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Ed E
Oct 26, 2007, 01:46 PM
I am in the process of setting up my new welder. The box that I had installed by an electrician has 4 wires, black, red, white and bare.
My welder has a three prong plug as does the new outlet that I just bought.
Which wire goes to the ground prong of the outlet, white or bare?
Do I ignore the other wire?
Thanks for any help.
Ed

tkrussell
Oct 26, 2007, 02:28 PM
The white is neutral, and the bare is ground. Assuming the welder is straight 240 volts, you need the black, red, and bare. Cap the white with electrical tape or a wirenut.

Ed E
Oct 26, 2007, 05:04 PM
Thanks for the help.
Ed