240v Circuit for Stick Welding

[Black Thumb]

I do not have a dedicated 220v receptacle in my garage. I asked the AI about running a 8ga extension cord from my washer/dryer receptacle, on a 30amp breaker, out a window well to the stick welder. It said it was a bad idea. I don't see why as long as I unplug them both, but maybe I'm missing something...?

Do any of you run your welder like this?

 

[CJ]

I unplugged my dryer and used the outlet for years before I worked in a dedicated circuit.

 

[Belizean]

I unplugged my dryer and used the outlet for years before I worked in a dedicated circuit.

Yeah but you have clothes lines and sun and breeze drying your tighty whites in Florida. Not everyone has that luxury.

 

[Manic Mechanic]

30 amps is more than enough depending on the length of the run. Longer the run the more amps it will draw. The other issue is the cord. 8ga is only two sizes bigger than an extension cord. Get something larger