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Nima · 07-12-2016, 11:51 AM

Hi:

I have a Hobart Handler 180 welding machine. Some times I need to fix things around our property which I can't bring them to the welder such as our gate which is about 100 feet away from my nearest 50 amp outlet. I was thinking to make a 100' extension cord since I don't think the stores off the shelves one can handle the amperage, but I was not sure as to what gauge and type of wire to use. I think the 50 amp breaker to my 50 amp outlet in my shop is 10 gauge wire but of course the distance between them is not 100'.
Does an 8 gauge outdoor wire will do the job? Can I just put the wire in a conduit and connected to an outdoor type outlet for future use?

Thanks

07-12-2016, 11:51 AM	#1
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,179	Electrical extension Hi: I have a Hobart Handler 180 welding machine. Some times I need to fix things around our property which I can't bring them to the welder such as our gate which is about 100 feet away from my nearest 50 amp outlet. I was thinking to make a 100' extension cord since I don't think the stores off the shelves one can handle the amperage, but I was not sure as to what gauge and type of wire to use. I think the 50 amp breaker to my 50 amp outlet in my shop is 10 gauge wire but of course the distance between them is not 100'. Does an 8 gauge outdoor wire will do the job? Can I just put the wire in a conduit and connected to an outdoor type outlet for future use? Thanks __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner