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Century Welders, FLUX-CORED 90 WIRE FEED WELDER, Max. Amps 90 Model# K3493-1

Item# 68389
Century Welders, FLUX-CORED 90 WIRE FEED WELDER, Max. Amps 90 Model# K3493-1

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Century Welders, FLUX-CORED 90 WIRE FEED WELDER, Max. Amps 90 Model# K3493-1

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  • Superb portability
  • Flux-cored capabilities
  • Smooth arc provides strong welds on 18-ga. sheet meal to 1/4in. thick steel
  • 30 to 90 Amp welding output range
  • 30% duty cycle @ 80 Amps

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Product Summary

This Century by Lincoln Electric FC-90 Flux-Cored Welder provides strong, consistent welds on 18-ga. sheet metal to 1/4in. thick steel in a single pass. The compact size and included shoulder strap provides excellent portability and the welder can handle 0.030-0.035in. dia. wire. Includes 6ft. cable with ground clamp, 6ft. gun and cable assembly and 6ft. input cable with 120V/15 Amp plug.

What's Included

    (1) Flux-cored welder (1) 6ft. cable with ground clamp (1) 6ft. gun and cable assembly (1) 6ft. input cable with 120V/15 Amp plug (1) Shoulder strap

Features + Benefits

  • Superb portability
  • Flux-cored capabilities
  • Smooth arc provides strong welds on 18-ga. sheet meal to 1/4in. thick steel
  • 30 to 90 Amp welding output range
  • 30% duty cycle @ 80 Amps
  • Continuous amperage control permits exact temperature setting for consistent welds
  • Compact size and weight for easy storage, handling and mobility
  • Includes 6ft. cable with ground clamp, 6ft. gun and cable assembly, 6ft. input cable with 120V/15 Amp plug, and a shoulder strap for portability/easy carrying

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

68389

Brand

Century Welders

Manufacturer's Warranty

6 months parts/6 months labor

Ship Weight

15.6 LB

Volts

120

Max. Amps

90

Power Type

DC

Multi-process

No

Welding Processes

Flux-Core Only

Max. Weld Thickness

0.25 in
AttributeSpecification

Max. Welding Wire Diameter

0.035 in

Duty Cycle

30% At 80a

Weldable Materials

Mild Steel

Min. Amps

30

Cart Included

No

Power Cord Length

6 ft

Clamp Cable Length

6 ft

Product Weight

lb

Dimensions L x W x H (in.)

11.25 x 5.75 x 17.0 in

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  1. It says "Lincoln Electric Century" welder - but the label doesn't say "Lincoln" - it says "Century" So is this the same as the US based Lincoln Welder Company?? 

    1. Yes, Lincoln bought out Century and took over the product.

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    2. Century welders are manufactured by Lincoln Electric.

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  2. Is there a voltage adjustment knob? Not just hi- lo button

    1. Yes there is a voltage adjustment knob that goes from 1-10 with a smooth turn instead of clicks.Same for the wire speed so you can really fine tune everything. I've put this welder through its paces over the last several months with 3 different kinds of wire (Lincoln .035, Hobart .030, and INE .030). They all work, but weld differently and require the fine tuning you are inquiring about. The INE wire has worked best for me with this machine. I've really been surprised by how well it welds 2 3/8 in. drill stem. You are limited to 1 or 2 lb. spools, but for my fencing projects it hasn't been a problem.

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    2. There are two knobs on the welder. The top knob will be for the voltage adjustment. The bottom knob will be for the wire speed.

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  3. Will it run .030 wire?

    I can't see why it wouldn't, but I noticed inside the lid the chart only shows settings for .035 wire. If you have this machine, does the drive wheel have grooves for both .030 and .035 wire? And are there settings listed in the manual for .030?

    There's a *very* similar welder that comes in green that definitely has both, as well as a higher amperage rating (though I suspect both welders can do the same jobs)...

    1. Yes with the right drive wheel

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    2. This unit is designed to be used with .030" and .035" wire. Full instructions would be listed in the owner's manual or by contacting the manufacturer directly.

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  4. Warranty?

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    1. The welder would have a manufacturer warranty of 5 years.

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  5. what size wire on home outlet to plug welder

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    1. This is equipped with a 6' power cord. The plug is a 120 volt/15 amp. You will need a standard 120 volt household outlet.

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  6. Where is this welder made?

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    1. This Lincoln welder is made in China.

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  7. What size breaker is needed to run this?

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    1. The welder would require a 20 amp breaker.

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  8. Can I add a tank/regulator for mig welding to this machine?

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    1. This welder does have MIG options for welding so a tank and regulator can be added.

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  9. Says it will run on a standard 15a 120v plug. Assuming a full load, that works out to 1,800 watts. Is it safe to assume this welder could be used at full power with a Honda EU2000 generator? If only half power is needed, could it be run with a EU1000?

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    1. An EU2000 would operate at 1600 rated watts, which may not be enough for this model. I would recommend item 100556 to provide enough power for this application.

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  10. what kind of wire does it take ? does it come with wire ?

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    1. The unit will accept 0.030–0.035in. dia. wire. It would not include any wire.

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Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

6 months parts/6 months labor