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golddiggerme
Aug 22, 2010, 06:44 PM
Hi , I have a AC 225 amp Linclon welder (w/3 wire plug)

Input S Phase 230volts 50 amps

Output 225 amps max at 25 arc volts

I got # 6 wire , 50 amp breaker and a three wire receptical

ma0641
Aug 23, 2010, 05:22 PM
What is the rating of the breaker box, spaces left? How far from the breaker box will the welder be. Tell us more.

golddiggerme
Aug 24, 2010, 05:33 PM
Hi The rating of the box is 200 volts max. and the main breaker has 200 amps on it. Also the box has 10 open spaces.


Thanks
Ed

golddiggerme
Aug 24, 2010, 06:27 PM
Yes, the breaker box is about 12ft
Away from welder

ma0641
Aug 24, 2010, 08:05 PM
I hope you mean 240V @ 200 Amps. Yes? Otherwise you can't use it. If it is 240V, you need 2 hots@120V each and a ground. Straight 240 doesn't require a neutral. One hot lead per breaker and then the ground. You may have a little trouble getting a#6 under the breaker lug. Put the female in a box, mount it to a wall stud and plug in the welder.

golddiggerme
Aug 24, 2010, 09:15 PM
Yes 240 volts @200amps

ma0641
Aug 25, 2010, 12:50 PM
So now what is the question? NEMA 6-50R, female in wall outlet, welder should have plug end. If not get a 6-50R male.

golddiggerme
Aug 25, 2010, 02:44 PM
No more questions. Thank you so much for your help.Your help is greatly appreciated.
If I don't fry myself I'll let you know. Have a good day.

Ed A.