I just bought a Lincoln ProMIG 175. This is a 220v welder.
Here is the problem. The elecrical cord on the welder is about 6 ft long. I could run it on my dryer outlet (which is a 50 amp breaker) with about a 25 ft extension cord. I don't even know if such things are made. Or, I could have an outlet added to the box that is located in the garage.
I got a quote to add the outlet in the garage and it was $250 minimum. I'm thinking the extension cord (if available) will work and be less expensive.
Any performance issues with doing this? I should mention, the manual states that the input current is 20 amps. Also, the electrical panel is about 15 feet from the dryer plug so, all together I will have short of 50 ft of wire from the panel to the welder.
Also, I know I could add a outlet myself but I have zero experience with doing that. Sounds dangerous :shocking:
Here is the problem. The elecrical cord on the welder is about 6 ft long. I could run it on my dryer outlet (which is a 50 amp breaker) with about a 25 ft extension cord. I don't even know if such things are made. Or, I could have an outlet added to the box that is located in the garage.
I got a quote to add the outlet in the garage and it was $250 minimum. I'm thinking the extension cord (if available) will work and be less expensive.
Any performance issues with doing this? I should mention, the manual states that the input current is 20 amps. Also, the electrical panel is about 15 feet from the dryer plug so, all together I will have short of 50 ft of wire from the panel to the welder.
Also, I know I could add a outlet myself but I have zero experience with doing that. Sounds dangerous :shocking: