Hi folks,
Just registered since this seems to be the place to get Lincoln answers!
I've been toying with picking up an arc welder so that I can start learning it through practice. I've done a bit of FCAW before, however no stick.
I've been giving the option of buying an older IdealArc 250. It is from an estate sale and they don't know if it works. General exterior condition of the machine looks good, and from what I can tell the former owner took good care of his tools.
I do not have the serial number or specific model number off of it though. It does the usual 300a ac and 250a DC+/-.
Now for the fun stuff.
I currently only have access to a 30amp 230v circuit in the garage (feel free to point and laugh!). From what I have found these things can suck back between 50 and 80 amps depending on output. I expect that I should be able to output at least 110a if it is on a 30a circuit before running into trouble. Does that sound about right?
Second, given the old age of the machine and it's questionable running condition what would be a good deal?
I am not worried if I have to do a bit of work to it.
Just registered since this seems to be the place to get Lincoln answers!
I've been toying with picking up an arc welder so that I can start learning it through practice. I've done a bit of FCAW before, however no stick.
I've been giving the option of buying an older IdealArc 250. It is from an estate sale and they don't know if it works. General exterior condition of the machine looks good, and from what I can tell the former owner took good care of his tools.
I do not have the serial number or specific model number off of it though. It does the usual 300a ac and 250a DC+/-.
Now for the fun stuff.
I currently only have access to a 30amp 230v circuit in the garage (feel free to point and laugh!). From what I have found these things can suck back between 50 and 80 amps depending on output. I expect that I should be able to output at least 110a if it is on a 30a circuit before running into trouble. Does that sound about right?
Second, given the old age of the machine and it's questionable running condition what would be a good deal?
I am not worried if I have to do a bit of work to it.
