Hobart Welding Products 4500 manual Selecting Weld Cable Sizes, Work like a Pro

5-7.	Selecting Weld Cable Sizes*
			Weld Cable Size** and Total Cable (Copper) Length in Weld Circuit
					Not Exceeding***
			100 ft (30 m) or Less		150 ft	200 ft	250 ft	300 ft	350 ft	400 ft
					(45 m)	(60 m)	(70 m)	(90 m)	(105 m)	(120 m)
	Weld Output
	Terminals
!	Turn off power before	Welding	10 − 60%	60 − 100%
	connecting to weld		Duty	Duty		10 − 100% Duty Cycle
	output terminals.	Amperes
			Cycle	Cycle

!Do not use worn, dam- aged, undersized, or poorly spliced cables.

100	4 (20)	4 (20)	4 (20)	3 (30)	2 (35)	1 (50)	1/0 (60)	1/0 (60)
150	3 (30)	3 (30)	2 (35)	1 (50)	1/0 (60)	2/0 (70)	3/0 (95)	3/0 (95)
200	3 (30)	2 (35)	1 (50)	1/0 (60)	2/0 (70)	3/0 (95)	4/0 (120)	4/0 (120)
250	2 (35)	1 (50)	1/0 (60)	2/0 (70)	3/0 (95)	4/0 (120)	2 ea. 2/0	2 ea. 2/0
							(2x70)	(2x70)
300	1 (50)	1/0 (60)	2/0 (70)	3/0 (95)	4/0 (120)	2 ea. 2/0	2 ea. 3/0	2 ea. 3/0
						(2x70)	(2x95)	(2x95)

*This chart is a general guideline and may not suit all applications. If cables overheat, use next size larger cable.

**Weld cable size (AWG) is based on either a 4 volts or less drop or a current density of at least 300 circular mils per ampere.

( ) = mm2 for metric useS-0007-F

***For distances longer than those shown in this guide, call a factory applications representative at 920-735-4505.

Notes

Work like a Pro!

Pros weld and cut safely. Read the safety rules at the beginning of this manual.

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