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Re: [Shop-talk] MIG Welders

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Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] MIG Welders
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:07:35 -0700
> If you must run a new 120-volt circuit a long distance to the 
> garage, consider upgrading to 10-gauge wire, to minimize the 
> voltage drop.

But if you're going to do that, why not run 220v instead?  The cost
difference for the 4th wire is minimal, and with some welders you won't even
need a 4th wire.

Randall
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