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Welding extension cord recommendations

garageguy

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If you're using it outside make sure it's rated for cold weather. nothing worse than fighting with a stiff cord out in the cold.
 

DavidR8

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If you're using it outside make sure it's rated for cold weather. nothing worse than fighting with a stiff cord out in the cold.
It’s for indoor use only but totally fair point as my shop is barely heated.
 

Dabbler

ersatz engineer
I concede the argument that offshore claims are untrustworthy.

I have run both my 250A MIG welder and my 200A TIG welder on a PA 50A extension cord (50 ft), FWIW.
 
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