Question about the 12/3 cord on Millermatic 210?

[Corkscrew]

Just wondering why Miller uses such a light cord (12/3) on the millermatic 210. Have seen the Lincoln 200 in the local shops and lincoln uses a 8/3. Just wonding what the reason is, could it be because the cord is only 10ft and you just don't need a larger cord if the distance is that short?

[JeramyK]

I wondered the same thing but I figure it must be ok if it's done that way from the factory.

-Jeramy

[Hobart Expert Kevin]

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Corkscrew,
You guessed part of it already, the length does play into the wire size. The other thing that plays in is duty cycle, the Millermatic 210 pulls 30 amps on a 230vac line but has a 60% duty cycle so the wire does not have to be able to carry a full
load 100% of the time. I hope that clears thing up for you Be sure to follow your state and local codes for all other wiring.

Kevin

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[Thomas Harris]

also some insulations can stand much greater heat, (amps), without breaking down.