A-5
INSTALLATION
LN-25X™
reCommended eleCtrode and worK Cable
sizes For arC welding
(See Table A.1)
Tabulated below are copper cable sizes recommended for
different currents and duty cycles. Lengths stipulated are the
distance from the welder to work and back to the welder again.
Cable sizes are increased for greater lengths primarily for the
purpose of minimizing cable drop.
RECOMMENDED CABLE SIZES (RUBBER COVERED COPPER - RATED 167°F OR 75°C)**
Amperes
PERCENT
DUTY CYCLE
CABLE SIZES FOR COMBINED LENGTHS OF ELECTRODE AND WORK CABLES
0 to 50Ft.
(0 to15m)
50 to 100Ft.
(15 to 30m)
100 to 150 Ft.
(30 to 46m)
150 to 200 Ft.
(46 to 61m)
200 to 250 Ft.
(61 to 76m)
200
60
2
2
2
1
1/0
200
100
2
2
2
1
1/0
225
20
4 or 5
3
4 or 5
1
1/0
225
40 & 30
3
3
3
1
1/0
250
30
3
3
3
1
1/0
250
40
2
2
2
1
1/0
250
60
1
1
1
1
1/0
250
100
1
1
1
1
1/0
300
60
1
1
1
1/0
1/0
350
100
2/0
2/0
2/0
2/0
2/0
350
60
1/0
1/0
1/0
2/0
3/0
400
60
2/0
2/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
400
100
3/0
3/0
3/0
3/0
4/0
500
60
2/0
2/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
** Tabled values are for operation at ambient temperatures of 104°F(40°C) and below. Applications above 104°F(40°C) may require cables
larger than recommended, or cables rated higher than 167°F(75°C).
TABLE A.1