Electrical idiot needs your help!

[Cuz]

So, I got a welder for Xmas (yaaa!) but I have a problem. It's a 220 welder and I don't have an outlet for that in my garage. The welder will be used right by the breaker in me garage and I assume there's a way to get it plugged up at the breaker, right? Maybe not...
Can anybody help me out on this problem? Thanks



PS: If this is something I shouldn't take myself and anyone here can do it for me that isn't too far from Midlothina Tx I have cash in hand!

[12RingKing]

Absolutely......

Get yourself a 220V welding recepticle and a 2 pole breaker for your box.....maybe you have one installed already?

Depending on Amperage you're going to need to size it for your welder, I think most are 50A, I could be wrong about that though.

Get the correct wire, without my reference handy I'd reach and say 8 AWG, possibly 6. Then wire it into your recepticle out of your power panel.

[12RingKing]

With the limited knowledge I have on welders that's about all the knowledge I can offer you. I'd help you out physically if you wern't in DFW.....I hate the Cowboys....Just kidding. It's just a really long drive.

[12RingKing]

I posted before the PS......still. Hard for me to get out that direction with a youngin'! Wish I could help ya out!

[12RingKing]

Just make sure, whatever you do, that you have the appropriate sized breaker installed for it.....or else you'll find it a pain in the butt when you turn up the heat!

[black dallas]

i run a 220 forney with a double 50 square D breaker for it by itself. like ring king said.

[Txjourneyman]

So, I got a welder for Xmas (yaaa!) but I have a problem. It's a 220 welder and I don't have an outlet for that in my garage. The welder will be used right by the breaker in me garage and I assume there's a way to get it plugged up at the breaker, right? Maybe not...
Can anybody help me out on this problem? Thanks



PS: If this is something I shouldn't take myself and anyone here can do it for me that isn't too far from Midlothina Tx I have cash in hand!

Can you wait a couple of weeks? I can hook you up but it would likely be the 19th or possibly a Wednesday evening.

[buckybill]

If you can wait till after this weekend I can help you with it

[crow]

I got a plug in my shop just leave it with me. you can use it whenever you like.

[piggybuster]

Hey if you do it by yourself I would recommend turning off your main just in case. If your not real familiar with electrical work.

[Boss Buck]

Just buy a 220 generator... Just kidding good luck and be safe

[systemnt]

Go in the house and disconnect the Clothes dryer... use that plug. Call it .."the welding room"

[lameduck]

Wait till one of the guys comes to help you. Giving electrical advice on the green screen is a no-no in my thinking.

[Buckshot-73]

Hire a professional. No need to burn your house down.

[Zookeeper]

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