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Please see replacement item 15165. Hobart Handler 140 115V Flux Cored/MIG Welder — 140 Amp Output, Model# 500500

Item# 1646140
Please see replacement item 15165. Hobart Handler 140 115V Flux Cored/MIG Welder — 140 Amp Output, Model# 500500

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Please see replacement item 15165. Hobart Handler 140 115V Flux Cored/MIG Welder — 140 Amp Output, Model# 500500

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  • Proven built-in wire feeder with quick-release drive roll lever
  • Built-in contactor eases use and is an excellent safety feature which makes wire electrically "cold" when not welding
  • Four output voltage settings with wire feed tracking provide quick and easy adjustment for different materials and thickness
  • Easy access to polarity changeover includes storage holes for spare tips
  • Quick-change dual-groove drive roll easily changes from 0.030/0.035 V-smooth for solid wire and 0.030/0.035 V-knurled for flux core wire

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Product Summary

The Hobart Handler® 140 MIG welder comes ready to weld with or without shielding gas, no additional kit required. With an amperage output range of 25–140, it easily handles a broad selection of solid mild steel or stainless, flux cored and aluminum wires. U.S.A.

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Features + Benefits

  • Proven built-in wire feeder with quick-release drive roll lever
  • Built-in contactor eases use and is an excellent safety feature which makes wire electrically "cold" when not welding
  • Four output voltage settings with wire feed tracking provide quick and easy adjustment for different materials and thickness
  • Easy access to polarity changeover includes storage holes for spare tips
  • Quick-change dual-groove drive roll easily changes from 0.030/0.035 V-smooth for solid wire and 0.030/0.035 V-knurled for flux core wire
  • Self-resetting thermal overload and motor protection
  • Model 500500
    Standard Equipment
  • Gun
  • Gas valve
  • Regulator and hose
  • 10ft. work lead with clamp
  • Power cord
  • 8in. wire spool adapter
  • Extra .030in. contact tips
  • 1lb. spool of 0.030in. self-shielded flux cored wire

    5/3/1 Industrial Warranty
  • 5-year warranty on transformers, stabilizers, reactors, rectifiers, rotors, stators and brushes
  • 3-year warranty on drive systems, PC boards, solenoid valves, switches and controls
  • 1-year warranty on MIG guns, plasma torches, relays, contactor, triggers, regulator, accessories, spool guns, battery, field options and running gear. (90 days for industrial use.)
  • Normal wear items such as drive rolls, contact tips, nozzle, gas diffuser, plasma torch tips and electrodes and weld cables are not covered under warranty

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

1646140

Brand

Hobart

Manufacturer's Warranty

5 year limited warranty

Ship Weight

66.0 LB

Volts

115

Max. Amps

140

Max. Weld Thickness

0.25 in

Max. Welding Wire Diameter

0.035 in

Duty Cycle

20% at 90A
AttributeSpecification

Weldable Materials

Steel, stainless steel, aluminum

Wire Feed Speed Control

Yes

Cart Included

No

Mig Ready

Yes

Clamp Cable Length

10 ft

Regulator and Gas Hose Included

Yes

Shielding Gas Required

No

Dimensions L x W x H (in.)

10.62 x 19.5 x 12.37 in

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Questions & Answers

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  1. Is the helmet in the free Hobart 140 Accessories Kit auto-darken?

    1. No

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    2. No it is not.

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    3. No it is not auto darkening

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    4. No, it's not but the price is RIGHT!

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    5. no

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    6. This is a standard helmet and is not auto-darkening.

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  2. is this a refubished item?or is it factory new?

    1. Mine was brand new. And it works amazing.

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    2. Brand New from the factory.

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    3. Factory New, and it works awesome for a DIYer

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    4. Brand new.

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    5. This item is new from factory.

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    6. This welder is a new unit.

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  3. Can this unit cut metal as well?

    1. No.

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    2. No, Mig welders do not cut metal. I don't know what you want to cut but I use a hand grinder and a bench metal cutter.

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    3. It is a WELDING machine, not a torch or plasma cutter, so the answer is "No, it doesn't cut metal, it welds metal together."

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    4. No it cannot, get the plasma cutter for that. This is for welding only, flux core or solid wire, but you need an argon cylinder. Hobart makes a plasma cutter with a built in compressor, it's a pretty slick unit.

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    5. No. It is a welder only

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    6. This Hobart Handler 140 is designed for welding only. To cut metal, other than by mechanical means, I would recommend a plasma cutter.

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  4. Will the Hobart Handler 140 Mig Welder hold a 10lb spool of wire or is it only capable of holding the smaller rolls of wire.

    1. This welder will use both size rolls

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    2. Yes it can take the 10lb spool and it comes with the adapter for these larger spools.

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    3. Yes, it does come with the spool adapter for using the larger sizes of weldind wire.

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    4. Yes it comes with an adapter to hold 10LB spool

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    5. This welder can handle 10 pound spools of wire.

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    6. The Hobart Handler 140 MIG welder will hold a 10 pound spool of wire.

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  5. Since this is "gas ready" is all that you need a bottle of Argon etc ?

