Welder extension cord issues...

Landcruisin'60 · 01-15-08, 08:55 PM

So I took the advice and decided to make my own extension cord instead of buy one. I got the cable and male plug from HD with out any problems. But I cant find the female plug anywhere locally. So I found one from McMaster Carr but its $50 which is pretty rediculous. All the places around here (HD and Grainger) said I should just put a box and a plug on the end but I dont think thats the right thing to do. Is it even safe? So should I just box it? Which box is better metal or plastic? Or a cheaper place to look for the plug?

Koffer · 01-16-08, 06:44 AM

I put a box with plug in it .
Works fine, most shops I have seen around all do this .
If your going to use it in wet/damp areas use a outdoor box with a waterproof strain relief.
I bolted the box onto my welding cart for a clean install
$50 for a plug that you might run over is just not worth it .

2badfjs · 01-16-08, 07:11 AM

i found my female end at lowes for like $12.

Landcruisin'60 · 01-16-08, 08:37 AM

Yeah I thought I was going to find one for $15 or so like the male plug. I dont have a Lowes around here but I figured HD would have it.

fj40charles · 01-16-08, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Landcruisin'60

Yeah I thought I was going to find one for $15 or so like the male plug. I dont have a Lowes around here but I figured HD would have it.

Here is one that will work for you.

Eagle Welder Kiln Receptacle Outlet 6-50 50A 250V - eBay (item 250164345916 end time Feb-08-08 18:55:15 PST)

D'Animal · 01-16-08, 09:17 AM

You can also check out places that sell RV's and RV accessories.

I bought my 30' extension cord for my miller 175 there "ready to go" cheaper than I could build it myself.

Landcruisin'60 · 01-16-08, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fj40charles

Here is one that will work for you.
Eagle Welder Kiln Receptacle Outlet 6-50 50A 250V - eBay (item 250164345916 end time Feb-08-08 18:55:15 PST)

Sweet thats what I need.

hydrogeo · 01-16-08, 08:02 PM

Not sure where you are in Vt, but Tractor Supply in N. Clarendon will probably have a plug. x2 on finding one (and everything else for the cord) at Lowes for like $14. 25' of wire with both male and female plugs cost about $60. Home Depot didn't have the plug or the wire.

Landcruisin'60 · 01-17-08, 04:13 PM

Got the plug. I found out today that we do have a lowes around here (its pretty new) and sure enough there it was $12. So now I have everything for the cord.

lowenbrau · 01-17-08, 04:23 PM

If you are going to put it in a box, get a PVC one. Grinding dust loves metal boxes more than fire loves PVC.

badmuthatrucka · 01-22-08, 09:21 PM

What gauge wire, and what voltage welder? The 220v stuff will be a little harder to find, but still not too hard or too expensive.

Landcruisin'60 · 01-22-08, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Landcruisin'60

Got the plug. I found out today that we do have a lowes around here (its pretty new) and sure enough there it was $12. So now I have everything for the cord.

Though its 8-3 and 220v

bsevans · 01-23-08, 08:09 AM

You could have just gone on line with most any welding supply house and purchased the plug.

Cyberweld Power Products

Landcruisin'60 · 01-23-08, 04:59 PM

Yeah, cheaper at Lowes anyway.

01-15-08, 08:55 PM	#1
Landcruisin'60 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: VT Posts: 673	Welder extension cord issues... So I took the advice and decided to make my own extension cord instead of buy one. I got the cable and male plug from HD with out any problems. But I cant find the female plug anywhere locally. So I found one from McMaster Carr but its $50 which is pretty rediculous. All the places around here (HD and Grainger) said I should just put a box and a plug on the end but I dont think thats the right thing to do. Is it even safe? So should I just box it? Which box is better metal or plastic? Or a cheaper place to look for the plug? __________________ 1984 FJ60, FJ62 frame, long AALs, 33in mud kings, custom front bumper, 4runner calipers, 2.5in Flowmaster, herculiner. FOR SALE 1988 Saab 900 turbo SPG (special performance group) My frame off build up

01-16-08, 06:44 AM	#2
Koffer IH8MUD Thread Killer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hopewell NJ Posts: 1,015	I put a box with plug in it . Works fine, most shops I have seen around all do this . If your going to use it in wet/damp areas use a outdoor box with a waterproof strain relief. I bolted the box onto my welding cart for a clean install $50 for a plug that you might run over is just not worth it . __________________ Todd 64' FJ40, 79' FJ40,(gone) 86' BJ70, 92' FJ80,(gone) 96' FZJ80 just 3 cruisers now 66'M416 and a 92' M101CND

