Looking for a plug with a handle

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I 've been looking for a 220 volt 30 amp power grip/pull handle plug to put on the end of my 8-3  Bus drop  welder extension cord, (don't like my hand that close to the blades when I have to unplug from the wall ) can't find a 30 amp 3 wire plug that works with a NEMA 6-50 R receptacle would any one know if someone makes one like I want ? or will I have to use a 4 wire replacement plug and set it up as a 3 wire ?Thanks for any and all help.Joe
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Originally Posted by steelsmith101

I 've been looking for a 220 volt 30 amp power grip/pull handle plug to put on the end of my 8-3  Bus drop  welder extension cord, (don't like my hand that close to the blades when I have to unplug from the wall ) can't find a 30 amp 3 wire plug that works with a NEMA 6-50 R receptacle would any one know if someone makes one like I want ? or will I have to use a 4 wire replacement plug and set it up as a 3 wire ?Thanks for any and all help.Joe
Reply:How about just a large zip tie threaded between the blades and around to the front  and leave enough slack to get your fingers thru it to pull it out of the receptacle? You shouldn't need your fingers near the blades to plug it in.Ol' Stonebreaker  "Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes"Hobart G-213 portableMiller 175 migMiller thunderbolt ac/dc stick Victor O/A setupMakita chop saw
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Originally Posted by mla2ofus

How about just a large zip tie threaded between the blades and around to the front  and leave enough slack to get your fingers thru it to pull it out of the receptacle? You shouldn't need your fingers near the blades to plug it in.
Reply:Will I checked with a supply house near me that I use from time to time, they told me they know of no one making what I was looking for. So I will DIMS .  I know I should never need something like this But I also have seen what happens when things go wrong.Thanks for all of your feed back, take care.Joe
Reply:I googled DIMS and couldn't find any definition that seemed to pertain to your situation, so please explain.Ol' Stonebreaker  "Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes"Hobart G-213 portableMiller 175 migMiller thunderbolt ac/dc stick Victor O/A setupMakita chop saw
Reply:I've seen plugs with handles used in the RV industry, I didn't pay attention what they were though.IMPEACH BIDEN!NRA LIFE MEMBERUNITWELD 175 AMP 3 IN1 DCMIDSTATES 300 AMP AC MACHINEGOD HELP AMERICA!“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream".RONALD REAGAN
Reply:I guess a guy could get one of these https://www.toolorbit.com/superior-e...63d806438bdcba and adapt it to whatever ya got on the wall or the welder.
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Originally Posted by mla2ofus

I googled DIMS and couldn't find any definition that seemed to pertain to your situation, so please explain.
Reply:Hi.  I can not get my computer to mark the site.   But if you  google  RV   cables and plugs  at Amazon .caThey have both  male and female  ends  with handles on them.  You can get either  30  or 50 amp  versionsI'm  sure they are available on e bay as well.
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Originally Posted by Josey

Hi.  I can not get my computer to mark the site.   But if you  google  RV   cables and plugs  at Amazon .caThey have both  male and female  ends  with handles on them.  You can get either  30  or 50 amp  versionsI'm  sure they are available on e bay as well.
Reply:Use a switchbox to de-energize the receptacle on the cord before manually making the connection.


Reply:You can always use the 50 amp twist lock shielded plug.Pins are recessed inside a metal shield so there is no chance of your hand contacting a live connection. They are not a nema rated plug and come in single phase and 3 phase styles.Also known as a California twist lock plug.See them used on welders all the time.Another choice is look up the Meltric plug. These all real nice.The receptacle is a rated disconnect. Receptacle is dead until plug is inserted and turned. To unplug press the release and plug is ejected.Only weak point on these plugs is do not drag on concrete. The ears needed to turn the receptacle on can get ground off. easy to prevent. The Meltric plug parts can be used on cord end or panel mounted. look them up.
Reply:Looking like the RV plug and 50 amp range receptacle is the way to go.  Just don't wire the neutral or pull that blade out of the cord cap completely if removeable.One of these https://www.walmart.com/ip/50-Amp-RV...a8cfe03e245716Into one of thesehttps://www.walmart.com/ip/Eaton-125...acle/875402075
Reply:I bought a extension cord 25 ft with a pull handle on the plug that is used for my 240 volt welder.  Northern Tool so maybe some one sells a plug with handle.
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Originally Posted by Bob-O

I bought a extension cord 25 ft with a pull handle on the plug that is used for my 240 volt welder.  Northern Tool so maybe some one sells a plug with handle.
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Originally Posted by ronsii

I have quite a few of those... but they're all 90degree plugs.... I'm guessing the OP wants a straight plug.  


