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Hi Rick, I tried replying yesterday but the system wouldn't let me post. A Ranger 8 is about 225a maximum but at what amperage do you use for most of your welding? If your the typical welder using 1/8" electrodes, then 150a welding lead would be a good choice. It's a smaller diameter thus will let you control the electrode holder alot easier thus cause less hand fatigue yielding better welds. If you really need the full 225a output then look at using 250a cable with for 90% of the run with using 10ft of 150a lead for the stinger. I've used this method upto 300a with good results provide the stinger gets a small cooling off period after about 10 rods are burned. The ground can always be 250a lead to the work. I always use Tweeco twist lock lead connectors. I start with a 1ft stub at the machine on both leads, or just long enough that the connector won't rub off dial paint when disconnected, then 10ft from the end of the ground clamp and at the end of the positive lead. This way if you want to add 100ft of lead, your machine is alredy set-up to add lead quickly or store the lead or so someone don't use there 5 finger discount when your not looking. Ya there expensive, about $20eh, but the typical home/small shop will only buy one set in there life time. T_Bone
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