Thread: What receptacle should I use?

I'm in the process of wiring outlets for me welders into my new garage. Problem is, my stick welder has a range/dryer plug (10-50) and my new Lincoln welder has a 5-50 plug.

I can switch the ends on the old welder to fit the 5-50 and put them on the walls, or I can buy an adapter to go from the 5-50 to the 10-50. I'm not sure what type would be most useful to have on the wall.

Any opinions?

Wabo, welcome to the forums.


Most of us here live in Australia — I assume you are in Florida? — so you might not get a good answer to your question, as we use different power plugs and wiring standards here.

The most modestly priced receptacle.
The Dude abides.

Personally I would have the one that is going to be used most plug directly into the wall and save the adaptor for occasional use.

Michael

Originally Posted by wabobobo

I'm in the process of wiring outlets for me welders into my new garage. Problem is, my stick welder has a range/dryer plug (10-50) and my new Lincoln welder has a 5-50 plug.

I can switch the ends on the old welder to fit the 5-50 and put them on the walls, or I can buy an adapter to go from the 5-50 to the 10-50. I'm not sure what type would be most useful to have on the wall.

Any opinions?

Hi, I would avoid using any adapter, particularly with a high current draw appliance.