Outdoor welding outlet cover

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iwirehouses

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If I want to put a 60 amp, 220v welding outlet on the outside of a garage, what would I use for a weatherproof, in use cover? I still havn't decided wether I want to use a twist lock outlet, or straight in like on a stove. It really dosn't matter. I called the supply house asking for a WP in use cover for a stove outlet, and they couldn't give me any answers. Don't they use something similar to this for RV's?
 
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Tonybugs72

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Stahl plug, (might be overkill) or look at any number of other sites. Hubbell, P&S, etc. Get a good twist lock and I would think they will have some sort of accessory for a weather proof install.
 
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If you meet the requirements of 406.8(B)(2)(b) you don't need an in-use cover, just a weatherproof cover that is weatherproof when the attachment plug is removed.

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iwirehouses

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Hmmm... I checked all the companies web sites that everyone reccomended and was unable to find a 220 bubble cover. Maybe I'm missing something. I would really prefer to use an in use cover tho.
 
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Cow

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The most convenient option would probably be to buy a 4 wire 50 amp RV recep in Midwest box. See if you can swap their 4 wire recep with the 3 wire recep that matches the welder. I couldn't tell you if the recep diameters are the same though...
 
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