Need help connecting a L14-30P for a 240 generator (pictures)

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I need a little help connecting this up.  I just bought a Hitachi E71 generator to run my Miller 180.  I need to connect the 240 line and I am not sure how to rig it up.  It is a L14 - 30P 240.  This is what the Hitachi requires.  Could someone walk me through the electrical connection?  I would appreciate any help!here is the setup..... Attached ImagesLast edited by Down&out; 12-25-2010 at 12:44 AM.
Reply:you have one ground, one neutral, and two hots.  If you have a volt meter, it is pretty easy.  If you don't know how to determine the hots, neutral, and ground then you really don't need to be doing this by yourself.
Reply:Originally Posted by Scott Youngyou have one ground, one neutral, and two hots.  If you have a volt meter, it is pretty easy.  If you don't know how to determine the hots, neutral, and ground then you really don't need to be doing this by yourself.
Reply:Hold on a secGot a Pic  I thinkBefore we get that farare you using Romex?You really need to get some CordLast edited by Broccoli1; 12-25-2010 at 01:03 AM.Reason: Romex PhotoEd 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:If you want to use the Romex to run the 180 temporarily... then use the Red & Black as the Hots and use the White as the Ground. BUT please buy some cord.on the L14-30X=HotY=HotW= neutral which you don't use so do not terminate any wires to it.G=Ground.Good thing is you are wiring up a 240v device so even if you were to wire it 120v- not that big o' deal- welder just won't workOther way around and you let smoke out. Gotta go see if Santa ate the cookies yet Last edited by Broccoli1; 12-25-2010 at 01:10 AM.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:Basically on that 14-30 you're going to be using the two straights and the U shaped almost round. The round is the ground and the straights are the hots. The black and white will be hot and the (ahem bare) green you don't have will be the ground.  Leave the 'L' lug unoccupied. Like Broc says you really should be using some kind of flexible cord material.Ooops, scuse me I see you have the twist lock. Use Brocs drawing and ignore the my above statement about the 'L'. lugLast edited by Sandy; 12-25-2010 at 01:16 AM.Reason: Correction"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
Reply:The cord I have is the cord in the picture in the first post, the black, white, red and ground green, that is all I have to work withLast edited by Down&out; 12-25-2010 at 01:23 AM.
Reply:Originally Posted by Down&outThe cord I have is the cord in the picture in the first post, the black, white, red and ground green, that is all I have to work with
Reply:Here is my current set up.  This wire I had laying around and I have been using it to plug into a 240 dryer outlet in my laundry room..  It is 50ft of Romex.  I do need to switch to cord not doubt. But until that time I need to make do with this.Any help is greatly appreciated!! Attached ImagesLast edited by Down&out; 12-25-2010 at 02:42 AM.
Reply:I do need to get some cord.  SO, I suppose the questions is - what is the ideal setup for this combo -- Miller 180, Hitachi E71?  I would like 50ft of cord.  What is the best most affordable cord and where do I get it??Last edited by Down&out; 12-25-2010 at 02:52 AM.
Reply:You can buy 50' of 8-3 (8 gauge, 3 wire) SOOJ or SOOW 300 volt outdoor cord at Home Depot or Lowe's on the bulk reel, priced by the foot, for not all that much money.  You can get away with less expensive 10 gauge if you're short on money.MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:Originally Posted by Down&outHere is my current set up.  This wire I had laying around and I have been using it to plug into a 240 dryer outlet in my laundry room..  It is 50ft of Romex.  I do need to switch to cord not doubt. But until that time I need to make do with this.Any help is greatly appreciated!!
Reply:Looks like you used the Black, white and Bare wire  soConnect Black to XWhite- to Y**Bare wire -to G**THIS IS FOR THIS APPLICATION ONLYEd 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:Rather than using romex I would suggest that you go to Lowe's or where ever and buy a 50amp electric range cord.StephenMillermatic 251Miller Syncrowave 200Miller 30A SpoolgunHypertherm Powermax 30Etc., etc., etc.............Cancer Sucks!
Reply:Looks like it's time to get some decent extension cord for hell sakes.Thanks for the help.  I am headed to the welding supply store to get fixed up.. any other suggestions for the setup I am using?  Miller 180Hitachi E71 Generator 6000w continue / 7100w peakLast edited by Down&out; 12-25-2010 at 02:05 PM.
Reply:Originally Posted by Down&outLooks like it's time to get some decent extension cord for hell sakes.Thanks for the help.  I am headed to the welding supply store to get fixed up.. any other suggestions for the setup I am using?  Miller 180Hitachi E71 Generator 6000w continue / 7100w peak
Reply:Shoot, I forgot today was Christmas.  Well, monday then Shop rigs -Miller Syncrowave 250 DXMiller 252Home rigs -Esab Caddy c200iHitachi E71 GeneratorMetabo chop saw, grinders, etc Two catsUnhealthy addictions to surfing and demolition derby
Reply:BTW- where are you located?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:On the north coast of California near the Oregon borderShop rigs -Miller Syncrowave 250 DXMiller 252Home rigs -Esab Caddy c200iHitachi E71 GeneratorMetabo chop saw, grinders, etc Two catsUnhealthy addictions to surfing and demolition derby
Reply:Originally Posted by goinssrRather than using romex I would suggest that you go to Lowe's or where ever and buy a 50amp electric range cord.
Reply:got my 50ft of cord and my pig tail.  Could someone please let me know if I wired these correctlythis is the pigtail wiring..L14-30 to 50A 125/250V Leviton (old clothes dryer male)Here is the pigtailMale  female L14 - 30And here is my 50ft 10AWG 3 wireMale L14-30Pand the female 650 for Miller, Esab ect..Shop rigs -Miller Syncrowave 250 DXMiller 252Home rigs -Esab Caddy c200iHitachi E71 GeneratorMetabo chop saw, grinders, etc Two catsUnhealthy addictions to surfing and demolition derby
Reply:Good to goEd 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:Originally Posted by Broccoli1Good to go