help with high freq. box...

[WelderMatt]

Hello,
My apologies, I don't own a computer.... I do this from my phone. I trying to figure a better way to upload the pics....this is the best I could do for now.
I got this high frequency box off of Craigslist for $50.
Craftsman High Frequency Attachment
Model: 113.209990
Max amps: 300
Duty cycle: %30
Input: 230 volt, 1amp, 60cy single oh.
The face plate is clearly labeled for all the proper connections.

My question regards the 220 volt power supply. The factory cord is @6' long 18/3. I'd like to wire a new one...or...make an extension cord at least 50'...100' would be better. What do I need to do to properly plug this into my ranger250gxt's 220 outlet?? Thanks very much.

Freq box.
http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/...A3NDEuanBn.jpg


The plug on the freq box...

http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/...A3MzIuanBn.jpg

The 220v outlet on my welder.
http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/...A3MzguanBn.jpg

[tresi]

The freq box is a 20 amp 230volt plug. Go to Lowes or any other hardware store and get youself a 230 volt 20 amp receptecal and a 230 volt plud that has the 2 outside lugs and the D shaped lug that matches your welder, I forgot it's nema name. Also get the required length of SO cord. The outside lugs are your hots, the D shaped lug and the round lug are your ground. Or sell your freq box to me and get your money back.

[WelderMatt]

Thanks tresi...
Another question. Seeing as I'm going to the trouble of making a 100' 220v power cord. How heavy should I go? Would 10/3 leave me options in the future? Should I make one with a 4 conductor cord? I don't mind the investment if it proves to be more useful in the long run, but, I don't exactly have money to burn.

[Tool Maker]

The machine only draws 1 amp thats why its wired with an 18 guage wire from the factory. Maybe I misunderstand. If you are going to run your welder with this High frecquency unit then You need a heavy wire but otherwise just wire it into your welder and run off the welder power. I have one that Ive used for years made by lincoln and it is bolted to the top of my Old Lincoln buzzbox. They work fine but mine has no way to remote control the heat. so I have to just use it on one setting. Mac

[WelderMatt]

Well....all of my gear is in my van. I don't have a shop or garage right now. The 220v power cord on this thing is going to keep me within 20' of my van. I figured I'd make a cord to get that out to 120'. I understand this little thing doesn't draw much juice. If I'm going to have a 100' 220v cord hanging around is like it to be useful for other things in the future...(plasma cutter?...220mig?...who knows what I'll end up with)

[WelderMatt]

I've looked at the tig modules from lincoln with the mounting plates....it'd be nice to just wire this thing up & mount it in the van....but....how far can I get with the tig torch? I don't have any experience tig welding. The tig setups I've seen seem to be limited to 25'. I might be completely wrong...excuse my ignorance....but I'd like to be able to park my van and reach at least 100'...same as my leads..air line...cords...