Chris Wilson Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 Another question re my TIG welder. I have, thanks to kind folk on here, sorted out a proper 60 amp single phase supply in my workshop. I have also bought, from Farnells, some proper industrial 60 amp 3 pin 240 volt single pahse plugs and sockets. One is a wall socket, plus 2 plugs, and one trailing socket, the idea being to make up an extension lead if I need the welder more than the supplied 15 foot lead length away from the wall socket. The welder has a black rubber sheather 3 core cable on it, with an ouytside diameter of about 16mm. the conductors, over the insulations are about 6mm each. hefty stuff.... Where can I buy about another 20 foot of this stuff please? Thanks. The cable sections of the likes of Farnells and RS Components are bewilderingly complex and huge for the likes of myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith C Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 If no-one has replied by tomorrow afternoon, I'll ask the leccy guy in the office for a part number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 Any use? http://www.thewelderswarehouse.com/acatalog/Welding_Accessories.html Or is this the stuff? http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=101801&ts=15889&id=51270 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 Don't forget Vicki works at Hager should you need any switchgear for all this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 armoured cable like SWA cable is no good for an extension lead, sounds to me like you need something like... 3core SY armoured 10mm.sq cable, 6mm.sq seems a bit low for a 60amp single phase welder. you could find it in rs but from my experience they are overpriced for cable. you'd be much better looking in the yellow pages for a local electrical wholesalers, they always tend to stock SY cable as its very popular in industry installation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 20, 2005 Author Share Posted December 20, 2005 Don't forget Vicki works at Hager should you need any switchgear for all this. I didn't know, too late, i have just spent a few hundred on cables, switch stuff and really butch 60 amp plugs and sockets I'll know for when 9if) the new workshop gets built next year! Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 20, 2005 Author Share Posted December 20, 2005 Any use? http://www.thewelderswarehouse.com/acatalog/Welding_Accessories.html Or is this the stuff? http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=101801&ts=15889&id=51270 Thanks Bob, it's not armoured, just ordinary electric fire type 3 core flex, but of rather larger diameter! It's probably quite specialised, i can get (have got) hefty armoured cable for doing the underground installation, this is just for an extension lead. Cheers for the links though, appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 20, 2005 Author Share Posted December 20, 2005 If no-one has replied by tomorrow afternoon, I'll ask the leccy guy in the office for a part number. That'd be great, thanks. I can take a digi pic of the existing flex with something as size comparator if it helps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 I didn't know, too late, i have just spent a few hundred on cables, switch stuff and really butch 60 amp plugs and sockets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 That'd be great, thanks. I can take a digi pic of the existing flex with something as size comparator if it helps? im a electrical engineer, it'll b SY cable (its armoured with stranded wire) so its still flexible. go for 3core with10mm.sq conductors, that should be ok for 60amps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 20, 2005 Author Share Posted December 20, 2005 im a electrical engineer, it'll b SY cable (its armoured with stranded wire) so its still flexible. go for 3core with10mm.sq conductors, that should be ok for 60amps The stuff coming out of the welder itself, terminating in the 3 pin mains plug is most definitely NOT armoured, it's just rubber sheathed 3 core, I can easily tie a neat knot in it. It's about 15 foot long, I just want another length of the same or similar, as an extension. Armoured will surely be heavy, stiff and need special termination, won't it? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 The stuff coming out of the welder itself, terminating in the 3 pin mains plug is most definitely NOT armoured, it's just rubber sheathed 3 core, I can easily tie a neat knot in it. It's about 15 foot long, I just want another length of the same or similar, as an extension. Armoured will surely be heavy, stiff and need special termination, won't it? Thanks. thick rubber is it? its kind of common practice (for me anyway)to make extension leads, especially 3phase, out of this SY stuff, makes it a bit more robust to damage, unlike rubber cable which can be easily damaged and cores exposed. its not heavy or difficult to terminate no, its just as flexible as normal cable and just as easy to terminate, the armour is only steel braiding. You'll prob find its cheaper than simiar rubber cable too. Do a search on the net for more info on it if your unsure. thats what id use anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith C Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Sorry Chris - been off the board for a couple of days. The leccy guy said this: Depends what you're using it for, and how long the cable's going to be. If you want exactly that (for a very chunky extension lead) you'll need a supplier to the entertainments industry - best prices at http://www.10outof10.co.uk/acatalog/index.html?http%3A//www.10outof10.co.uk/acatalog/10_out_of_10_On_Line_Mains_Cable_25.html&CatalogBody - 10mm 3 core is £3.15 per metre However if you're actually installing it somewhere armoured cable e.g. http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/SW6slash2.html knocks in around £1.50 per metre (however you'd need to get it terminated a junction box before you could use it .......) Does that help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 22, 2005 Author Share Posted December 22, 2005 Thanks Keith, got the first type of stuff from a company called Stage Electrics, should be here today, AND I negotiated a discount as I bought some other industrial type stuff from them. Appreciate the help mate, regards and happy Christmas to you and the electrician Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith C Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 No problem - glad to help, and Merry Christmas to you all as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jame Son Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 I Will Recommend you to have the 3 core with 10mm That will be useful for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SPG Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 On 12/20/2005 at 10:30 PM, Chris Wilson said: The stuff coming out of the welder itself, terminating in the 3 pin mains plug is most definitely NOT armoured, it's just rubber sheathed 3 core, I can easily tie a neat knot in it. It's about 15 foot long, I just want another length of the same or similar, as an extension. Armoured will surely be heavy, stiff and need special termination, won't it? Thanks. CW is still stood with his neat knot, in hand . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 1 hour ago, SPG said: CW is still stood with his neat knot, in hand . Nah, cable has been great, welder has packed up twice though and is showing signs of being a PITA again last time I used it (high frequency start seemed iffy....). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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