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by Mastiffman
Wed Jan 18, 2017 4:05 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Looking for my first welder! Suggestions?
Replies: 16
Views: 2118

Re: Looking for my first welder! Suggestions?

No the current draw on this 230v 180a DC Mig welder is 20a. I have a 240v 40amp breaker that ill be using.
by Mastiffman
Wed Jan 18, 2017 1:50 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Looking for my first welder! Suggestions?
Replies: 16
Views: 2118

Re: Looking for my first welder! Suggestions?

Input Current is 20a.

How much of a necessity is the infinite dial?
by Mastiffman
Tue Jan 17, 2017 10:24 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Looking for my first welder! Suggestions?
Replies: 16
Views: 2118

Re: Looking for my first welder! Suggestions?

How about this Lincoln Electric Easy MIG 180? https://www.amazon.com/Lincoln-Electric-Easy-Flux-Core-Welder/dp/B01M17905T?SubscriptionId=AKIAJO7E5OLQ67NVPFZA&ascsubtag=52564191-16-740172196.1484705830&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B01M17905T&linkCode=xm2&tag=d_2b_a_o...
by Mastiffman
Tue Jan 17, 2017 9:00 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Looking for my first welder! Suggestions?
Replies: 16
Views: 2118

Re: Looking for my first welder! Suggestions?

Thanks!

But the rest of it is fair good quality... Is this one that you've used or known someone to have used?
by Mastiffman
Sun Jan 15, 2017 11:05 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Looking for my first welder! Suggestions?
Replies: 16
Views: 2118

Re: Looking for my first welder! Suggestions?

Yeah, It sounds like 180 amps would be about the right output for what you're talking about, and 110v units just don't do that. This one is 180 amps, dual-voltage, priced close to your target, has some nice features, like burn-back adjustment and a cast aluminum wire drive. It's from the Jasic/Razo...
by Mastiffman
Sun Jan 15, 2017 4:50 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Looking for my first welder! Suggestions?
Replies: 16
Views: 2118

Re: Looking for my first welder! Suggestions?

Thanks for chiming in!

Does the Handler 130 and Power I both have all of the options including the 120v/240v capabilities AND DC output?
by Mastiffman
Sun Jan 15, 2017 2:49 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Looking for my first welder! Suggestions?
Replies: 16
Views: 2118

Looking for my first welder! Suggestions?

Hey Gang, First time poster here. Just really for some advice on a good model through a reputable brand of welder. Based off of my research I'm looking for these options. -120v but 240v switchable -DC output -Dual MIG (Gas and Flux Core) -Good duty cycle (Not max as I'll only be doing shorter beads....