I want to get a 110v Mig unit. How would this be for a "Beginner" model? I am also considering Longevity Migweld 140 and Eastwood 135. Thanks
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I've had this welder for over a year now and would recommend it to beginners with two things to note. Your first upgrade should be switching from flux core to solid wire with gas. Flux core has it's purpose and is good in a pinch but gas is where it's at. Trying to learn how to weld on flux can be frustrating to the point of quitting, and what fun is that? Second, you'll eventually want to weld aluminum and that requires an expensive spool gun. I did see a video on youtube where these guys were able to weld aluminum with a smaller (6ft) gun but the results werent impressive. I'm not saying you can't MIG aluminum, I'm saying the final welds would look terrible and your cost for terrible looking welds is the cost of the spool gun and a new tank of gas! If you're looking to learn how to weld aluminum spend a little more and get yourself a TIG machine.
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I am a long-time beginner (I've wanted to learn to weld for years) and I think the Hobart is an excellent unit. I am not familiar with Longevity and Eastwood units but I do have a Sears Craftsman unit, which is like a soldering gun. I know of other no-name manufacturers of units sold by the likes of Harbor Freight. I'm no welding expert but I do know and study quality equipment. If I didn't buy the Hobart my other choices would have been Miller and Lincoln. I think both have comparable units that are more expensive than the Hobart with no or maybe a few more features.
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It's strange they post the 110vAC version diagram with this 12v unit. The wiring diagram that is on the unit says 12v and the power and heating/cooling is not all interconnected. Inkbird should post a pic of the decal on the unit - it has the proper schematic.
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as far as I know this unit only comes in 110/115 volt AC for the North American Market. I suggest you contact The Sausagemaker Inc. Directly (The manufacturer) and see if they have or can make you a model that will operate on your voltage configuration. Phone: 1-888-490-8525 or on the web: www.sausagemaker.com
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if you buy it from http://amazon.com, its an american model, and not 220v.they don't give the model number but i saw the same unit on parts express, and they don't give the line voltage for it either.if you want something for europe, go to amazon.co.uk or element14.com (which is farnell) and look at what they have.remember, you get what you pay for, so if you only pay 20 dollars for a soldering station, don't expect too much from it.regardless, almost everything you buy in the states is not going to be 220v, if it was, it would state it works on 100-240 or 110/220, so since this is from the states and is so cheap, it must only be 110v. if you buy it from http://amazon.com, its an american model, and not 220v.they don't give the model number but i saw the same unit on parts express, and they don't give the line voltage for it either.if you want something for europe, go to amazon.co.uk or element14.com (which is farnell) and look at what they have.remember, you get what you pay for, so if you only pay 20 dollars for a soldering station, don't expect too much from it.regardless, almost everything you buy in the states is not going to be 220v, if it was, it would state... » Read More if you buy it from http://amazon.com, its an american model, and not 220v.they don't give the model number but i saw the same unit on parts express, and they don't give the line voltage for it either.if you want something for europe, go to amazon.co.uk or element14.com (which is farnell) and look at what they have.remember, you get what you pay for, so if you only pay 20 dollars for a soldering station, don't expect too much from it.regardless, almost everything you buy in the states is not going to be 220v, if it was, it would state it works on 100-240 or 110/220, so since this is from the states and is so cheap, it must only be 110v. « Show Less
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I got the 140 this past January.. My advise to you would be to get neither.. I have nothing but problems with it from day one.. It's a very inconsistent, unreliable machine.. Spend a little extra money and get a name brand machine.. Even a Lincoln Electric would be far superior.. My main problem with the Longevity is the feeding mechanism and all it's gritty components.. From the spool, the liner, right down to the nozzle.. Absolute junk!! Read the reviews of a the various longevity models.. The same people leave the same reviews for all the machines to boost the rating.. Don't waste your money on any of their machines.. You will be very disappointed and aggravated.. I got the 140 this past January.. My advise to you would be to get neither.. I have nothing but problems with it from day one.. It's a very inconsistent, unreliable machine.. Spend a little extra money and get a name brand machine.. Even a Lincoln Electric would be far superior.. My main problem with the Longevity is the feeding mechanism and all it's gritty components.. From the spool, the liner, right down to the nozzle.. Absolute junk!! Read the reviews of a the various longevity models.. The same people leave the same reviews for all the machines to boost the rating.. Don't waste your... » Read More I got the 140 this past January.. My advise to you would be to get neither.. I have nothing but problems with it from day one.. It's a very inconsistent, unreliable machine.. Spend a little extra money and get a name brand machine.. Even a Lincoln Electric would be far superior.. My main problem with the Longevity is the feeding mechanism and all it's gritty components.. From the spool, the liner, right down to the nozzle.. Absolute junk!! Read the reviews of a the various longevity models.. The same people leave the same reviews for all the machines to boost the rating.. Don't waste your money on any of their machines.. You will be very disappointed and aggravated.. « Show Less
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I called eastwood for you 800-343-9353 and we went thru the owner's manual, downloadable from their web site http://www.eastwood.com/mig-welders-175-amp-mig-welder-w-spool-gun.htmlThe answer isn't obvious and I chewed on them for you. The plug is a NEMA 6-50P, so you need a NEMA 6-50R for the wall receptical. Oh, that's three-prong. There's a picture here: http://www.stayonline.com/reference-nema-straight-blade.aspx
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Well all I can say is my longevity has been a really good machine , I to was choosing between the eastwood 135 and the longevity 140 but the longevity offers a spool gun and at the time I believe eastwood did not , I am very happy with my 140 it does just what I need done P.S. looking into the new longevity 3 in 1 machine.
