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Handler 125 vs TIG225X

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Spec Handler 125 TIG225X
Process Flux-cored out of the box, and MIG after a regulator and shielding gas are added. The sheet calls it a constant-voltage DC welder. AC/DC TIG and stick. The page tells the operator to use AC for aluminum and magnesium and DC for steel, stainless, and most other metals.
Output amp range 25–130 A. TIG 10–225 A. Stick 10–180 A.
Rated duty cycle 80 A at 25% duty cycle. The specifications table also prints 50 A at 60% and 40 A at 100%. TIG: 40% at max output, and 100% at 108 A on 120 V or 155 A on 240 V. Stick: 40% at max output, and 100% at 76 A on 120 V or 139 A on 240 V.
Input voltage and plug 120 V. Amps input at rated output, 60 Hz: 21.3 A. The sheet says it operates on common 120-volt power and includes a power cord with plug. It does not name the plug or a breaker size. 120 V / 240 V, single-phase, 50/60 Hz. Input amperes and a plug name are not in the specifications list.
Wire or rod size Ready to weld with .030–.035 in. (0.8–0.9 mm) self-shielding flux-cored wire. With gas, .023–.030 in. (0.6–0.8 mm) solid wire. Stainless wire is mentioned for 18–12 gauge stainless with tri-mix gas. Not published by manufacturer
Weight 57.5 lb. 41 lb (18.5 kg).
Material thickness Mild steel thickness range 24 ga.–3/16 in. The same page limits the gas-shielded example to 24 gauge–1/8 inch steel. The page says it can weld materials up to 1/2 inch thick.

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