I have an existing "outlet" that is a 3 prong angle & is 50A. (Like the older dryer style)
I planned on hooking up my Millermatic 210 Mig welder that has a 220v plug that I believe to be a "Nema 6-50". The Plug has two flat spade terminals that are vertical, one spade is half the width and a round hole on the bottom.
When I want to use this welder, I want to simply use this short cable to change plug genders.
I purchased a Pass & Seymour 3861-CC5 50A Angle Plug (3-Pole, 3-Wire).
This plug wires as Neutral=White, Hot1(L1)=Black, & Hot2(L2)=Red.
I also purchased a 2ft. piece of 6/4 SO wire. I tried to get 6/3, although it was out of stock. I planned on cutting back the unused wire at each end.
Lastly, I purchased a Pass & Seymour 3804-CC6 50A "Outlet" (2-Pole, 3-Wire)with a 4"x4" steel box & loom connector.
Here's where I stopped: After wiring up the Angle Plug to one end of the wire, I went to wire the other end & one terminal on the outlet is labeled as green and the other two are not labeled & obviously hot for 220v.
My question now is, since the green and white are both insulated and 6ga., can I use the neutral on the green terminal on the outlet?
I'd like to find a solution without having to run a new breaker and a very expensive 22' run of wire just for a welder that has a different plug.
There are some very smart individuals in this forum, please help and I'll be forever grateful.
Thanks in advance,
Bryan