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Hobart Handler 125, 120V, 130 Amp, Flux Core Welder, MIG-Ready Welder, Model# 500573

Item# 84999
"Hobart Handler 125, 120V, 130 Amp, Flux Core Welder, MIG-Ready Welder, Model# 500573"
Hobart Handler 125, 120V, 130 Amp, Flux Core Welder, MIG-Ready Welder, Model# 500573

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Hobart Handler 125, 120V, 130 Amp, Flux Core Welder, MIG-Ready Welder, Model# 500573

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  • No shielding gas required; using 0.030-0.035in. self-shielding flux-core wire
  • Infinite wire-feed speed control
  • 4 output voltage settings provide a broad operating window for each wire, with quick and easy adjustment for different thicknesses and joints
  • Welds 24-ga. to 3/16in. steel with flux-core wire
  • Rated output of 80 Amps @ 25% duty cycle; 50 Amps @ 60% duty cycle; 40 Amps @ 100% duty cycle

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Product Summary

Hobart Handler® 125 Flux-Core/MIG-Ready Welder has separate voltage and wire-feed speed knobs for customized control. Operates off 120V household current. A gas solenoid makes it easy to change from flux-core wire to MIG welding. Welds up to 3/16in. steel. Includes Hobart's 5/3/1in.dustrial Warranty - Five-year warranty on transformers, stabilizers and main rectifiers; three years on generators, PC boards and drive systems; and one year on guns (MIG, plasma and TIG torches). Add Flow Gauge Regulator Item #101869 (sold separately), to give this welder the capacity for MIG welding.

What's Included

    (1) Handler 125 Wire-Feed Welder (1) 8ft. gun (1) 8ft. work cable with clamp (1) 6ft. power cord with plug (2) Contact tips (1) Weld setup chart

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Features + Benefits

  • No shielding gas required; using 0.030-0.035in. self-shielding flux-core wire
  • Infinite wire-feed speed control
  • 4 output voltage settings provide a broad operating window for each wire, with quick and easy adjustment for different thicknesses and joints
  • Welds 24-ga. to 3/16in. steel with flux-core wire
  • Rated output of 80 Amps @ 25% duty cycle; 50 Amps @ 60% duty cycle; 40 Amps @ 100% duty cycle
  • Safe, built-in contactor keeps wire electrically "cold" until trigger is pulled
  • Self-resetting thermal overload protects the power transformer from overloads to ensure reliability
  • Durable feed head with quick-release drive roll tension lever offers positive feed with adjustable tension, plus easy accessibility to thread new wire
  • Spool hub assembly accommodates 4in. or 8in. spools for added flexibility
  • Operates from 120V standard household current
  • Includes H100F2-8 8ft. gun, 8ft. work cable with clamp and 2 contact tips
  • Add Flow Gauge Regulator, Item #101869 (sold separately), to give this welder the capacity for MIG welding.
  • Hobart 5/3/1 Industrial Warranty - Five-year warranty on transformers, stabilizers and main rectifiers; three years on generators, PC boards and drive systems; and one year on guns (MIG, plasma and TIG torches)

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

84999

Brand

Hobart

Manufacturer's Warranty

5 year limited warranty

Ship Weight

58.0 LB

Volts

120

Max. Amps

130

Power Type

AC

Multi-process

No

Welding Processes

Flux-Core, MIG-Ready

Max. Weld Thickness

0.31 in

Max. Welding Wire Diameter

0.03 in

Duty Cycle

25% At 80a; 60% At 50a; 100% At 40a
AttributeSpecification

Weldable Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Min. Amps

25

Wire Feed Speed Control

Yes

Cart Included

No

Mig Ready

Yes

Power Cord Length

6 ft

Clamp Cable Length

8 ft

Regulator and Gas Hose Included

No

Shielding Gas Required

No

Product Weight

lb

Dimensions L x W x H (in.)

19.4 x 10.0 x 13.5 in

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Questions & Answers

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  1. Does this plug into a normal 110 USA household outlet?

    1. Yes.

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    2. This welder does plug into a standard household outlet.

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  2. Can stargon be run w regular 9lb spool .030?

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    1. Stargon gas can be used with the .030 solid MIG wire for this welder.

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  3. What is needed to run gas?

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    1. The Handler 125 can run shielding gas, but you need to add a flow‑gauge regulator and gas hose. Without those parts, it operates only in flux‑core mode. Use regulator Item #101869 on our website for MIG welding with gas.

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  4. setting for 3/16 1018 solid round bar

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    1. The maximum setting on this welder is 1/8". It may require more than one pass for 3/16" 1018 solid round bar.

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  5. I need a torch gun and ground lead what do I get

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    Originally posted on "Hobart Handler 125, 120V, 130 Amp, Flux-Core Welder, MIG Welder, Model #951000076"

    1. This would include the 125 flux -cored/MIG welder transformer with the flow gauge regulator, the wire feed welder, one 8ft spool gun cable, one 8ft work cable with clamp, 6ft power cord with plug, two contact tips, and weld setup chart and product manual.

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  6. Will this work on a 20 amp breaker receptacle?

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    1. For 120 volt AC input power, a 20 ampere individual circuit protected by time delay fuses or circuit breaker is required. The receptacle is a NEMA 5-15R. Select an extension cord of 12 AWG for up to 50 feet or 10 AWG for 50-100 feet.

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  7. what gauge wire is the plug?

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    Originally posted on "Hobart Handler 125, 120V, 130 Amp, Flux-Core Welder, MIG Welder, Model #951000076"

    1. The cord will be a 14/3 gauge 600 volt rated up to 105 degrees Celsius (221 Fahrenheit).

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  8. will it work on a 15 amp outlet

    1 answer

    1. This will not work on a 15 amp outlet. It needs a 30 amp outlet.

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  9. What is the duty time?

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    1. The duty cycle time as follows: 80A at 25%, 50A at 60%, 40A at 100%.

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  10. What gases type needed for this welder

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    1. When welding steel you will want a 75% argon and a 25% C02 mix.

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5 year limited warranty

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