Welding question

[creature]

Got to do some repairs using a welder and where the truck is parked there is no power. Can I run a welder over a 200' extension cord? Or, will a 6500w generator run a 240 lincoln 180?

 

[Wes Harden]

200' would need to be 6 gauge or larger. The 6500w genset might do the 180, those 2 welders may be able to run 120v or 240v

 

[nvrenuf]

My Lincoln 140a was very specific about the gauge of extension cord and a max of 25 ft. These are probably ideal specs but I bet 200 is too much.

 

[sweetk30]

and make sure aany gen unit is rated for welder use . some dont have the kick when pulling the trigger to start .

 

[Magikal]

I run my 240v harbor freight welder off my 9k generator on about a 60ft cord with no issues.

 

[creature]

I run my 240v harbor freight welder off my 9k generator on about a 60ft cord with no issues.

Thanks! Going to try it with a 6500 generator.