How to make an extention cord...

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zbang said:
That's "special". Wonder why he couldn't afford a box?
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The extension cord was just the begining. I read pretty far into the thread and there was some pretty interesting advice being given.:roll:

somebody's house will burn down soon. They are talking about making "custom" extension cords.

12-3 cord, w/30 Amp male plug to plug into their dryer recept, 50 Amp recept on other end to plug their welder into.

And that is actually one of the safer ideas these guy's thought up.
 
ItsHot said:
What is the toothbrush in the first photo for?:-?
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I too was wondering that...

The extension cord was just the begining. I read pretty far into the thread and there was some pretty interesting advice being given.
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Oh they have a whole section for not-so-good electrical advice to each other - I just joined to get some welding advice. Another interesting use of electricity. :roll: A practice that could lead one int a false sense of security in handling of it.... Good think just about everyone of them has a fire extinguisher on hand
 
what gets me is how much money and time someone will spend to do somthing that they know is wrong, they are buying all kinds of cords, romex, recepts, cord caps, etc. with amount of money they have spent and the price of a breaker, a hand full of staples, and a little labor they could have a permanant installation that you would have to worry about, Im guessing these guys weld alot, and probly at least make a little money on the side with thier trade, these tightwads need to spend a little money so that they dont wind up starting a fire, or possibly killing someone.
 
somebody's house will burn down soon. They are talking about making "custom" extension cords.

12-3 cord, w/30 Amp male plug to plug into their dryer recept, 50 Amp recept on other end to plug their welder into.
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Certainly some bad advice out there but let's not forget the overcurrent protection rules for welders and the supply conductors are quite different and would likely allow 12 AWG on a 50 amp breaker. (See 630.11 and 630.12)
 
iwire said:
Certainly some bad advice out there but let's not forget the overcurrent protection rules for welders and the supply conductors are quite different and would likely allow 12 AWG on a 50 amp breaker. (See 630.11 and 630.12)
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that may be fine and dandy if they hardwire a longer cord onto the welder, but an extension cord could be used by someone to run an aircompressor or some other equipment.
 
ultramegabob said:
that may be fine and dandy if they hardwire a longer cord onto the welder, but an extension cord could be used by someone to run an aircompressor or some other equipment.
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Now we get into the what ifs. :smile:

How is that different then this?

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16 AWG cord with three 15 amp receptacles at the end, if I use it improperly it will be overloaded.
 
EBFD6 said:
12-3 cord, w/30 Amp male plug to plug into their dryer recept, 50 Amp recept on other end to plug their welder into.
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Do you know how hard it is to find a 8 AWG extension cord?!?:roll: That is, if their welder is 50A. Then again, from what I've read on dryers, you can only use an extension cord if it specifically made (and UL labeled) for that use. Which means you're supposed to buy a longer hardwired cord if you need a longer cord. So, they're not only setting up a fire hazard, they just voided their warranty!:grin:

I get the feeling you wouldn't want to see if they tried installing a breaker and permanently wiring an outlet for their welder!
 
EBFD6 said:
12-3 cord, w/30 Amp male plug to plug into their dryer recept, 50 Amp recept on other end to plug their welder into.

And that is actually one of the safer ideas these guy's thought up.
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I am not overjoyed with it, but the chances of it ever being a real problem is pretty slim, especially if they only use it on a welder.

And if they hooked it up to something using more current, it would almost certainly trip the branch circuit breaker long before the cord got hot enough to do any damage.
 
DanZ said:
Do you know how hard it is to find a 8 AWG extension cord?!?:roll: That is, if their welder is 50A. Then again, from what I've read on dryers, you can only use an extension cord if it specifically made (and UL labeled) for that use. Which means you're supposed to buy a longer hardwired cord if you need a longer cord. So, they're not only setting up a fire hazard, they just voided their warranty!:grin:

I get the feeling you wouldn't want to see if they tried installing a breaker and permanently wiring an outlet for their welder!
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You really believe that using a non-UL cord will get their dryer warranty revoked? Just ain't gonna happen.

My guess is they want an extension cord so they can use the welder where it is convenient for them. Thats what an extension cord is for.
 
I recall a picture in a magazine a few years back of a "receptacle pontoon" that this guy made out an empty plastic hand soap bottle. He cut a panel out of the side to mount a receptacle in then ran the cord out the cap hole and sealed it with silicone caulk. The idea here was that he could float the receptacle in the pool and plug his tv into it while he was catching a little sun. Some inspector just happened to wander by and took the picture. :roll: That still makes me laugh.

e57 said:
Spotted this on a welding sight - thought you gents would find it funny.
http://weldingweb.com/showthread.php?t=11537
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iwire said:
Now we get into the what ifs. :smile:

How is that different then this?

Outdoor_Extension_Cord.jpg


16 AWG cord with three 15 amp receptacles at the end, if I use it improperly it will be overloaded.
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all I have to say is two wrongs dont make a right...
 
A couple of guys on that site said they made their ext. cord to have the

250v welding outlet and a 120v outlet also, for a grinder or whatever. I'd like

to see how they did that with a 10/3 cord ( blk, white, green ) ??
 
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