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    Offline burnt orange

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    Welder issues
    « on: July 15, 2011 - 07:08:00 PM »
    I have a LinconMig Pak 140.
    I kept tripping the 15A breaker so I had an Electrician install a new 20A breaker, wiring and an outdoor receptacle.
    I still have to use a 50 foot 12Ga extension cord.

    My problem is that after about 15 seconds of welding the breaker still trips!  :pullinghair:

    What don't I get?  Am I missing something?   :clueless:
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    Offline 72cudamaan

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    Re: Welder issues
    « Reply #1 on: July 15, 2011 - 07:51:22 PM »
    Yep. You didn't take into account the resistance in 50 ft. of cable. Either run 8-10 gauge cable or increase you breaker to a
    30 amp unit. Or reduce the length of your existing cable.
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    Offline 72rtchallenger

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    Re: Welder issues
    « Reply #2 on: July 15, 2011 - 08:00:24 PM »
    Quote from: 72cudamaan on July 15, 2011 - 07:51:22 PM
    Yep. You didn't take into account the resistance in 50 ft. of cable. Either run 8-10 gauge cable or increase you breaker to a
    30 amp unit. Or reduce the length of your existing cable.
    :iagree: its best to plug the welder in direct or run  as short  as of an extension cord as possible and use the 8 to 10 gauge wire
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    Offline femtnmax

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    Re: Welder issues
    « Reply #3 on: July 15, 2011 - 09:18:23 PM »
    Quote from: 72rtchallenger on July 15, 2011 - 08:00:24 PM
    :iagree: its best to plug the welder in direct or run  as short  as of an extension cord as possible and use the 8 to 10 gauge wire
    :iagree:
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    Offline burnt orange

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    Re: Welder issues
    « Reply #4 on: July 15, 2011 - 09:23:56 PM »
    Crap....more $$$$   :banghead:

    Thanks guys, this project would never get done without the great advice from all you experienced car nuts!   :worshippy
     
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    Offline GoodysGotaCuda

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    Re: Welder issues
    « Reply #5 on: July 15, 2011 - 11:41:15 PM »
    Quote from: 72rtchallenger on July 15, 2011 - 08:00:24 PM
    :iagree: its best to plug the welder in direct or run  as short  as of an extension cord as possible and use the 8 to 10 gauge wire

     :iagree:
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