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Re: Can I use #1 AWG welding cable for Dialarc HF ? I like to add a 6 or 8 foot whip at the stinger to keep weight down, it allows you to add more lead too if the need arises.
Re: Can I use #1 AWG welding cable for Dialarc HF ?
Re: Can I use #1 AWG welding cable for Dialarc HF ? Originally Posted by leightrepairs LC-40 rated is rated at 350 amps, just not made for #1 wire but a copper shim will fix that easily enough. That makes more sense. Other than a whip lead I've always been around 0 or 00 cable.
Re: Can I use #1 AWG welding cable for Dialarc HF ? LC-40 rated is rated at 350 amps, just not made for #1 wire but a copper shim will fix that easily enough.
Re: Can I use #1 AWG welding cable for Dialarc HF ? Originally Posted by Jonath108 The connectors for the machine as well as for the leads call for 1/0 as a minimum wire size. I was told that #1 awg was fine for 300 or 310 ( max on dial arc ) for a total of 50’ leads. The connectors that have #1 as a minimum size only go up to 250 amps. I like to have the ability to max out my amps at 310 if needed, therefore I will need the connectors good for 350. There are no connectors I see that are good to 300 amps. Thanks I didn't know they were rated that low. I've seen and used lc-40 connectors at around 400 amps with no issues.
Re: Can I use #1 AWG welding cable for Dialarc HF ? Originally Posted by Jonath108 Thank you, Stickman ! Lenco should be fine. The connectors for the machine as well as for the leads call for 1/0 as a minimum wire size. I was told that #1 awg was fine for 300 or 310 ( max on dial arc ) for a total of 50’ leads. The connectors that have #1 as a minimum size only go up to 250 amps. I like to have the ability to max out my amps at 310 if needed, therefore I will need the connectors good for 350. There are no connectors I see that are good to 300 amps. Thanks
Re: Can I use #1 AWG welding cable for Dialarc HF ? I put a pair of 50' #2 leads (100' total) on my Idealarc 250 with no issues (though I don't go over 1/8" 7018) So from the chart above I could have gone to 150' with 60% duty cycle @200A and still use #2 I bought Southwire Royal Excelene brand from a major wire and cable supplier via their ebay site. Really nice flexible stuff.
Re: Can I use #1 AWG welding cable for Dialarc HF ? Originally Posted by Stick-man If you want quick connectors, look at the following. These are compatible with the popular 2-MPC Tweco connectors. I prefer Lenco brand for price and quality. https://profax-lenco.com/wp-content/...Profax2021.pdf Page 15, are the connectors for the machine. CT-40FA (angled) CT-40FS (straight) Page 13, are the connectors for your cables. LC-40 Pick male and female as needed I shop at weldingsupply.com, because they are the best price and a local store to me. If you're stuck on Tweco brand, let me know and I will try to provide numbers. I'm just more familiar with Lenco because I buy/own a lot of it Thank you, Stickman ! Lenco should be fine.
Re: Can I use #1 AWG welding cable for Dialarc HF ? You can get Chicom knockoff DINSE connectors pretty cheaply on ebay, FWIW. I bought some and they seem to work fine.
Re: Can I use #1 AWG welding cable for Dialarc HF ? Originally Posted by Jonath108 Does anyone know the exact tweeco adapter for a older Dialarc hf with 1/2” studs at the terminals. I would like quick connects on both leads where they connect to the welder. Thanks in advance J If you want quick connectors, look at the following. These are compatible with the popular 2-MPC Tweco connectors. I prefer Lenco brand for price and quality. https://profax-lenco.com/wp-content/...Profax2021.pdf Page 15, are the connectors for the machine. CT-40FA (angled) CT-40FS (straight) Page 13, are the connectors for your cables. LC-40 Pick male and female as needed I shop at weldingsupply.com, because they are the best price and a local store to me. If you're stuck on Tweco brand, let me know and I will try to provide numbers. I'm just more familiar with Lenco because I buy/own a lot of it
Re: Can I use #1 AWG welding cable for Dialarc HF ? Originally Posted by Stick-man Go to www.electronbeamtechnology.com I buy all my lead from them. Excellent quality, great prices. Does anyone know the exact tweeco adapter for a older Dialarc hf with 1/2” studs at the terminals. I would like quick connects on both leads where they connect to the welder. Thanks in advance J
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Re: Can I use #1 AWG welding cable for Dialarc HF ? Originally Posted by walker Go feel it before you buy. I bought a hundred feet of 1/0 to extend my leads for a job. This was during the copper crisis ten years ago or so. I paid a premium for it because only Praxair had it in stock. It is the stiffest welding cable I have ever had. It never gets used unless I need the extra feet. Good advice, thanks.
