S sandancer Member Messages 113 Nov 27, 2010 #1 hello the earth cable on my MIG is not very long, what can i use to replace it so i can have a longer stretch cheers
hello the earth cable on my MIG is not very long, what can i use to replace it so i can have a longer stretch cheers
brightspark Member Messages 41,272 Location yarm stockton on tees Nov 27, 2010 #2 go to a welding supplies and purchase a length of welding cable the same size. a couple of meters extra wont afect the current rating
go to a welding supplies and purchase a length of welding cable the same size. a couple of meters extra wont afect the current rating
rikrobson Member Messages 3,963 Location Perth, Scotland Nov 28, 2010 #3 Get some jumper cables and stick a decent clamp on the end. I has some with broked croc clips and used the Black cable with a 200amp clamp off ebay
Get some jumper cables and stick a decent clamp on the end. I has some with broked croc clips and used the Black cable with a 200amp clamp off ebay
Hitch Moderator Staff member Messages 13,544 Location England Nov 28, 2010 #4 I se a length of bar, clip the earth to that and vice grip that where you want it. Better to replace the cable with a longer bit if its very short though.
I se a length of bar, clip the earth to that and vice grip that where you want it. Better to replace the cable with a longer bit if its very short though.