What factors should be considered to buy the right size welding cable?

To choose the correct size, 3 factors should be considered:

·         Measure the total length of the welding circuit, including the full length of both the electrode and work cables.

·         The welder’s rated electrical output should be incorporated in the welder’s model name.

·         Check the welder’s duty cycle, which is the percentage of a ten-minute period that the welder will operate at a particular output current before exceeding its thermal limit.