01-16-08, 07:11 AM	#3
2badfjs 80s muncher Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: colorful colorado Posts: 4,970	i found my female end at lowes for like $12. __________________ SOLID ROCK OFF-ROAD http://www.solidrockoff-road.com/ 1991-92 80 series sliders available, WITH CAT PROTECTION! It's how YOU want it, i'm just here to build it for you. SLIDERS FOR 40s' 60s' and 80s' plus a little bit more

01-16-08, 08:37 AM	#4
Landcruisin'60 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: VT Posts: 673	Yeah I thought I was going to find one for $15 or so like the male plug. I dont have a Lowes around here but I figured HD would have it. __________________ 1984 FJ60, FJ62 frame, long AALs, 33in mud kings, custom front bumper, 4runner calipers, 2.5in Flowmaster, herculiner. FOR SALE 1988 Saab 900 turbo SPG (special performance group) My frame off build up

01-16-08, 09:17 AM	#6
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 9,057	You can also check out places that sell RV's and RV accessories. I bought my 30' extension cord for my miller 175 there "ready to go" cheaper than I could build it myself. __________________ Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan) My Tow Rig = http://forum.ih8mud.com/hardcore-cor...g-tow-rig.html

01-16-08, 08:02 PM	#8
hydrogeo IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 114	Not sure where you are in Vt, but Tractor Supply in N. Clarendon will probably have a plug. x2 on finding one (and everything else for the cord) at Lowes for like $14. 25' of wire with both male and female plugs cost about $60. Home Depot didn't have the plug or the wire.

01-17-08, 04:13 PM	#9
Landcruisin'60 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: VT Posts: 673	Got the plug. I found out today that we do have a lowes around here (its pretty new) and sure enough there it was $12. So now I have everything for the cord. __________________ 1984 FJ60, FJ62 frame, long AALs, 33in mud kings, custom front bumper, 4runner calipers, 2.5in Flowmaster, herculiner. FOR SALE 1988 Saab 900 turbo SPG (special performance group) My frame off build up

01-17-08, 04:23 PM	#10
lowenbrau IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Calgary AB TLCA# 5513 Posts: 2,459	If you are going to put it in a box, get a PVC one. Grinding dust loves metal boxes more than fire loves PVC. __________________ Rocky Mountain Land Cruiser Association TLCA # 5513 '87BJ74, '86BJ70, '78FJ45, '53M100, '90M101cdn I support our Troopies

01-22-08, 09:21 PM	#11
badmuthatrucka IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The armpit known as A-town TLCA# 18360 Posts: 341	What gauge wire, and what voltage welder? The 220v stuff will be a little harder to find, but still not too hard or too expensive. __________________ 93 FZJ80, locked, slider-ed, with 35" TRXus MTs. "Go that way, really fast. If something gets in your way, turn."

01-23-08, 08:09 AM	#13
bsevans Focus on the Journey Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Southern Arizona TLCA# 16217 Posts: 1,102	You could have just gone on line with most any welding supply house and purchased the plug. Cyberweld Power Products __________________ 78 FJ40 ARB's F&R, Rear Disks, DUI HEI, 200 Amp Alt, OME 2.5, 33x10.50, PS, RE8000, Stout Rear Bumper, 4+Plus Sliders/U-Bolt Flip Kit/Tie and Relay Rods/Anti-Inversion Shackles, Dual Tanks, BTB Dash Box, Tuned Ceramic Coated Headers, Extended Axle Vents, BrakeQuip Custom Certified SS Brake & Clutch Flex Lines \|ROTW My Yoda\|HD Skid Plate\|Recovery & Windshield Washer Tanks\|Toyota Pulley on GM Pump\|Bypass Hose\|

01-23-08, 04:59 PM	#14
Landcruisin'60 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: VT Posts: 673	Yeah, cheaper at Lowes anyway. __________________ 1984 FJ60, FJ62 frame, long AALs, 33in mud kings, custom front bumper, 4runner calipers, 2.5in Flowmaster, herculiner. FOR SALE 1988 Saab 900 turbo SPG (special performance group) My frame off build up

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