I have a 50 foot 30 amp 10 gauge RV ext cord. If I cut the RV ends off and put on welder plug ends will it work OK on a Miller 211 on 240 volts? Way cheaper than anything else I can think of and as far as I know 10 gauge should do it?
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Thread: extension cord from an RV cord?
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02-22-2013, 03:17 PM #1
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extension cord from an RV cord?
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02-22-2013, 04:29 PM #2
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That will work fine for the MM211
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02-22-2013, 05:27 PM #3
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Response I believe I received from miller was 10 gauge for 50 ft and 8 gauge for 75 feet as a guideline......
Originally Posted by gsims
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Millermatic 211 Auto/MVP
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02-23-2013, 06:54 AM #4
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Depends onthe machine, the 211 would run on 200 ft of 10.
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02-23-2013, 01:49 PM #5
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It'll work
I've got two 50'
I swapped plugs on.
Miller Bobcat 225NT onan
Millermatic 211
Spoolmate 100
(Retapped to fit regular mig tips)
Work better & less parts to stock.
Miller 130xp
T/A Dragster 85 (portability 11 pounds)
Oxygen/Acetylene torch set 50'
2. 4-1/2" grinders
1. 9" grinder
14" Makita chop saw
1/2" Aircat impact gun 900#
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