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Originally Posted by danielplace

Straight ones the whole plug/cord cap body is your handle. I was thinking handle on the 90°. They seem to be the ones you have harder time getting a hold of I think.
Reply:Just this morning my wife gave me the task of cutting up a shipping box for the recycle bin and whadaya know it had this plastic handle on it and I thought of this thread.......a couple pokes with my Swiss Army knife and voila! I never thought about having a handle on the plug but it might be nice to make things easier especially with gloves on. I always unplug my machines due to lightning.Last edited by bigb; 10-15-2020 at 11:56 AM.Miller Challenger 172Miller Thunderbolt AC/DC 225/150Miller Maxstar 150 STLVictor 100CVictor JourneymanOxweld OAHarris O/ASmith O/A little torchNo, that's not my car.
Reply:At 5/64" there won't be any risk of the plug not seating far enough either in case anyone is wondering, especially considering the light amp draw and duty cycle of a small mig machineMiller Challenger 172Miller Thunderbolt AC/DC 225/150Miller Maxstar 150 STLVictor 100CVictor JourneymanOxweld OAHarris O/ASmith O/A little torchNo, that's not my car.
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Originally Posted by bigb

At 5/64" there won't be any risk of the plug not seating far enough either in case anyone is wondering, especially considering the light amp draw and duty cycle of a small mig machine
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Originally Posted by bigb

At 5/64" there won't be any risk of the plug not seating far enough either in case anyone is wondering, especially considering the light amp draw and duty cycle of a small mig machine
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Originally Posted by John T

thats a nice little caliper...    Is that an Amazon special?I see a couple similar on there....
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Originally Posted by steelsmith101

I 've been looking for a 220 volt 30 amp power grip/pull handle plug to put on the end of my 8-3  Bus drop  welder extension cord, (don't like my hand that close to the blades when I have to unplug from the wall ) can't find a 30 amp 3 wire plug that works with a NEMA 6-50 R receptacle would any one know if someone makes one like I want ? or will I have to use a 4 wire replacement plug and set it up as a 3 wire ?Thanks for any and all help.Joe
Reply:If you can't find one, why not make one? 4 longer bolts, a piece of plate (aluminum or steel) and a handle of some sort (maybe a steel or aluminum rod welded onto the plate). Drill 4 holes to match holes on the cord end, put the longer bolts in, and you're good to go.Heres a photo of the back of a 6-50 cord cap. The 4 bolts go right through to nuts on the other side.Handle wouldn't be all that hard to make.

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Originally Posted by danielplace

Looking like the RV plug and 50 amp range receptacle is the way to go.  Just don't wire the neutral or pull that blade out of the cord cap completely if removeable.One of these https://www.walmart.com/ip/50-Amp-RV...a8cfe03e245716Into one of thesehttps://www.walmart.com/ip/Eaton-125...acle/875402075
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Originally Posted by N2 Welding

Is that yellow Male plug the same type that electric dryers use in the laundry room?
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Originally Posted by ronsii

If the dryer in question has a 4 prong then yes it most likely is... but I have seen quite a few with the 'L' prong in them.
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Originally Posted by danielplace

They wouldn't be the same whether 3 or 4 wire type. A dryer uses 30 amp and these are rated 50 amp like a range. Quite honestly though aside from the rating many 30 and 50 cord caps and receptacle are of exact same construction no matter if it is 30 or 50 amp.  The blades are different denoting the ampacity of them is all.
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Originally Posted by ronsii

It's kind of weird around this area... but I've gone into houses they are wiring when we are there doing finish grading and such.. some will have the 3 pin slant types and some will have the 4 pin welder type??? usually good sized electrical outfits wiring them so don't know if it's a preference thing or what??? I do know years ago around here modular houses had 4 prong receptacles. The inspectors around here are a different breed also

have had them tell me to my face to throw that thing away!!(current NEC code book)
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Reply:Strengthening finger/wrist/forearm GRIP strength will help...Pinch grip dumb bell...

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Originally Posted by steelsmith101

I 've been looking for a 220 volt 30 amp power grip/pull handle plug to put on the end of my 8-3  Bus drop welder extension cord, (don't like my hand that close to the blades when I have to unplug from the wall ) Joe
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Originally Posted by danielplace

Was thinking the tighter you grab the 240 volt the more it would hurt.


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Originally Posted by Lis2323

Strengthening finger/wrist/forearm GRIP strength will help...Pinch grip dumb bell...

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Originally Posted by ronsii

What's the best type of grease to use with that... for the 'advanced' users???