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    Oct 26, 2009, 01:29 PM
    Sizing wire to feed an arc welder
    I'd like to run wire from my 200 amp service panel in the basement about 65' to my garage for my arc welder. What size wire and breaker should I use? It's a Lindy 230 stick welder.
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    Oct 26, 2009, 01:38 PM
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    6/2 w/g cable would be typical.

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