Replace cable to old oil filled Olympic bantam 180 - help

[Jonny weld]

Not sure If i went mad but I purchased an oil filled bantam 180a. Heard good thing about these arc welder and decided to get one.

I have to replace the very short and old cable fitted at moment.

I was thinking to extend both earth and electrode clamp to 10/15m length with 25mm cable.

Would be possible? Are both cables in need of same length?

What cable would be the most effective cost option and from where you usually buy it?

Thanks

 

[gt6s]

I use 35mm

 

[Radar 3]

Make sure you use HOFR cable.(Heat, Oil and Fire resistant)

 

[zzr1200]

25mm cable is good for about 250amp, if I remember correctly.

Leads as long as you need, I had 20ft minimum with extension leads if needed via dinze connector plugs/sockets.

The welder sat in the corner next to the bench/power socket and never moved, not uncommon for an Oxford oil cooled.

 

[hotponyshoes]

25mm will be fine for that.
No need for them to be the same length.

Long leads can be awkward to untangle and store so shorter ones and extension cable(s) are the most useable solution.

Dinse connectors make things easy, if the welder does not have them fitted you could either add some panel mount ones or just make 2 short leads with trailing sockets on.

I have a load of really nice 25mm cable but the sheath has a load discolouration.
I can sort you some of that out at a cheap price if you want some.

 

[frank horton]

out of interest....my 225amp oil cooled Oxford on/in what I call my fettling bench.....
I move it around with a forklift or pallet truck ....weigh 1/2ton plus.....
rod lead is about 30foot....
welder trolley tray is on bearings.....even the wooden drawers have ball bearings.....
everything about this bench is heavy........hahaha.......

 

[Turbo]

Use 25mm cable unless you are putting really long leads on it. If you find the cable too heavy when you're welding you can put a 3m length of 16mm on the stinger & join it to the heavier cable with dinse connectors.

 

[Jonny weld]

25mm will be fine for that.
No need for them to be the same length.

Long leads can be awkward to untangle and store so shorter ones and extension cable(s) are the most useable solution.

Dinse connectors make things easy, if the welder does not have them fitted you could either add some panel mount ones or just make 2 short leads with trailing sockets on.

I have a load of really nice 25mm cable but the sheath has a load discolouration.
I can sort you some of that out at a cheap price if you want some.

Yes please. Send me PM. Thanks

 

[Jonny weld]

Use 25mm cable unless you are putting really long leads on it. If you find the cable too heavy when you're welding you can put a 3m length of 16mm on the stinger & join it to the heavier cable with dinse connectors.

What the maximum lenght for 25mm? I was thinking to make cable around 10/12m long to avoid moving the little beast around. My back start complaining anytime we get closer to her. Bloody heavy. Like the idea of last 3m on 16mm. Think Javier cable maker handling difficult and can impact on the work.