OP was referring to using a BuzzBox. Longer extension AND cables. 50/50 is about what I've always done.Gitcha ona these.If you need 100 feet go the rest with the cables. http://www.ebay.com/itm/HEAVY-DUTY-5...-/390392625426
Reply:Originally Posted by ZapzooSo if you needed to stick weld on something 50 feet away from your power source would it be better to use a 50 foot extension cord or 50 foot cables?
Reply:Originally Posted by BistineauHe never specifically mentioned a buzz box. Just asked if you need to stick weld something 50 feet away. In MY case, since I don't own a  buzz box, I would move the engine drive closer to what needed to be welded. My leads aren't 50' long. For me, I prefer the engine drive over a buzz box, as I am not as limited as to where I can weld. The engine drive can also serve double duty as a standby generator if need be.