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Thunderbolt 210 MV vs Handler 125
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| Spec | Thunderbolt 210 MV | Handler 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Process | Stick (SMAW). | 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. |
| Output amp range | 120 V: 10–110 A. 240 V: 10–210 A. | 25–130 A. |
| Rated duty cycle | 120 V: 65 A at 60% duty cycle and 50 A at 100% duty cycle. 240 V: 135 A at 60% duty cycle and 105 A at 100% duty cycle. | 80 A at 25% duty cycle. The specifications table also prints 50 A at 60% and 40 A at 100%. |
| Input voltage and plug | 1-phase power, 120 V or 240 V, 50/60 Hz. Maximum amps input at rated load output: 27.8 A at 120 V and 44.9 A at 240 V. The cord includes multi-voltage plugs for 120 V and 240 V. | 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. |
| Wire or rod size | Not published by manufacturer | 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. |
| Weight | 13 lb. | 57.5 lb. |
| Material thickness | Maximum mild steel thickness: 120 V, 1/8 in. 240 V, 1/2 in. | Mild steel thickness range 24 ga.–3/16 in. The same page limits the gas-shielded example to 24 gauge–1/8 inch steel. |
Outlet check, Thunderbolt 210 MV · Outlet check, Handler 125