welding cables (are they special?)

Superduper · Mar 4, 2008

flusher said:
I made a 30-ft extension cord for my Hobart Stickmate LX using 8 AWG/3 conductor cable, stranded wire, neoprene insulation rated at 600V, -50C to 105C temperature range and I run the welder off 230V/50A service. Works fine.

Flusher, I am actually referring to the welding leads, not the power cable but thanks for the info anyhow.

Superduper · Mar 4, 2008

jgrieve said:
If the connections arent right you should be able to buy and install them.

Getting the cable ends don't seem to be too hard. The panel mount jacks on the other hand, are a different matter. I haven't found any sources for those except 1.

While we are on the subject of the welding lead jacks/receptacles, can anyone help identify these connections? Round brass holes with 3/8" inside diameter, smooth bore (no keyway?). If I can get cable ends that will fit these jacks, it will make my prob much smaller, thanks.