[TheForge] temporary welder setup

[Paul N]

If you run #10 wire, you'll run the risk of overheating the #10 wire 
without tripping the breaker.

The breaker is protecting the inside wiring (probably #6 wire) from 
over-current.

So bottom line: I think your extension cord may overheat. The "inside" 
wiring and breaker should be fine.

**Paul N (Not an electrician)


Andy Gladish wrote:
> I'm running a small (Miller 180, 220v) wire feed welder on an outdoor job  
> and have to go about 80 feet from the receptacle, which is a dryer style  
> plug on a 50a breaker.
> What size wire do I really need to supply it?
> The more I read the more confusing it gets- on the advice sites  
> electricians are speccing 125a breakers for welders that are designed to  
> run on 50 amps- isn't that really dangerous?
> I have plenty of 10ga rubber armored cable, but don't want to burn the  
> place down- what is the danger point if I use this, wire overheating, or  
> just continuous breaker interruption? I've seen neither so far, using a  
> 60' section of 10 ga.
> Thanks for any ideas!
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