Disconnect needed for welder outlet?
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Disconnect needed for welder outlet?
I’m putting in a 30A 220v circuit for a Hobart 190 welder in a detached garage with an existing sub panel. Seems straightforward using 30A double breaker and running 12/2 to a 50A welder outlet ( nema 6-50r I think?).
The manual show a disconnect with a 30A fuse. Not sure if the breaker at the panel works for this or if I need a close by disconnect and what would be it’s purpose? I have an on-off switch on the welder and worst case can just unplug it. But a disconnect looks pretty cheap and easy to add so if this is code or better I’m ok.
Just don’t get what it’s for?
The manual show a disconnect with a 30A fuse. Not sure if the breaker at the panel works for this or if I need a close by disconnect and what would be it’s purpose? I have an on-off switch on the welder and worst case can just unplug it. But a disconnect looks pretty cheap and easy to add so if this is code or better I’m ok.
Just don’t get what it’s for?