new earth cable

[luccass_j]

I've got a new Clarke MIG 160TM welder and I'm also new to welding unfortunately while grinding the grinder slip from my hands fall on the floor and cut through the welder earth cable exposing the wires. I ordered new cable but its connected by some sort of crimp anybody knows how to change it? Can I replace it with some sort of connector? or does the earth cable comes with a connector? Surely the Clarke company must know it's not easy too change the cable with the crimp they use.

 

[mike 109444]

If you cut the cable where the grinder hit then get a "Dinze" plug and socket
This is just the plug! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-25-Din...139?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item43bd9e7c33
and you would need a socket. If you go to a welding supplies shop might be cheaper for pair. By joining onto the remaining wire you will be making your earth longer, always a bonus.

 

[luccass_j]

Thanks it's a good idea somebody else mentioned it on the forum in one of the threats but they didn't give the name of the plug so I didn't know what to look for.

 

[Robotstar5]

Good excuse to fit a "proper" earth clamp too

 

[pedrobedro]

Just wrap a couple of layers of insulating tape round it to cover the cut.

 

[Robotstar5]

Just wrap a couple of layers of insulating tape round it to cover the cut.

As long as the conductor has not been damaged or you will get a hotspot.

 

[luccass_j]

Which one is a "proper" earth clamp?

I was going to put some insulating tape till I get a new clamp. Thanks.

 

[Robotstar5]

Which one is a "proper" earth clamp?

Something like this...

 

[madkayaker]

Something like this...

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I recognise tat clamp . If they take less than full effort to unclamp its not up to the job

 

[Robotstar5]

I recognise tat clamp .

Oi it's not tat, it's a damn good one!