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Jan 22, 2015 22:46:43 GMT
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My Mig welder is a Clarke 165TE or something like that.
Previously I ran it on my driveway via a skinny 13amp extension.
I am sure the system did not like it, with very regular tripping.
Then I got a massive earth clamp and also started plugging the welder straight into the mains....... No Problem since.
HOWEVER......
Now I want to weld the truck and need to be able to move the welder around a lot more.
I need to be referred to either where I can buy a decent amperage type extension cord, or given advice on how to build an extension that allows me to weld uninterrupted.
Thanks.
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Hi, the trouble is your "skinny" 13 amp extension is probably 1.5mm cable and there is too much volt drop which is why it trips out. You really need 2.5mm at least which is the size usually found on heavy duty appliances like washing machines or kettles. I acquired a building site yellow extension lead, because they operate on 110v the current is doubled. Cut off its ends and fitted 3 pin plug and socket, you know it's the right size because it's cramped inside the plug. Mine is fifty foot long and I have no tripping out issues. As I'm sure you know don't use an extension lead still coiled up, pull it all out.
Colin
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taurus
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Try the power lead for caravans - usually about 30m long and good quality cable.
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I've got a extension lead I made up of industrial, rather than domestic, grade rubber cable. Must be around 10mm dia. The original use was for my compressor which used to blow 13amp plug fuses so made the cable and have the blue 16amp connectors with 16 amp fuse in box that just powers the one outlet.
Cable came from an electrical wholesaler rather than DIY store and bought "off the reel". Not too dear either.
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That sounds perfect thanks guys.
I like the idea of buying "off roll" and building my own.
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Jan 23, 2015 21:56:33 GMT
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make you own, head to an electrical wholesaler or even b&q and get some 6mm cable, comes in lengths upto 100m so will be plenty long enough then put a plug on one end and a socket on the other, that will be plenty man enough to run the welder any where on you drive.
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Buy yourself some Arctic grade cable in yellow and make your own with a heavy duty plug and socket
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Thanks guys. Bought this free bundle for £10.00 postage, so just need to get the 16amp plugs and build it, then sorted.  |
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the other thing to remember is to always un roll the cable before using it as a rolled up cable creates a lot of resistance in the cable which wont be helping either.
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Thats how i've wired mine up,however i used the correct coloured blue cable, just don't take that on site anywhere,you'll get shouted at!!
Rewired the welder itself with the same cable and round blue plug.
Fitted the 16amp outlets on thier own circuit and trips in the garage,job done.
Also made an extension lead, and an adaptor so can plug into a standard 3 pin socket if needed.
Works a treat.
( it also helped that i used to be a service technician in the tool hire industry .... So it was free ,,,,,,,,)
Oh and don't forget to put the white cover on the cable BEFORE you wire the plug on ..... You wont believe how often that happens ..... ( but not to me, oh never ........hmmmmm)
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Jan 25, 2015 17:05:28 GMT
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I also want a regular three prong adaptor
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