Posted: 12/8/2014 8:12:50 PM EDT
I picked up some 6/4 outdoor cable today to make a couple 50a extension cords for my welders, but I would like to avoid using the right angle style. What I'd like to find is a straight plug of this style with 3-prongs....
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Does such an animal exist? I have looked on Google, but my searches have come up empty. |
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Quoted: I picked up some 6/4 outdoor cable today to make a couple 50a extension cords for my welders, but I would like to avoid using the right angle style. What I'd like to find is a straight plug of this style with 3-prongs.... http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b19/jason280_3/Maleplug_zps0d42d4fc.jpg ...to fit this style of plug: http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b19/jason280_3/Femaleplug_zps5d979282.jpg Does such an animal exist? I have looked on Google, but my searches have come up empty. The top plug looks like an RV to shore power plug and the receptacle looks like a dryer plug in. Google Camco 55255 50 amp replacement plug, and surface receptical. |
| Its 240v, and I will need 50 amps...that's the reason I picked up the 6/4 cable. Well, the reason I went with 6/4 is simply that's what the recycling yard had. I would have preferred 6/3, but this stuff was cheap enough not to worry with looking for a 3-wire cord. |
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Quoted: No. I use the old style three prong 60 amp range plugs and receptacle for all my welders, they're old and I use two hots and a ground, 230 volts. NEC be damn.  |
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Cesco.com Part # 154771 
Sorry for no hotlink. On my phone. Thanks, I found it... http://www.cesco.com/b2c/product/Pass-Seymour-D0651-Grounding-Gator-Grip-Plug/610014 Not sure I want it $68 bad, but at least now I know they exist!! I'm just curious why this isn't the more common style. I guess it makes sense that the right angle forces the cord to lay on the ground quicker from the plug, but I simply don't like the style. |
The technical NEMA name for this receptacle is 6-50R . The NEMA name for the PLUG to fit is 6-50P They should have one down at the local hardware store, or electrical supply store . here is one at Amazon, cheap: |
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Thanks, I found it... http://www.cesco.com/b2c/product/Pass-Seymour-D0651-Grounding-Gator-Grip-Plug/610014 Not sure I want it $68 bad, but at least now I know they exist!! I'm just curious why this isn't the more common style. I guess it makes sense that the right angle forces the cord to lay on the ground quicker from the plug, but I simply don't like the style. Quoted:
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Cesco.com Part # 154771
Sorry for no hotlink. On my phone. Thanks, I found it... http://www.cesco.com/b2c/product/Pass-Seymour-D0651-Grounding-Gator-Grip-Plug/610014 Not sure I want it $68 bad, but at least now I know they exist!! I'm just curious why this isn't the more common style. I guess it makes sense that the right angle forces the cord to lay on the ground quicker from the plug, but I simply don't like the style. McMaster Carr has them for $51. part # 7120K81
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Ok, found one a little cheaper...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/50-AMP-125-VOLT-STRAIGHT-BLADE-GE-MALE-PLUG-NEW-GATOR-GRIP-2-POLE-3-WIRE-5-50P-/261170029899?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ccef2654b Still over $45 though....not sure I can justify $45 over a regular $12 plug. |
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Tractor Supply has them , near the welding stuff.
Here: Tractor Supply |
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The plug you show in your top picture is a NEMA 14-50P 125/250v.
The plug required for the receptacle in the second picture is a NEMA 6-50P, 250v. You should be able to find what you need from that, but I would caution against a non-twistlocking plug, especially where you have the potential for 240V. |
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This one is close, and a lot cheaper, but I don't think it will work....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEMA-5-50P-50A-125V-2-Pole-3-Wire-5-50-PLUG-ARROW-HART-5713-NEW-IN-BOX-/161504062614?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item259a646c96 eta: Why wouldn't it work? I know the ground blade is solid/round, but would it fit? Looks like the wire lugs are pretty stout, and will accept up to 4 AWG wire. Its rated for 50 amps, just at 125 volts... |
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This one is close, and a lot cheaper, but I don't think it will work.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEMA-5-50P-50A-125V-2-Pole-3-Wire-5-50-PLUG-ARROW-HART-5713-NEW-IN-BOX-/161504062614?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item259a646c96 It might work, with a little dremel fluting.
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They have the right angle style, I have plenty of those....what I want is the straight style. Quoted:
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Try a Tractor supply store Thats where I got mine to do the same thing Extension cord for my Hobart mig They have the right angle style, I have plenty of those....what I want is the straight style. mine 
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mine <a href="http://s1092.photobucket.com/user/slayfan21/media/DSCN0526_zps004e2bad.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i407/slayfan21/DSCN0526_zps004e2bad.jpg</a> Quoted:
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Try a Tractor supply store Thats where I got mine to do the same thing Extension cord for my Hobart mig They have the right angle style, I have plenty of those....what I want is the straight style. mine <a href="http://s1092.photobucket.com/user/slayfan21/media/DSCN0526_zps004e2bad.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i407/slayfan21/DSCN0526_zps004e2bad.jpg</a> Yeah, I actually already have two made up from this style, just want the straight style... |
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Yeah, I actually already have two made up from this style, just want the straight style... Quoted:
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Try a Tractor supply store Thats where I got mine to do the same thing Extension cord for my Hobart mig They have the right angle style, I have plenty of those....what I want is the straight style. mine <a href="http://s1092.photobucket.com/user/slayfan21/media/DSCN0526_zps004e2bad.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i407/slayfan21/DSCN0526_zps004e2bad.jpg</a> Yeah, I actually already have two made up from this style, just want the straight style... Nevermind I read the OP wrong
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And if you happen over some cheap 6/4 SOOW or even SJOW, let me know. I need about 50' of it for a generator hook up. 3 phase 208 volt. I *think* that's what I picked up today. I'm pretty sure they have more, as they have piles of wire all over the place. I almost bought a 50lb roll of 8/4 with the flexible cover, but I'm not sure what the total length was. I would guess it was at least 60-75', and I believe they were asking around $80 or so. |
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Ok, why wouldn't this plug work?? http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEMA-5-50P-50A-125V-2-Pole-3-Wire-5-50-PLUG-ARROW-HART-5713-NEW-IN-BOX-/161504062614?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item259a646c96 5-50 is for 110 volt work. 6-50 is for 220. They are spaced differently so you can't accidentally plug into the wrong receptical. |
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eta: Why wouldn't it work? I know the ground blade is solid/round, but would it fit? Looks like the wire lugs are pretty stout, and will accept up to 4 AWG wire. Its rated for 50 amps, just at 125 volts... um, if you have to ask why it won't work electrically, you probably shouldn't be trying it. |
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The technical NEMA name for this receptacle is 6-50Rhttp://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b19/jason280_3/Femaleplug_zps5d979282.jpg . The NEMA name for the PLUG to fit is 6-50P They should have one down at the local hardware store, or electrical supply store . here is one at Amazon, cheap: http://www.amazon.com/Cooper-Wiring-S42-SP-L-Commercial-6-50-NEMA/dp/B000VL6X22/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1418085387&sr=1-1&keywords=6-50p This and fix it to a piece of wood too. |
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Quoted: So, you don't know either.... Quoted: um, if you have to ask why it won't work electrically, you probably shouldn't be trying it So, you don't know either.... |