Re: Can I use #1 AWG welding cable for Dialarc HF ? Go to www.electronbeamtechnology.com I buy all my lead from them. Excellent quality, great prices.
Re: Can I use #1 AWG welding cable for Dialarc HF ? Go feel it before you buy. I bought a hundred feet of 1/0 to extend my leads for a job. This was during the copper crisis ten years ago or so. I paid a premium for it because only Praxair had it in stock. It is the stiffest welding cable I have ever had. It never gets used unless I need the extra feet.
Re: Can I use #1 AWG welding cable for Dialarc HF ? Originally Posted by Jonath108 Are all welding cables about the same, or is their a brand that is superior ? Thanks There are some that are better than others. The quality of the jacket matters and the higher strand count the better...both lead to more flexible cables. I stay away from the imported cables....tends to be lower quality, and more importantly....it often stinks! Quality cable made in the U.S. can be quite flexible and actually smells nice. I've bought from this company many times...they're local to me, but sell on eBay and I think Amazon. This is for their red #1 cable, but they offer it in black and probably have a set with 20ft of black and 20ft or red if you look through their listings. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-AWG-EXCEL...MAAOSwhOVXe9vP
Re: Can I use #1 AWG welding cable for Dialarc HF ? Are all welding cables about the same, or is their a brand that is superior ? Thanks
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Re: Can I use #1 AWG welding cable for Dialarc HF ? Originally Posted by Oldendum For your use, #2 should be more than adequate. If you are concerned, use a #1 work lead and a #2 stinger lead. I just had to move a big bundle of long 2/0 leads just a few feet. OMG heavy. When I called my LWS, they said #1, and both leads should be the same , as in #1 leads.
Re: Can I use #1 AWG welding cable for Dialarc HF ? For your use, #2 should be more than adequate. If you are concerned, use a #1 work lead and a #2 stinger lead. I just had to move a big bundle of long 2/0 leads just a few feet. OMG heavy.
Re: Can I use #1 AWG welding cable for Dialarc HF ? Number 1 is perfect for that machine. It probably has something like #4 on it from the factory.
Re: Can I use #1 AWG welding cable for Dialarc HF ? I run 2 gauge on my syncrowave (which also goes up to 310 amps) and with short leads I have never had a problem.
Re: Can I use #1 AWG welding cable for Dialarc HF ? I suspect your welder would hit its duty cycle long before 20' of AWG #1 welding leads would.
Re: Can I use #1 AWG welding cable for Dialarc HF ? Originally Posted by Jonath108 Thanks, Looks like I should go for 1/0 just to be safe. You will use a 1/0 cable seven times, then toss it in the corner because it is too heavy.
Re: Can I use #1 AWG welding cable for Dialarc HF ? Originally Posted by Jonath108 Thanks, Looks like I should go for 1/0 just to be safe. Why? 1/0 is good for up to 60% duty cycle at 350A as long as the leads are combined 50ft or less.....way more than what you're talking about. #1 is good for 60% at 300A so there is really no way you'd have an issue at 200A or lower. #1 is probably close to 100% at 200A with 50ft or less combined leads...and nobody can stick weld 100%.
Re: Can I use #1 AWG welding cable for Dialarc HF ? Originally Posted by John T Attachment 1726641 Thanks, Looks like I should go for 1/0 just to be safe.
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