Electricians

I need a plug for my welder installed in the garage and was wondering if there were any electricians in the Cochrane area on here that would like a small job.

[nick0danger]

how many amp and what voltage attached or detached garage also how soon?

Attached garage and fuse panel is in the garage. 220V....no idea on amps...that's why I need an electrician...lol

Hoped to get it done in the next week. I can always call someone local but just thought there may be one on here.

[hal53]

What would it cost to put one in,?? thinking I'll have one put in while I'm getting my hot tub wired

[Coldone]

The plug you will use depends on the unit your running or plan to run. Obviously the less material you need the cheaper it will be. Get your plug closer to the panel and it's cheaper. Also is the garage finished? If it is you'll be surface mounting and with mechanical protection again it costs a little more. Basically you need a guy to come check it out and give you a quote. All the hard work is already done with the panel already installed. Do some checking around and get a couple quotes as some guys love to rip off other guys for a straight forward easy job. I'd do it for ya but.. I'm way up in St albert.

[CaberTosser]

PM'd a referral of an AO member sparky.

[nick0danger]

if the panel is in the garage, a piece of tek cable and a plug is pretty cheap, and no mechanical protection is require if the plug is high enough. the welder should have the amp rating and voltage on it.

Thanks everyone for all the help....getting it installed next week!

[lilsundance]

I don't know TJ. Somehow you and a welder just don't seem to fit together. I have pictures in my head of some dreaded globs of weld on some fancy metal work. lol

JK. Enjoy it I know I miss my welder.

Originally Posted by lilsundance

I don't know TJ. Somehow you and a welder just don't seem to fit together. I have pictures in my head of some dreaded globs of weld on some fancy metal work. lol

JK. Enjoy it I know I miss my welder.

LOL...I did have another life once. I learned to weld from an Ojibwe pressure welder many years ago while I was doing my millwright apprenticeship in Northern Manitoba and man that fellow was talented and had patience.

[gallery]

Originally Posted by nick0danger

if the panel is in the garage, a piece of tek cable and a plug is pretty cheap, and no mechanical protection is require if the plug is high enough. the welder should have the amp rating and voltage on it.

What is said here is correct

You can get a plug at princess auto and it is pretty easy to install yourself. Did one for a buddy last week took me all of half an hour, cost him more in beer. Send me a message for step by step instructions. We can talk about the beer later

[209x50]

Simple instal I've done it several times for myself in my garages.

[Rockymtnx]

Originally Posted by 209x50

Simple instal I've done it several times for myself in my garages.

White to White(Silver)
Black to Brass
Green to Green

There thats just enough info to make anyone dangerous.

[nick0danger]

Originally Posted by Rockymtnx

White to White(Silver)
Black to Brass
Green to Green

There thats just enough info to make anyone dangerous.

That would be for a 120 volt plug what about a 240 welding plug? where would the red wire go?

[kmacisaac]

Originally Posted by nick0danger

That would be for a 120 volt plug what about a 240 welding plug? where would the red wire go?

240V will have two "hot" conductors, usually 1 black, 1 red as well as the white "neutral" and a ground. This is similar to a stove or dryer but will differ depending on the amps your welder is rated for.

[gallery]

No need for a neutral on a welder outlet. Straight 240 volt Connect the black to one side, the red to the other side of the outlet and the ground to the green. In the panel red and black to either side of a 2 pole breaker (of appropriate amperage) and weld away