Newbie needs Plug and receptacle help

[Ray]

Down boy, LOL

Actually the manuals (Downloaded) show the standard wiring for a twist lock. I’m working on a set up video that shows step by step how to wire several plugs, and I hope to include that in the manual.
Should be available soon. I realize that doesn’t help you now, but as Mike says we’re fairly easy to contact.
Please bear with us guys, we’re getting there.

[77tnt]

Sorry , as usual my lame attempts at humor have been misconscrewed. I think you guys do a great job replying to and addressing questions.

[bigjoeinkg]

Granted I'm an new person here reading the posts on the machines. I have read many time is several places to download the manual and read it "BEFORE" your machine arrives. Lots of things to get ready while waiting on the UPS truck. Unless you are using 3-phase power, the red wire gets insulated. Don't connect the common on the walll plug. Now it to reinforce the point that Ray and Mike are making. If you are using a NEMA 50A, what type. You can choose from 6-50R, 10-50R and 14-50R. You see, there is not standard for a 50A welder plug, just standard NEMA plugs. Choose one and learn how to wire it.

[welderdude]

Here is a nice little page showing some different styles of NEMA plugs.

http://www.nooutage.com/nema_configurations.htm

Both of my welders and my plasma torch came with a NEMA 6-50 plug already installed. I'm guessing thats a popular size for single phase welders.