Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    tracy44's Avatar
    tracy44 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    May 5, 2011, 06:48 PM
    How to wire a 208 /230 volt supply for a welder?
    To Whom It May Concern:

    I need some advice on a 4 3 wire with ground wire; where does the ground wire go on a 208/230 setup? I am using a 50 amp double pole breaker.

    Sincerely,
    Tracy G. McDougal
    [email protected]
    tkrussell's Avatar
    tkrussell Posts: 9,659, Reputation: 725
    Uber Member
    		  
    #2

    May 6, 2011, 02:37 AM
    Ground wires connect to the equipment ground bar in the panel at one end, and the green screw of a receptacle at the other end.

    If the panel contains the Main Breaker for the service, the neutral bar will accept ground wires.
    Missouri Bound's Avatar
    Missouri Bound Posts: 1,532, Reputation: 94
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #3

    May 6, 2011, 06:27 PM
    Tracy. Not too sure what you are asking. Are you asking how to wire a plug on a welder, a receptacle for a welder or what? And do you have a 3 or 4 wire plug? Most welders have a 3 prong plug, two hots and a ground.
    emtiem's Avatar
    emtiem Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #4

    Aug 21, 2012, 07:02 PM
    I am asking the proper way to wire my welder to my garage panel. I see the instructions say the welder comes with a ( nema type 6-50p) plug. I needed a ( nema type 6-50r ) receptacle, which I hooked up , using 10 AWG, WITH A 30 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER. I DO NOT THINK I HOOKED IT UP CORRECTLY, I HEAR THE WELDER'S FAN, also the "crackling" sound from the welder, when I pull the trigger, like I remember it should sound. I do not see the feeder roll turning at all and feel I did something wrong. The .035 wire freely moves around inside the liner and the wire is NOT arc'd or welded to the tip at all. The trouble shooting guide says 1st, check that the proper voltage is going to the welder..

    I see the manual says the unit should be used with a 40 amp fuse with 12/3 wire, my welder has a 3 prong plug 2 leads and 1 ground wire. I feel I should have or did not wire the welder correctly using the wires given, I also was told I can use the 12/3 and a 20 amp breaker and all should be fine, please offer any advice, I appreciate the input, thanks in advance, Mike... Just looking to repair my chain guard for my 1976 sportster... :)
    Missouri Bound's Avatar
    Missouri Bound Posts: 1,532, Reputation: 94
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #5

    Aug 21, 2012, 07:07 PM
    You need to start your own thread, not pile on an existing one.
    emtiem's Avatar
    emtiem Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #6

    Aug 21, 2012, 07:11 PM
    30-155 amps the weld-pak 155 lincoln electric, I opened the welder to install the small hose for the inert gas for MIG WELDING AND SAW THE CONNECTIONS LOOKING GOOD, LIKE THE REST OF THE UNIT!!
    emtiem's Avatar
    emtiem Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #7

    Aug 21, 2012, 07:13 PM
    I am not sure why I feel it is the wiring, but being the feed roller for the wire feed does not move, I am wondering even more now... It worked at a friends home before I hooked it up at my house, time between, about 1 year...
    Missouri Bound's Avatar
    Missouri Bound Posts: 1,532, Reputation: 94
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #8

    Aug 21, 2012, 07:29 PM
    Friend nearby? Take it there and try it. I'll bet it won't work there either. If the fan comes on, it's wired correctly. And the spec show your 30 amp circuit as being adequate. I"d double check that wiring with the unit off. Wiggle some of the wires on the feeder. Is it rusty, is the wire stuck? Try taking the wire out and trying it. Does that feeder have a clutch assembly?
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

How many amps at 208 volt to supply a transformer to create 480 volt 150 amp [ 3 Answers ]

Power requirements using a 112.5 kva transformer

What kind of ground screw to use for grounding w a 4-6 gauge wire from a 208/230 volt [ 2 Answers ]

I am wiring a receptacle for a millermatic 251 welder that requires 48/42 amps. I am using 4 gauge wire for the two hots. Little overkill but it was gotten for free. I am not sure how to ground the 4-6 gauge wire I plan on using on the receptacle. The typical grounding screw meant to be screwed...

1/6 HP 2-speed 1075 rpm 208/230 volt condenser fan motor wiring diagram [ 2 Answers ]

I am having trouble wiring the condenser fan motor in with capacitor and new contactor on a single phase 240V system. I have no wiring diagrams to go by as this condenser is 20 plus years old. The compressor will fire but I cannot get the fan motor to run even though it's wired off both sides of...

Can you run a 208 volt heating panel on 240 volt electrical supply [ 1 Answers ]

I have a baseboard electric heater that is 208 volts. My power supply is 240 volts. What will happen if I try to run m y 240 volt electrical supply to my 208 volt electric baseboard heater?

Br220 breaker: 208/230 welder [ 5 Answers ]

At the service panel, I have a Cuttler Hammer BR220. The assigned receptacle is a twist-loc 250V 20A type (NEMA LS 20-R). The welder I want to use is a Tri-Arc 160 which is rated for 208/230. This plug does not match the wall receptacle. What is the path of least resistance to turn...

View more questions Search