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handirifle
Veteran Member
Well there were a lot of factors that helped me form my decision. I looked long and hard at the 25ft 12ga extension cord, but in the end, I bought a 30ft piece if 12/3 and hard wired it to the welder. I seriously considered, also, putting a dedicated 20 amp plug on it, because my shop circuits have dedicated 20 amp recepticals, BUT, I want it to be portable and a dedicated 20 amp receptical isn't real common. That said, I put on a std plug, like it came with, but on the newer, heavier cord.
I did it this way for a few reasons. First is $$$$. I am on a fixed income, and even this setup cost over $40, while the 25ft extension cord was $31. I spent more cause this eliminated the 14ga weak link of the original cord.
A larger cord would be nice, for later on if and when, I get a 220v welder, but I currently do not own one, and cannot justify one that I have to "adapt" back to my needs.
So my available funds, and current needs outweigh future considerations.
So, for now I have a longer power cord, and am happy I do. Thanks for all the feedback, and I really do appreciate all the different opinions. All good logic.
I did it this way for a few reasons. First is $$$$. I am on a fixed income, and even this setup cost over $40, while the 25ft extension cord was $31. I spent more cause this eliminated the 14ga weak link of the original cord.
A larger cord would be nice, for later on if and when, I get a 220v welder, but I currently do not own one, and cannot justify one that I have to "adapt" back to my needs.
So my available funds, and current needs outweigh future considerations.
So, for now I have a longer power cord, and am happy I do. Thanks for all the feedback, and I really do appreciate all the different opinions. All good logic.
