. A complete Parts List is available at www.MillerWelds.com
5-7. Selecting Weld Cable Sizes*
Weld Output
Terminals
!Turn off power before connecting to weld output terminals.
!Do not use worn, damaged, under- sized, or poorly spliced cables.
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100 | 4 (20) | 4 (20) | 4 (20) | 3 (30) | 2 (35) | 1 (50) |
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150 | 3 (30) | 3 (30) | 2 (35) | 1 (50) | 1/0 (60) | 2/0 (70) |
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200 | 3 (30) | 2 (35) | 1 (50) | 1/0 (60) | 2/0 (70) | 3/0 (95) |
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250 | 2 (35) | 1 (50) | 1/0 (60) | 2/0 (70) | 3/0 (95) | 4/0 (120) |
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300 | 1 (50) | 1/0 (60) | 2/0 (70) | 3/0 (95) | 4/0 (120) | 2 ea. 2/0 |
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350 | 1/0 (60) | 2/0 (70) | 3/0 (95) | 4/0 (120) | 2 ea. 2/0 | 2 ea. 3/0 |
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400 | 1/0 (60) | 2/0 (70) | 3/0 (95) | 4/0 (120) | 2 ea. 2/0 | 2 ea. 3/0 |
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500 | 2/0 (70) | 3/0 (95) | 4/0 (120) | 2 ea. 2/0 | 2 ea. 3/0 | 2 ea. 4/0 |
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*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. |
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( ) = mm2 for metric use |
***For distances longer than those shown in this guide, call a factory applications representative at
Notes
Work like a Pro!
Pros weld and cut safely. Read the safety rules at the beginning of this manual.