    1. Yes. All connectors and regulator are included. Just need the bottle.

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    2. Yes. Add the bottle, set your gas output around 20-30CFM, switch the polarity of the machine (cable connections on the inside) and you're ready. However, outside on a windy day might blow the gas away and oxidize & weaken your weld so it's best used indoors. The gas allows much thinner welds than flux cored wire with no slag to clean off the weld.

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    3. Yes

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    4. The Hobart Handler 140 MIG Welder does come complete for gas welding minus the tanks and gas.

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    5. Yup, comes with the regulator, should be plug and play after that

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    6. Yes, The gauge and hose come with the welder. Just buy and Fill the bottle and your ready to go. note you do have to switch the polarity but the directions are included and easy to follow

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  6. Two questions.

    Can I just plug this welder into my wall socket and get to work? Do I need a spool gun to weld, or is that mainly for aluminum. Thanks guys.

    1. You only need a spool gun if you are going to be welding aluminum. There are a few minor things you need to assemble, but its pretty much ready to go out of the box. Get yourself a set of gloves, jacket, and helmet, and you are ready to go. They give you some flux core wire to get started, I would recommend switching to gas if you are going to be welding a lot, it will give you cleaner welds. It comes with a gauge you just need to buy the tanks.

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    2. the spool gun is required for aluminum. You can weld right out of the box with it plugged into a 110 outlet.

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    3. Yes, all you need is a regular 110V outlet. A spool gun would be ideal for aluminum, but it can still be used to weld aluminum without one. However for mild steel and stainless steel, no spool is needed.

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    4. This is what I love about this welder is I don't have to worry where to plug in, however a 20 amp breaker is recommended on the circuit it's plugged into. I have used a 15 amp circuit, but nothing else was on that circuit. The spool gun is mainly for aluminum as the wire is so flexible in comparison to steel welding wire.

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    5. The welder can weld aluminum out of the box. It helps if you have a nylon liner and keep the hose as straight as possible. If you are doing a lot of aluminum welding you will want to purchase the spool gun and control. (Northern part numbers 164991 and 164994)

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    6. Yes. just plug it in and go to work. I recomend useing flux core .030 with gas and if you want your work to look clean use spater spray even on 1/4". Takes a little longer but will work fine.

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  7. Does the Handler 140 come with an instuction book and a reference guide for types of welds?

    1. Yes, the manual is pretty detailed. I would recommend the Haynes Welding Manual for more detailed instruction.

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    2. Yes.......

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    3. Yes. mine came with instructions and references.

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    4. yes

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    5. Yes

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    6. The Handler will include an instruction manual. You may also want to check out the attached instructional DVD.

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  8. I am buying this welder for a small bush Alaska school. What items should be ordered with it (wire, tips, helmet etc.)?

    1. You will need additional tips for sure as they burn close once in a while and insure you order a 10lb spool of wire. This unit comes with a cheap helment and you will be better served with an autodarkening model.

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    2. This machine will come with 3 tips, but extras are always a good idea. I would also order at least 1 more spool of wire to come with it, even though you can get it from your local hardware/home supply store. The sample spool that comes with the machine will not last very long.

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    3. Tips, Self dimming masks, wire (big rolls for school). Gloves and Aprons. I think welding magnets help.

      I assume you want to use gas so will need a tank from a local supplier.

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    4. get a few helmets and a few pairs of gloves, a pack of 10 contact tips should last you a while. lots of wire. and a medium sized gas cylinder should be good. you could get a welding cart but i just made my own. 4.5" grinder with some wire, cutoff, and grind wheels.

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    5. You would definitely want to get welding helmets, extra spool of wire and a cover for storage. The tips would need to be ordered from our parts department at 1.800.222.5381, option #3. If you were going to do much with aluminum you may want to consider the spool gun #164991 and the module for the spool gun #164994. You will also need welding gloves #175901 and a welding jacket #170382 for protection.

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  9. what size and lenght of extension cord can be used with this welder? I would like to use a 3200w generator and extension cord.

    1. It draws a maximum of 20 amps, so any cord rated for 20amps at 110v should work. I have a 25 footer that's made of 10 gauge wire. Seems to work fine.

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    2. I use a 10 gauge 100ft extension chord and it welds great. Think it says you can get away with 12 gauge at a 100ft.

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    3. The Longer the extension cord you run the more resistance you have going to the welder back to your main power feed! More than 50 feet is not recommended however if you invest in heavy gauge contractor wire 15-20 amp wire your shouldn't have an issue!

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    4. To operate the Hobart Handler properly, a 25 ft. 12/3 extension cord would be needed.

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  10. Can you weld alloy steels like 4130 chromoly with the Hobart Handler 140 Mig welder ?

    1. If you had the correct wire and gas i see no problem as long as it's with in the capabilities of the machine. (i.e. Too thick)

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    2. Yes, provided the correct gas mixture is used. Chromoly is most often welded using a Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welder. Have you ever seen welds that look like shiny stacks of nickels? They were most likely done with TIG, although it is possible with MIG welding.

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    3. yes

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    4. The welder can handle the chromoly. You would need to get the right welding wire for this. It would require the ER80D2 wire. We do not handle this wire. You would need to purchase this as your local welding supply shops.

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Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

5 year limited warranty