New Millermatic 211 - power plug question

[Skowinski]

Hi Everyone, just got a 211 and setting up in the new shop, just built. We had electricians install a 240V 50A circuit running to 3 wall plugs. They are NEMA 14-50R and the plug on the welder looks like below.

Do I need a different wall receptacle for the welder? Or can I just plug in and start welding? Haven't used a wall receptacle exactly like these before, they seem kinda funky.

(edit - some things I'm confident about, but not electrical circuits and plugs....)

 

[RJSakowski]

I don't believe they are compatable The socket is a NEMA 14-50 and the plug is a NEMA 6-50.

 

[markba633csi]

RJ is correct they aren't compatible. Not sure which would be the least expensive option- probably changing just one receptacle; plugs can be pretty expensive
Do some web searching before you change anything, find out what the hardware costs
-Mark

 

[Aukai]

I'm hoping you can pull the face plate and swap out the plug for the 6-50. If you have some small stuff to weld the Miller 211 is dual voltage to get you by....

 

[Skowinski]

Thanks everyone, I guess I was hoping for an easy solution, but the plug and receptacle have to match.

I'll find a new receptacle to match the plug on the welder. Changing that isn't an option, as it seems it voids the warranty.

 

[RJSakowski]

Thanks everyone, I guess I was hoping for an easy solution, but the plug and receptacle have to match.

I'll find a new receptacle to match the plug on the welder. Changing that isn't an option, as it seems it voids the warranty.

HUBBELL HBL9367 AC Receptacle NEMA 6-50 Female Black 250-Volt 50 Amp

HUBBELL Female Receptacle NEMA 6-50 Black RTP, Single. Rated for 250-Volts, 50-Amps, 2-Pole, 3-Wire, Single-Phase. Straight Blade Receptacle. UL, CSA.

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[Barncat]

Can you just make a foot long pigtail with the different plugs on each end? Then you can use any of the outlets in your shop.

 

[Aaron_W]

Can you just make a foot long pigtail with the different plugs on each end? Then you can use any of the outlets in your shop.

This is what I would do. I made a 25 foot extension cord for my welder it isn't hard, you just need to put a plug and receptacle to match your wall and welder.

 

[matthewsx]

Definitely make an extension cord with appropriate gauge wire. Measure to the farthest point you think the welder will be from a plug and use that as a guide for length. Obviously a 100' cord isn't a good idea but 25' shouldn't have too much amp drop and will be mighty handy in the future.

John

 

[Skowinski]

I really like the idea of making up a short (20 ft. or so) extension, great thinking!