Welder outlet question

coyote556 · 12-03-2007, 02:25 AM

I am installing an outlet for a welder in a new garage. I do not have the welder, however anticipate getting one in the future. In looking at the large, 220v outlets, there are so many different configurations. Can someone tell me which one is most common on the newer welders? I want to put the right outlet in. thank you

Speedy Petey · 12-03-2007, 06:57 AM

Install a NEMA 6-50R receptacle, fed with 6/2 NM, on a two-pole 50 amp breaker.
This is by far the most common welder receptacle.

J. V. · 12-03-2007, 10:57 AM

Do you have the specs for the new welder. Voltage, Amps? Does it come with cord and plug already installed? I would find out these things before installing anything.
You could bypass the receptacle alltogether by hardwiring it.
Speedy's is the norm. But you might want to be certain what you are getting before you install anything. If your going to do it now,
use the deepest box you can find. You will be glad you did.
Also, you can buy what they call a twist lock receptacle. You will need a twist lock plug.

coyote556 · 12-03-2007, 11:40 AM

thanks guys. i appreciate the help

Ron6519 · 12-03-2007, 04:30 PM

Why guess about it. Run the wire and wait until you get the welder to install the receptacle.
Ron

12-03-2007, 02:25 AM	#1
coyote556 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 19	Welder outlet question I am installing an outlet for a welder in a new garage. I do not have the welder, however anticipate getting one in the future. In looking at the large, 220v outlets, there are so many different configurations. Can someone tell me which one is most common on the newer welders? I want to put the right outlet in. thank you

12-03-2007, 06:57 AM	#2
Speedy Petey Licensed Electrical Cont. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,201	Welder outlet question Install a NEMA 6-50R receptacle, fed with 6/2 NM, on a two-pole 50 amp breaker. This is by far the most common welder receptacle. __________________ Sometimes I feel like if I answer any more questions it is like someone trying to climb over a fence to jump off a bridge and me giving them a boost.

12-03-2007, 10:57 AM	#3
J. V. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,346	Welder outlet question Do you have the specs for the new welder. Voltage, Amps? Does it come with cord and plug already installed? I would find out these things before installing anything. You could bypass the receptacle alltogether by hardwiring it. Speedy's is the norm. But you might want to be certain what you are getting before you install anything. If your going to do it now, use the deepest box you can find. You will be glad you did. Also, you can buy what they call a twist lock receptacle. You will need a twist lock plug.

12-03-2007, 11:40 AM	#4
coyote556 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 19	Welder outlet question thanks guys. i appreciate the help

12-03-2007, 04:30 PM	#5
Ron6519 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 9,519	Welder outlet question Why guess about it. Run the wire and wait until you get the welder to install the receptacle. Ron

Welder outlet question