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[turbo466]

I want to lengthen my Lincoln 225 tombstone cables by 25 foot so I can have better reach but don't know what size to buy. Anybody know which AWG number to go with? Do these from cableyard look like a good deal? EP Welding Cable - Very Flexible

thanks

 

[Shield Arc]

Here you go.

Welding Cable Amperage Chart

 

[Haywire]

Problem with those welding charts is that they start at 100ft. I used 2 ga to extend my cables by 15' and haven't had a problem.

 

[turbo466]

bought 50 foot of 2 ga. for 100 bucks I think it should do the trick...will sure be handy to not have to drag the welder around the place

 

[easygo]

Problem with those welding charts is that they start at 100ft. I used 2 ga to extend my cables by 15' and haven't had a problem.

The length in these charts gives the total length of cable. So. If you want an extra 25' distance from your welder that is 50' total. Not too hard to get up to the 100' total length.

 

[Haywire]

Interesting. I wouldn't have read it that way. If I wanted to get 100' from my welder, I would have looked at the chart and figured for 100'. They need a foot note or something to clarify.

Ian

 

[easygo]

Interesting. They need a foot note or something to clarify.

Ian

*The total circuit length includes both welding and grounds leads (based on 4-volt drop) 60% duty cycle.

The above is the footnote from the chart that Shield Arc provided the link for.

 

[Haywire]

LOL... you make it easy not to like you. :laughing:

 

[easygo]

I know. My wife says so too that I can be a grumpy guy. But I say cheers!!! :drink::drink::drink: