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Century by Lincoln Electric Inverter Arc Welder, 120V DC, 10–90 Amps, Model# K2789-2

Item# 68388
Century by Lincoln Electric Inverter Arc Welder, 120V DC, 10–90 Amps, Model# K2789-2

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Century by Lincoln Electric Inverter Arc Welder, 120V DC, 10–90 Amps, Model# K2789-2

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  • Smooth arc provides strong welds on 18-ga. sheet meal to 1/4in. thick steel
  • 20% duty cycle @ 70 Amps
  • Continuous amperage control permits exact temperature setting for consistent welds
  • 10 to 90 Amp output supports mild steel stick electrode diameters from 1/16in. to 1/8in.
  • Compact size and weight for easy storage, handling and mobility

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Product Summary

The Century Inverter Arc® 120 Stick Welder is compact for portability and has a 10 to 90 amp output that supports mild steel stick electrode diameters from 1/16in. to 1/8in. The smooth arc provides strong welds on 18 to 14 gauge steel. It has a 20% duty cycle that allows it to run 2 minutes out of each 10-minute period without overheating. A continuous amperage control permits exact temperature setting for consistent welds. It comes with a shoulder strap, 10ft. work cable, 10ft. electrode holder, work clamp, and 6ft. power cord with attached 15 amp plug.

What's Included

    (1) Welder (1) 10ft. cable with ground clamp (1) 10ft. cable with electrode holder (1) 6ft. input cable with 15 Amp plug (1) Shoulder strap

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Features + Benefits

  • Smooth arc provides strong welds on 18-ga. sheet meal to 1/4in. thick steel
  • 20% duty cycle @ 70 Amps
  • Continuous amperage control permits exact temperature setting for consistent welds
  • 10 to 90 Amp output supports mild steel stick electrode diameters from 1/16in. to 1/8in.
  • Compact size and weight for easy storage, handling and mobility
  • Includes a shoulder strap for portability/easy carrying

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

68388

Brand

Lincoln Electric

Manufacturer's Warranty

1 year limited warranty

Ship Weight

14.4 LB

Volts

120

Max. Amps

90

Power Type

DC

Multi-process

No

Spool Gun Included

No

Welding Processes

Stick, TIG

Max. Weld Thickness

0.13 in
AttributeSpecification

Duty Cycle

20% At 70a

Weldable Materials

Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum

Min. Amps

10

Cart Included

No

Power Cord Length

6 ft

Clamp Cable Length

10 ft

Electrode Cable Length

10 ft

Shielding Gas Required

No

Product Weight

17.0000 lb

Dimensions L x W x H (in.)

9.0 x 4.5 x 14.0 in

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  1. What metal thickness can this weld?

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    1. The welder will weld up to 18 gauge sheet metal or 1/4" thick steel.

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  2. What outlet can I use

    1 answer

    1. The welder will have a 15 Amp 125 volt three prong NEMA 5-15P plug.

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  3. What size circuit breaker do I need for this welder? I assume double 30 Amp? (Both White and Black connection to the breaker?)

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    1. The model K2789-2 will require a 20 amp breaker.

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Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

1 year limited warranty

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