30amp 240v 3 wire weld plug

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Old May 8, 2016 | 08:28 PM
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Default 30amp 240v 3 wire weld plug

I just acquired a Lincoln Electric 180 weld pac that has a 240v 3 prong cord. ( dryer style )

Lincoln Electric Weld Pak 180 HD Wire Feed Welder-K2515-1 - The Home Depot

My question is too all you welder guys, How are you getting your 240v power source?

I did some research but if any of you can chime in please do, My breaker is about 50ft away from the welding station. Can i just run a 3 wire inclosed female plug setup to a 30amp breaker? RED & BLACK " HOT " & WHITE " GROUND "
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Old May 10, 2016 | 10:35 AM
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Default Re: 30amp 240v 3 wire weld plug

I just added an outdoor electrical box just below my breaker ran 6/3 cable to it. Then I use a 50ft 8/3 outdoor extension cord to get power to my garage when I need to weld.

50' 220 Volt 50 Amp Heavy Duty 8 3 Welder Extension Cord MIG TIG Plasma | eBay

Check the amperage output of your welder, my AHP Alpha Tig is rated for 40 amps so the typical 30 amp dryer outlet should not be used. If I remember correctly I used a 50amp breaker and 50 amp plug in the outdoor box.
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