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Lincoln Electric Handy Core Flux-Cored Welder with Face Shield — Transformer, 115V, 35–88 Amp Output, Model# K2278-1

Item# 167746
Lincoln Electric Handy Core Flux-Cored Welder with Face Shield — Transformer, 115V, 35–88 Amp Output, Model# K2278-1

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Lincoln Electric Handy Core Flux-Cored Welder with Face Shield — Transformer, 115V, 35–88 Amp Output, Model# K2278-1

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  • Package contains everything you need to get started welding
  • Transformer style welder with 115V operation
  • Four output ranges; proper welding procedures are easy to set even for the novice welder
  • Flux-cored and MIG welding capabilities
  • Welds up to 1/8in. mild steel

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Product Summary

The Lincoln Electric Handy Core Flux-Cored Welder Kit with Face Shield is a tremendous asset if you have home repair or hobby projects in your game plan. This reliable welder is a great pick for welding 18-ga. to 1/8in. mild steel and comes with everything you need to get started quickly. The Handy Core includes a gun and cable assembly, work lead, work clamp and input power cable, all attached at the factory to save you time. In addition, a spool of self-shielded, flux-cored wire electrode, a welding hand shield and a chipping hammer/brush are provided in this kit, providing a complete solution.

What's Included

  • (1) Welding gun/cable assembly
  • (1) Work cable/clamp
  • (1) 1-lb. spool of .035in. flux-cored wire
  • (2) Contact tips
  • (1) Welding hand shield with #10 filter plate and clear glass cover plate
  • (1) Chipping hammer/brush

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Features + Benefits

  • Package contains everything you need to get started welding
  • Transformer style welder with 115V operation
  • Four output ranges; proper welding procedures are easy to set even for the novice welder
  • Flux-cored and MIG welding capabilities
  • Welds up to 1/8in. mild steel
  • 35–88 Amp output
  • Runs on standard household 115V, 20 Amp AC power
  • Cold contractor safety feature keeps welding wire electrically "cold" until gun trigger is pressed
  • Fan-cooled construction for durability and long life
  • Includes work cable/clamp, 1-lb. spool of .035in. flux-cored wire, 2 contact tips, welding hand shield with #10 filter plate and clear glass cover plate, and chipping hammer/brush

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

167746

Brand

Lincoln Electric

Manufacturer's Warranty

12 months parts / 12 months labor

Ship Weight

47.0 LB

Volts

115

Max. Amps

88

Multi-process

No

Welding Processes

Flux-Core Only

Max. Weld Thickness

0.13 in

Max. Welding Wire Diameter

0.035 in

Duty Cycle

20% at 70A
AttributeSpecification

Weldable Materials

Mild steel

Min. Amps

35

Wire Feed Speed Control

No

Cart Included

No

Mig Ready

No

Power Cord Length

8 ft

Clamp Cable Length

10 ft

Regulator and Gas Hose Included

No

Shielding Gas Required

No

Dimensions L x W x H (in.)

18 x 8.75 x 12.75 in

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Questions & Answers

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  1. what size air compressor do i need

    1. You do not need an air compressor with this unit. It is 100% electric and totally self contained.

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    2. This does not need an compressor to function.

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    3. Th Handy Core Wleder comes ready to weld and plugs into a household 115V, 20 amp outlet. It does not need a compressor to work, it is not rquired.

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  2. Can this unit be updated to a Mig with regulator?

    1. This unit cannot be converted to a MIG welder as it has no provisions for gas applications and relies on the flux-core wire only.

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    2. It cannot. The Handy Core uses flux cored wire only.

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  3. Will this weld 304 stainless steel?

    1. This machine will not weld stainless steel.

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    2. This machine will not weld stainless steel. Stainless steel requires the use of shielding gas and the Handy Core welder is a flux-cored welder.

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  4. Do you have to use gas when welding?

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    1. Gas is not used when using flux cored wire for welding.

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  5. can you do alluminium

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    1. The welder would not weld aluminum.

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  6. If I want to use a generator to run this, what size would I need?

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    1. The manufacturer recommends a generator with a minimum of 4000 watts to run this welder. Please view some options we offer listed below.

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  7. What type of extension cord can I use?

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    1. The extension cord for this welder would need to be rated at 15 Amp, 125V. Up to 25ft would need to be #14 AWG; 50ft. needs #12 AWG. See below for options.

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  8. Does it work on a 15A circuit?

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    1. The Lincoln Handy Core Welder requires a minimum 20 amp circuit for operation.

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  9. Is this Made in USA?

    Where is this Welder Made?

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    1. This Lincoln welder is built in Poland

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Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

12 months parts / 12 months labor

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