PowerArc 200 welding cable length

[Scooter]

I just wanted to check with some PA 200 users. Did anyone change or add to the length of their holder and ground leads? I asked the guy's at Everlast if 50' would be ok to use and they told me yes which sounds ok to me. I just wanted to see what you guy's are using.
Thanks

[GWD]

I replied to this over on WW. You could go to 100' with #2 cable.

[Scooter]

Thanks GWD, I checked WW early this morning but did not have any replies so I thought I would do better here. I have some new Carol Super Vu-Tron in #4 I was planning on using. I was going to make them 50'.
Thanks

[GWD]

It turns out that #4 cable is rated to go to 150A up to 100'. The smallest cable size for a 200A application is #2.

There is probably a "fudge factor" involved but if you don't plan on using more than 150A very often it should be fine.

Another option is to use the #4 as a 10' to 15' stinger if weight is a factor.

http://store.weldingdepot.com/pdf/weldingcable.pdf

[Shield Arc]

Here's a chart.

[Scooter]

That surprises me that #4 is only good for 150 amps, I think I will shorten the ground some to decrease the total length. Most of my stick welding will be 1/8" 7018. I do plan on keeping the cables that come with the machine (they must be #2 ?) for the rare occasion when I might use the ArcAir with some very small carbon.
Thanks guys