Plug for PowerTig 250ex?

[howlemup]

Does anyone know if there would be any issues with useing a NEMA 10-50P plug on both my 250ex and PowerPlasma60? Thanks

[WaWelder]

The style of plug end and receptacle (to my knowledge) are not a code issue. The important part is the amp draw of the machine. Not the output amperage, but the draw the unit puts on your electrical panel. By code this information is on a sticker or plate, somewhere on the machine. You use this amperage and voltage number to choose the breaker size. You then use the length of wire needed and the amperage and voltage to choose the wire size. The receptacle and plug are chosen based on the amperage and voltage only. I know the 250 ex is good on a 50 amp setup. I am not sure of the draw on the pp60.

Any electrical supply house should be able to help you with wire selection based on your local codes and the above info.

Hope that helps.
Edit: Just looked up the pp60 on this site. According to the chart it has a max input amps of 50 at 220v. So the 50amp setup will be fine there too. Again, just be sure that your wiring is sized adequately. Wouldn't want it to overheat at any point along the path between the panel and the welder.

[Ray]

The 10-50 is an acceptable choice, but the 6-50 is more a standard for welders, 10-50 is what usually referred to as a “Dryer” plug. But there really isn’t a standard. If you are putting in a new circuit I would recommend the 6-50p rather than going with the 10-50.

[howlemup]

Thanks for the help.

[bigjoeinkg]

I will have to second what Ray said. I am wiring up for a 6-50 plug and #6/2 wire with only a 45ft run and using a 50A breaker. The #6 wire would be good up to 55A of current without allowing for excessive run. I have the plug already for the machine.