4-6. Connecting to Weld Output Terminals
1 Negative
Terminal
2 Positive (+) Weld Output
Terminal
For Direct Current Electrode Positive (DCEP), connect work cable to Negative
For Direct Current Electrode negative (DCEN), reverse cable connections.
1 | 2 |
Tools Needed:
3/4 in
Ref.
4-7. Selecting Weld Cable Sizes
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Welding | 100 ft (30 m) Or Less |
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100 | 4 | 4 |
| 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1/0 | 1/0 |
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150 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | 1 | 1/0 | 2/0 | 3/0 | 3/0 |
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200 | 3 | 2 |
| 1 | 1/0 | 2/0 | 3/0 | 4/0 | 4/0 |
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250 | 2 | 1 |
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300 | 1 | 1/0 |
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350 | 1/0 | 2/0 |
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400 | 1/0 | 2/0 |
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*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. Contact your
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