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  • Aug 22, 2010, 06:44 PM
    golddiggerme
    How to wire my home welder
    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
  • Aug 23, 2010, 05:22 PM
    ma0641

    What is the rating of the breaker box, spaces left? How far from the breaker box will the welder be. Tell us more.
  • Aug 24, 2010, 05:33 PM
    golddiggerme

    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
  • Aug 24, 2010, 06:27 PM
    golddiggerme

    Yes, the breaker box is about 12ft
    Away from welder
  • Aug 24, 2010, 08:05 PM
    ma0641

    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.
  • Aug 24, 2010, 09:15 PM
    golddiggerme

    Yes 240 volts @200amps
  • Aug 25, 2010, 12:50 PM
    ma0641
    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.
  • Aug 25, 2010, 02:44 PM
    golddiggerme

    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.

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