I am getting this stuff next month. I just thought I would ask people who know. Thank you for the information.
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Ok, July, 250 will be mine. Oh yes, it shall be mine. Now, I would guess, that I would just leave the machine in my shed thing. Bring the cables outside and weld that way. So, I would guess, 15 feet would be plenty long for me. I am new to welding. So, if I get a Bobcat 250 with EFI, what else do I need, to stick weld with the thing? Now, I know I need the cables. I also know, that unless I get one that si all set up, I need the ground clamp and the electrode. I also know that I need them to all run the same amps. I COULD get ones that would go to the max amps the welder would run. But, I will never need that much. I think, 1/4 stick, 6010 and 6011needs 210 - 315 amps at the max. So, lets say I wanted things that could go, 400 tops. What would I need?
I am getting this stuff next month. I just thought I would ask people who know. Thank you for the information.
I am getting this stuff next month. I just thought I would ask people who know. Thank you for the information.
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If you are only going 15 feet #2 is fine for welding up to 1/4" electrode. If you think you are going to get up to 400(I) get 2/0.
Why don't you get 50ft of 2/0 (25 work/25 electrode) then make you up a #2 whip about 10ft. long.
Why don't you get 50ft of 2/0 (25 work/25 electrode) then make you up a #2 whip about 10ft. long.
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Interesting. Well, I've not a clue what a whip is. haha
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A whip is a lighter gauge cable that connects from your stinger to the cable. And remember leaving your welding leads unsecured is like leaving your wallet laying around, they will walk off.
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Wow, that is really interesting. I would be find just putting the cable on my electrode thing. But, now see, haha I will have to go to my local Miller place and ask them to show me all of this stuff. THIS, is why I've decided to take a four hour class that teaches you mig, tig and stick. I am sure they could tell me about this stuff. You've been most helpful.