[RE-wrenches] Battery Cables

[Joel Davidson]

Do robotic welding machines answer welding cable questions politely because 
they have no feelings?

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Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 4:18 PM
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> It is possible to get UL listed "welding" cable, though it costs quite a 
> bit more than standard welding cable. It is the same type used in the 
> robotic welding machines and similar applications.
>
> Although Bob-o might have come across a bit angry, I have to agree with 
> his opinion on the codes for welding cable not being "legal".
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Matt Lafferty" <gilligan06 at gmail.com>
> To: "'RE-wrenches'" <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 3:02 PM
> Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Cables
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>
>> Dick R wrote:
>>
>>> His post reflects his concern for the integrity of our industry during
>> this period of rapid growth.
>>
>> Me too.
>>
>> That being said, since there was a question in the first place, I am glad
>> the question was asked before a "code crime" was committed. It is 
>> apparent
>> to me that Jeff B was at least aware that, somewhere along the way, he 
>> had
>> heard/read/seen that welding cable is not acceptable for battery cable. 
>> In
>> my opinion, he was right to ask the question. And the answer was 
>> provided.
>> This is a wonderful example of what this forum is about and why it 
>> exists.
>