New Hobart Handler 187 welder, need help making extension cord?

Question

I just got a new HH 187 and I can not use it yet. I plan on hooking it up to the 220 volt outlet for the dryer for now as that is the only 220 plug in the house for right now. Eventually I am going to run 220 out to the shop, but for right now I am just going to make an extension cord to use until I can wire the shop for 220.

So my question is what kind of wire do I need? What is the most affordable that will work safely? And approx. how much will it cost.

Thanks.

Answer 1

Hi, I've had to do similiar things for equipment. First, you need to measure the distance. The shorter the better, a longer cord will affect the performance of your machine (more so in the higher settings). If your cord is longer than say, 50 feet, you'll want 8-3 SJ, SO, SOW or whatever. You cord NEMA configuration is most likely 6/30P (three prong), but your dryer could be 14/30P (four prong), so you'll want to verify before you purchase one. If your dryer outlet is the four prong type you will still use 3 conductor cord, you simply won't use the nuetral (white or silver screw) on the cord cap. They don't exactly give these kind of parts away, they'll cost a bundle I'm sure. It might be a little cheaper to add a circuit in your panel. That's another story.



You will need to price 10-3 SO,SJ, or SOW and a set of cord caps(male and female) locally, versus 10-3 romex (NM), if you use romex you will also have to buy a breaker, receptacle, box and straps. You'll also need info on appropriate wiring methods. Good luck

Answer 2

Go to a hardware store and get some 10-3 S.O. cord and a male dryer plug. Then just match color for color in the plug and in the welder.

I've done similar jobs for other people in the past.

Answer 3

i think of you will could circulate to extention twine manufacturers. only circulate to a ironmongery save that sells the black, rubber coated cords and seem on the variety call. Then, seem them up on the internet. I truthfully have seen the cords you're conversing approximately, an prolonged time in the past, so i do no longer bear in techniques the variety. Sorry.

Answer 4

it only uses 30 amps @ 220 volts?

if it draw more than that you cannot use the dryer outlet.