Lincoln pro core 125

[Fdisk]

hello ive got a Lincoln pro core 125 and a mig conversion kit but somehow the directions for the mig conversion have disappeared do any of you folks know how to hook all that up manly the selenoid part

[BobC]

Take a look on the wiring diagram. Lincoln often has wiring for options shown on the standard diagram.

It may also be a good idea to call or email them. They can often attach instructions and drawings to the email. Check their web site www.lincolnelectric.com click on contact us.

Good luck,
Bob

[Fdisk]

Thank you and yes i did get hold of them on the phone today there sending a new set of directions

but i do have a question would the 125 i have or the 140 be a better welder
it will be used for body work and every once in a while for heaver work i also have a stick welder for the thick stuff but its 220 volts and i was hopping to have a fairly decent 110 welder

[BobC]

No matter what it says on the nameplate, most 115 volt machines will only produce about 90 amps on a standard household circuit. My opinion is that those high numbers (135, 140 etc.) on 115 volt machines are only competitors efforts to make their machines look better than the other guy's product.

Lincoln's new Power Mig 140 and 180 look very good, and have some impressive features, like a spool gun option, but I would be reluctant to get rid of a known good machine and pick one of these more advanced models unless I really needed one of those features.

[wallythacker]

No matter what it says on the nameplate, most 115 volt machines will only produce about 90 amps on a standard household circuit. My opinion is that those high numbers (135, 140 etc.) on 115 volt machines are only competitors efforts to make their machines look better than the other guy's product.

I agree, the "fine print" for the 110v units pretty much agrees (90a/18v/20% duty) even if the machine is a "140 amp". Getting 140a output has the the arc dropped to around 12v.

Many of the 110v units are happy to do 1/8" with .035 fluxcore and will do 3/16" to 1/4" with joint prep/multipass. Personally, above 1/8" I reach for my arc stinger.

[Fdisk]

yea i noticed that after reading the manual the box says it can weld 1/4 but the owner manual says you have to run 3 beads across it so im saving a few more dollors and im going to get the Lincoln 175 works off 220 but ill just have to run a new 220 plug for it

[Visorblue]

yea i noticed that after reading the manual the box says it can weld 1/4 but the owner manual says you have to run 3 beads across it so im saving a few more dollors and im going to get the Lincoln 175 works off 220 but ill just have to run a new 220 plug for it

Why not just use your stick for thicker stuff?

Also, run some tests of your own. Lincoln plays it safe and usually under estimates their welders.

[ETriggs]

Question, where did you get your conversion kit? I have a ProCore 125 and need to convert it. How difficult is the conversion?
Thanks.

[David R]

No matter what it says on the nameplate, most 115 volt machines will only produce about 90 amps on a standard household circuit. My opinion is that those high numbers (135, 140 etc.) on 115 volt machines are only competitors efforts to make their machines look better than the other guy's product.


:drinkup: I have been saying that for a long time!

David

[Scrapmetal]

I know this is the Lincoln section but doesn't HTP make a 115v welder that generates a bit more that 90amps? HTP 140 I think its called. It's also quite a bit heavier. (over 100lbs.) I'll see if I can find the link.
http://www.htpweld.com/products/mig_welders/mig_140.html

[6010]

The wire feed system on the HTP looks impressive for this class welder. If I were in the market for a 110 volt welder, I would certainly be looking in their direction.