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Yes, bought the 110 unit and yes, it's a year and about a half and has given great service. I guess I may use this unit carefully . Abuse of a smaller weight unit probably isn't a great idea. I hope this may have helped?
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You may use whatever plug you need. It does not come with a plug only bare wires at the end of the pigtail. The cutter just works with 110 or220. No extra wiring just put on the plug you need. I put mine on the 50 amp plug that I use for my welder. This is a good tool when operated on 220.
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It took me a while to find a picture of your 3200 to see if it is like my 170 and it is the same. You will need to unplug your existing mig torch from the welder, the new spool gun cable will plug right in. You will have to cut off the plug that comes on the longevity. I cant remember if it is a 3 pin or a 4 pin plug. You will need to hook these wires inside under the hood where the existing wire feed motor is located. I hooked jumper wires inside and ran them to the outside and installed but connectors on these wires and also the wires that the 3 or 4 pin connector was attached to. You will have to connect 2 wires for the spool gun motor and a wire for your continuity. This is enough for now, I will look tomorrow at mine and make sure, lots of luck.
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It will weld 1/4 with two passes to be very strong, it's better for 3/16" or less. It is rare to weld 1/4" for most homeowner use. I suggest to get the 140 amp if you can afford it. This welder works very well and I have not needed to weld 1/4 in the couple three years I had it. I have not welded 1/4" to date yet myself. The problem with mig is that the weld can be pretty on the surface but not enough penetration. There are tricks like having a gap between the two pieces being welded or grind a bevel gap when the two pieces are together. If welding a lot of 1/4" I suggest getting at least a 140amp welder. For occasional 1/4" welding it is fine with two passes and the techniques mentioned. It will weld 1/4 with two passes to be very strong, it's better for 3/16" or less. It is rare to weld 1/4" for most homeowner use. I suggest to get the 140 amp if you can afford it. This welder works very well and I have not needed to weld 1/4 in the couple three years I had it. I have not welded 1/4" to date yet myself. The problem with mig is that the weld can be pretty on the surface but not enough penetration. There are tricks like having a gap between the two pieces being welded or grind a bevel gap when the two pieces are together. If welding a lot of 1/4" I... » Read More It will weld 1/4 with two passes to be very strong, it's better for 3/16" or less. It is rare to weld 1/4" for most homeowner use. I suggest to get the 140 amp if you can afford it. This welder works very well and I have not needed to weld 1/4 in the couple three years I had it. I have not welded 1/4" to date yet myself. The problem with mig is that the weld can be pretty on the surface but not enough penetration. There are tricks like having a gap between the two pieces being welded or grind a bevel gap when the two pieces are together. If welding a lot of 1/4" I suggest getting at least a 140amp welder. For occasional 1/4" welding it is fine with two passes and the techniques mentioned. « Show Less
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its a great welder. i mainly run it on 220volts. just welded up my frame and made hardcore plate bumper. very strong. i also had to make floor pans out of 18 gauge. the original pans were probably only 22 and some spots kinda thin. it did very well. half way through i ran out of wire and had to use 0.35 flux and still performed well. the settings are fine and honestly only use three of them one for thin another for exhaust and than all the way with thick. i mainly change the wire speed. i have ran at max for probably too long many times and no problems. only tricky thing was first setting up wire tension. now it never jams. overall love it its a great welder. i mainly run it on 220volts. just welded up my frame and made hardcore plate bumper. very strong. i also had to make floor pans out of 18 gauge. the original pans were probably only 22 and some spots kinda thin. it did very well. half way through i ran out of wire and had to use 0.35 flux and still performed well. the settings are fine and honestly only use three of them one for thin another for exhaust and than all the way with thick. i mainly change the wire speed. i have ran at max for probably too long many times and no problems. only tricky thing was first setting... » Read More its a great welder. i mainly run it on 220volts. just welded up my frame and made hardcore plate bumper. very strong. i also had to make floor pans out of 18 gauge. the original pans were probably only 22 and some spots kinda thin. it did very well. half way through i ran out of wire and had to use 0.35 flux and still performed well. the settings are fine and honestly only use three of them one for thin another for exhaust and than all the way with thick. i mainly change the wire speed. i have ran at max for probably too long many times and no problems. only tricky thing was first setting up wire tension. now it never jams. overall love it « Show Less
