[AT] Wire size for welder?? Help welder people!

[Chuck Saunders]

Hey "farmer",
The problem starts when you upgrade that broom to a Dustbuster and the 
current draw rises <Big Grin>.  I know that I tend to overbuild just to 
err on the side of safety.  Mind you I don't wire 20 amp circuits with 
1-O wire, but I will insure that the user receptacle is where the 
problem will start and the breaker will be the weakest link hardwired.  
I see it as similar to pouring concrete slabs, 4" will probably be 
sufficient but if it isn't you can't just pour a 2" slab on top. You 
have to rip it out and start over. much more expense than pouring 6" to 
start with. Remember that codes are the minimum allowable which is why 
scrimping (no you were not advocating scrimping) cannot be tolerated.
Chuck Saunders
Kansas City

{ Following a big Snip}

Francis Robinson wrote:

> I don't know about you guys but I can use a circle saw with one hand, a sabre saw in the 
>other and just maybe a drill between my knees Other than that and maybe a broom handle up my ass to 
>sweep the floor with that is about all of the tools I can use at the same time...   ;-)   
>"farmer"
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>Francis Robinson
>Central Indiana USA
>robinson at svs.net
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