Thread: Thoughts on Welders?
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Old 09-25-2010, 05:58 PM
Matt L Matt L is offline
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Originally Posted by JamesDean View Post
I do have an electric dryer, however its further away than the box. Cord length would be 50ft+. If it was just from the box it would be around 30ft.

I cant put a plug next to the box as basement is finished. I can temporarily install a plug and use that perhaps...

What gauge wire would be best?
An extra 20' of cord is better than a socket hanging precariously next to the box.

For 30A, you need 10G solid wire.
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