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like the guy from Australia says it's set up out of the box for 110....but I tell you this this little drill is the absolute best drill i've ever owned. I do a lot of fabrication that can involve polystyrene carbon fibre and various other relatively delicate materials and with the low torque settings on this it is so amazing this little drill will drive a lag screw over and over and hod a charge for a pretty long time. highly recommend I have it with me as a must have tool on every job i do! i don't remember if it came with international plug adapters if thats what ya mean but it's 110 volts for sure.Dave like the guy from Australia says it's set up out of the box for 110....but I tell you this this little drill is the absolute best drill i've ever owned. I do a lot of fabrication that can involve polystyrene carbon fibre and various other relatively delicate materials and with the low torque settings on this it is so amazing this little drill will drive a lag screw over and over and hod a charge for a pretty long time. highly recommend I have it with me as a must have tool on every job i do! i don't remember if it came with international plug adapters if thats what ya mean but it's 110... » Read More like the guy from Australia says it's set up out of the box for 110....but I tell you this this little drill is the absolute best drill i've ever owned. I do a lot of fabrication that can involve polystyrene carbon fibre and various other relatively delicate materials and with the low torque settings on this it is so amazing this little drill will drive a lag screw over and over and hod a charge for a pretty long time. highly recommend I have it with me as a must have tool on every job i do! i don't remember if it came with international plug adapters if thats what ya mean but it's 110 volts for sure.Dave « Show Less
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I got the 140 this past January.. My advise to you would be to get neither.. I have nothing but problems with it from day one.. It's a very inconsistent, unreliable machine.. Spend a little extra money and get a name brand machine.. Even a Lincoln Electric would be far superior.. My main problem with the Longevity is the feeding mechanism and all it's gritty components.. From the spool, the liner, right down to the nozzle.. Absolute junk!! Read the reviews of a the various longevity models.. The same people leave the same reviews for all the machines to boost the rating.. Don't waste your money on any of their machines.. You will be very disappointed and aggravated..
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Can't really help you. I purchased 2 of them for their shape. I'm cutting them into pieces to welded back together with a mig. A future project that I haven't done yet. Sorry
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The machine is designed to take .025, .030. or .035 diameter wire. It comes with .025 tips but I have always used .030 so I switched to .030 and use shielding gas. If your going to weld heavier material, 3/16 to 1/4 inch then you will probably want to use the .035 tip with flux core wire. I was very surprised by the quality of this machine. It is easily comparable to the more expensive Miller, Hobart or Lincoln welders of comparable amperage. I am totally satisfied with my machine. There is one thing that I found out the hard way, the plastic face on the machine doesn't take well to being left in direct sun light and heat all day and will wrinkle and shrink a bit. Just a word to the wise where you use the machine.
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I have the single page installation and maintenance manual in front of me here. There is a warning on the front page of this manual that states the model KBP2406 can operate on 208 VAC. According to the warning there will be 25% less wattage draw and 13% less Amps. It comes shipped from the factory configured for maximum wattage which is 5700 watts at 240 VAC. At 208 VAC that would be reduced to 4275 watts and one would still need to feed using #10 wire size. Fed with 240 VAC the possible configurations are: 5700, 4750, 3800, 2850, and 1900 watts. The 3800 watt configuration specifies #12 wire minimum. Above 3800 watts specifies #10 wire and below 3800 watts specifies #14 wire. My setup plugs into a welder outlet in the garage. Additional parts are required and for my application the following additional parts were purchased: Feed wire; #10 SOOW-C3. (I'm using 24 feet and the heater is working fine with that.), Winged(1 Pkg)wire nuts: Commercial Electric 498-378., 3/4" Strain Relief: Halex ACC #21694., (this strain relief/clamp Pkg didn't come with an electrical locknut, consider using one if possible) Wall Plug: Leviton 275-T configured for 30 Amps for my application. (Matched to wall outlet) The heater has pigtails inside that are prestripped so it's a simple matter of using wire nuts to make the mains and ground connections inside the heater. The most difficult part is punching out the 3/4" knock out blank in the back of the heater. I resorted to backing one side with a wrench socket and working the knock out side to side. There are 2 knockouts; one is 3/4" and the other is 1/2". For #10 wire size one must utilize the 3/4" knockout. In summary, then, yes you can connect this heater to 208 VAC. I would just like to reiterate how impressed I am with how well this heater performs. We will never be without one ever again!