WranglerX
Super Member
Think so worked telecommunications for 38 years and everything from 26 gauge to 750,000 CM... And I can read the spec provided by welder manufacturer...
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Welder / Wiring for Small Garage
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DaBear3428
Platinum Member
i guess i'm confused about your point?
are you objecting that i gave advice that exceeded the min requirements for this specific equipment?
for the record i acknowledge that the min requirements for this equipment are as low as #14 wire for specific conditions (that i have no way of knowing for sure), i still would recommend #10 wire and a 30 amp CB.
WranglerX
Super Member
I am not objecting to anything.... Just referencing minimum requirement the welder manual states..... Which also makes reference to NEC sections...
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DaBear3428
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Flogger
Silver Member
I would run awg 6. You won't regret it when you buy the next toy and find out you need a little more power. I ran #2 to my shop but it is 130' from the house and I have added numerous circuits since I originally wired it.
KennyG
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Having more capacity sounds good, but the original post said he already had 50 amp service with #6 to the building and is just adding a circuit for the welder. If you are installing a 30 amp breaker for the welder circuit, anything larger than #10 is just wasted money and added difficulty in handling the larger wire.
DaBear3428
Platinum Member
I agree with what you said but laughing at myself because i just talked myself into installing 3/0 for my service, it was a PITA, had to borrow a set of ratcheting cutters to cut it and forget about bending it neatly
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Just brainstorming ... if a future EV would be charged near the far end of this cable run, then more wire capacity now might be a good idea.
ARAYT
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After the wheel fell off of by canoe, you asked how many birds will fit in a dog house, I say well it doesn't matter because a fish doesn't have feathers.
Just trying to add a little humor!
Boy that was a long one.
Just trying to add a little humor!
Boy that was a long one.
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dieselscout80
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Haha 
Well life happens wind storms that make us have to replace the roof and vacation.
Also, my around to it needs to get back in gear.
That said I’m sticking with what I outlined.
Well life happens wind storms that make us have to replace the roof and vacation.
Also, my around to it needs to get back in gear.
That said I’m sticking with what I outlined.