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7. selecting weld cable sizes, Work like a pro – Hobart Welding Products CHAMPION 4500 User Manual

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5-7. Selecting Weld Cable Sizes*

Weld Cable Size** and Total Cable (Copper) Length in Weld Circuit

Not Exceeding***

100 ft (30 m) or Less

150 ft

(45 m)

200 ft

(60 m)

250 ft

(70 m)

300 ft

(90 m)

350 ft

(105 m)

400 ft

(120 m)

Weld Output

Terminals

!

Turn off power before

connecting to weld

output terminals.

!

Do not use worn, dam-

aged, undersized, or

poorly spliced cables.

Welding

Amperes

10 − 60%

Duty

Cycle

60 − 100%

Duty

Cycle

10 − 100% Duty Cycle

100

4 (20)

4 (20)

4 (20)

3 (30)

2 (35)

1 (50)

1/0 (60)

1/0 (60)

150

3 (30)

3 (30)

2 (35)

1 (50)

1/0 (60)

2/0 (70)

3/0 (95)

3/0 (95)

200

3 (30)

2 (35)

1 (50)

1/0 (60)

2/0 (70)

3/0 (95)

4/0 (120) 4/0 (120)

250

2 (35)

1 (50)

1/0 (60)

2/0 (70)

3/0 (95)

4/0 (120) 2 ea. 2/0

(2x70)

2 ea. 2/0

(2x70)

300

1 (50)

1/0 (60)

2/0 (70)

3/0 (95)

4/0 (120) 2 ea. 2/0

(2x70)

2 ea. 3/0

(2x95)

2 ea. 3/0

(2x95)

*

This chart is a general guideline and may not suit all applications. If cables overheat, use next size larger cable.

**Weld cable size (AWG) is based on either a 4 volts or less drop or a current density of at least 300 circular mils per ampere.

( ) = mm

2

for metric use

S-0007-F

***For distances longer than those shown in this guide, call a factory applications representative at 920-735-4505.

Notes

Work like a Pro!

Pros weld and cut

safely. Read the

safety rules at
the beginning
of this manual.