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Hi
Can anyone explain what the issue is with running inverter welders/plasmas on extension leads?
I have seen some posts suggesting it is not a good idea to run them on an extension lead, or they 'don't like it' or may in fact even go 'bang' because of it.
Is the issue around using inadequate cross section of cable or is it the extension itself? I can't see how if you use the right cable it could have any different effect to that of being run on the 32amp socket in the wall as that is fed by 6mm T&E(i think)
I was hoping to run one on a 6mm2 H07 RNF 10 to 15m extension cord? Will this have any detrimental effect on the inverter?
Cheers
Can anyone explain what the issue is with running inverter welders/plasmas on extension leads?
I have seen some posts suggesting it is not a good idea to run them on an extension lead, or they 'don't like it' or may in fact even go 'bang' because of it.
Is the issue around using inadequate cross section of cable or is it the extension itself? I can't see how if you use the right cable it could have any different effect to that of being run on the 32amp socket in the wall as that is fed by 6mm T&E(i think)
I was hoping to run one on a 6mm2 H07 RNF 10 to 15m extension cord? Will this have any detrimental effect on the inverter?
Cheers
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