Topic: 220v extension cord

[superyota]

I've been looking to build a longer 220v extension cord.  I currently have a 8/3, 10ft cord I made from materials I got from home depot.  I just came accross an RV part store near my house that sells 10/3 in 25ft sections that they use for RV's for only $28.  Anyone know if 10/3 will hold up to a miller175, 220v welder?  for just over a dollar per foot on the 10/3, it beats the $3.66 per foot on the 8/3.  I just want to make sure it won't everheat to cord or cause any problems. 

[junya92toy]

Your welder will have info telling you max amps it pulls, the cord will have a max amps it can handle

[superyota [OP]]

the cord says it will handle up to 30 amps with 110/250v.  If I remember right, my welder says its max pull is 19.5 amps, and its on a 30 amp breaker.  I'm assuming it'll be fine.  Just wanted a second opinion and see if anyone else is running 10/3 and how it's working for them.

[junya92toy]

It will be fine, I have a tig welder with a 25 foot cord I made. 10-3, so cord, max pull is like 20amps.

[superyota [OP]]

perfect.  thanks. 

[86bobbedtoy]

im running 50' of hd's yellew i think 10/3
that runs my whole shop, my box has 110 and 220
I cant tell a diff in lights with it all going

[BoG-ToY]

I would have to agree, I mean putting a 30 amps cord on a 30 amp breaker is CLOSE, but technically the breaker should pop at anything over the cables load rating

[STUBBYTOY]

10/3 is good up to 100ft with a 20amp load so a 25ft cord will be no problem for your 175 miller

[superyota [OP]]

I ended up getting a 30' 10/3 cord and put my own ends on it.  tried it out this weekend and it works great.  a lot lighter and easier to manage than the 8/3.