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    Aug 26, 2010, 09:51 PM
    240v generator
    I have a generator that has 240v the plug for it is 4wires I want to hook up my 220v welder to my gen but my welder only has a 3wire plug I'am trying to make a pig tail so I can hook them up together can anyone help me thank you
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    Aug 27, 2010, 06:07 PM
    What is the plug configuration of the welder (NEMA)? It's likely that your welder uses two hots and a ground rather than a neutral. You need to determine that before you omit one or the other.
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