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Anyone ever heard of a 220v extension cord???

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by littlepurplecj, May 10, 2005.

  1. littlepurplecj

    littlepurplecj Fellow Jeeper

    I need a 220v extension cord for my 220v 200amp welder, is there even such a thing? If there is, where would I go about getting one? Thanks guys.
     
    littlepurplecj, May 10, 2005
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  2. CT

    CT Member

    Don't know how long you need one. I have bought one from the hardware store that is really a replacement wire for a clothes dryer. It was about 5 feet long. And you could buy some romex wire and put some plugs on it. I would be sure to get as big of wire as you can. Don't want to overload anything with a small wire.
     
    CT, May 10, 2005
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  3. Hawkes

    Hawkes Member

    I just made one out of regular NMD wire and put the ends on. Available at hardware stores and electrical supply places by the foot. Wire size depends on input amps. If you're going to drag it around a lot, use cabtire. (Black flexible cord used in extension cords)

    Paul
     
    Hawkes, May 10, 2005
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  4. Chuck

    Chuck Sponsor

    Chuck, May 10, 2005
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  5. jd7

    jd7 Sponsor

    just get some 8/3 or 6/3 sjt cable put the plugs on it you need.
     
    jd7, May 10, 2005
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  6. Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    Purple - I have 2 25' cords I built to use in my shop. I've had one for over 20 years. Just get good grade cord and ends and they will last a lifetime if you keep them out of the sun and clean.
     
    Warloch, May 10, 2005
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  7. Project71-5

    Project71-5 BACON

    I made a 10' out of 8/3 I believe. Put the ends on and it works great!
     
    Project71-5, May 10, 2005
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  8. michigan_pinstripes

    michigan_pinstripes I'm not lost, I'm wandering

    Home Depot has extention cords for generators (yellow $65 IIRC)

    I think you could make one for $40. Cable and ends aren't cheap.
     
    michigan_pinstripes, May 10, 2005
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  9. 67cj5

    67cj5 Member

    I have a 70 footer I use on my welder . I made mine from 6/3 and just bought the ends. I would just run 220 to my garage, but I live in Government housing for now. The only downfall to this is my wife cant dry clothes when I am welding. (plugs into the dryer outlet) .The ends are about 15.00 dollars each and I believe the wire is about 1.50 a foot. Mine was almost free as most supplies were donated by my work.
     
    67cj5, May 12, 2005
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