AC 225 and ACDC 225 125 Arc Welders Lincoln Electric

[@LSeverusPertinax]

My old Lincoln Idealarc 250 was made in 1957 and is still going strong!

[@ASAPJermz]

Just purchased the AC 225 Arc Stick machine today! My first experience with welding was MIG, started doing stick at work & totally fell in love with it! Was gonna get a Miller Thunderbolt but the reviews for this machine are off the charts! Thanks Lincoln 💪🏼

[@LincolnElectricRetail]

Hey Lucas Welding, Thanks for the feedback and welcome to the world of stick welding. If you'd like, send us some pictures of your projects using the 225 and we will post them on our social media channels. Our community loves seeing other people's projects. [e-mail] Happy welding!

[@ASAPJermz]

@@LincolnElectricRetail Nice thanks! I'll do that 😁

[@LukeA_55]

How's this machine working for you? I'm on the fence of buying either a Lincoln AC (or AC/DC) 225, or a Miller Thunderbolt

[@Danny-ux1bv]

@@LukeA_55 did you ever pick one? I’m buying one tomorrow and don’t know which to choose

[@Danny-ux1bv]

@@ASAPJermz how has it been working out?

[@adortiz8811]

All the sudden AGAIN this is a great welder but they shot up the price. Make it affordable. Although I bought a few on marketplace for super cheap and still working old buz boxes. I would like a brand new or used ac/dc model but I refuse to pay 500 to 700 for a new one just saying. Very cool old welders I love it. New welder here just learning. Have fun guys.

[@9_nein_9]

I agree. Way overpriced now. Not affordable for a guy starting out or just welding at home. That's why Lincoln sold millions of these cheap machines. Sad to see another company get greedy.

[@BobSmith-iu3hx]

I just checked Home Depot here in Ottawa, Ontario and they want $625.00 ( Canadian dollars ) for a Lincoln AC 225 model welder.

[@inthedarkwoods2022]

Poor people always complaining about the price.

[@adortiz8811]

@@inthedarkwoods2022 yeah I’m poor. Be blessed I hope you remain wealthy.

[@inthedarkwoods2022]

@@adortiz8811 accept Jesus

[@simpsimp2790]

Is this one good enough to weld trailer hitches?

[@kdubbsvlogs5668]

I welded one on with a Hobart mig welder and it works just fine

[@briantruck2284]

They're good enough for infinite steel size welding 20% duty cycle

[@Ckeaton1991]

Are the ones sold at Lowes the same Quality as a welding supply store? I know the big box stores get special units that have corners cut. I want a new one that is as reliable as an old one.

[@LincolnElectricRetail]

Cody, yes! The AC 225 and AC/DC 225 125 Arc welders are the same product regardless if purchased at a retailer or a distributor.

[@jameskogan6401]

Could you replace the stinger and ground clamp

[@LincolnElectricRetail]

James, our customer service team can help you with this. Give them a call at 866-236-0044 extension 1. We’ve made many of these welders over the years, so please have the product code number when you call. It should be located on the exterior of the box. Look for a four or five digit number located near the serial number. They can help you find the correct replacement part number and where to buy it. Thank you

[@TM-tz9rr]

Since the manufacturer won’t even give you a straight answer the answer is yes... I made my own out of #4. Wire. 20’ ground and 20’ powered r

[@tomt9543]

@@TM-tz9rr Yeah! I’m a long time Lincoln man, but I agree that answer was piss poor!

[@Diezel_G]

Does the AC/DC 225/125 work with 110v??

[@mrclay1964]

No, it doesn't. You'll need a 50 am breaker to get best performance

[@cdgarrett1]

Is there a special on the AC/DC or any giveaways, sweepstakes or contest? I need one but it will be a while before I pay off my car and can afford it.

[@LincolnElectricRetail]

Charles, Thanks for your interest in the AC/DC. We have a network of 40+ retail partners throughout the country who sell our products in stores and online. We recommend you monitor your favorite retailers to see if they are offering and discounts or financing options. And yes will be offering the AC/DC in a future giveaway but it's not on the schedule yet.These giveaways are announced on our social media channels such as Facebook - facebook.com/LincolnElectricRetail/. Thank you and good luck getting that car paid off!

[@cdgarrett1]

@@LincolnElectricRetail Thanks, also are there any used refurbished units. Even an old AC only that I can convert to also have DC capacity by adding a rectifier.

[@9_nein_9]

Check the classified ads . Probably find a good used one cheap. They last forever.

[@ronye.robledo3424]

hola cual es el precio de arco AC 225

[@LincolnElectricRetail]

Our retail product are sold through retail. To find a retailer nearest you, please do a web search for Lincoln Electric AC 225 arc welder.

[@williamgambler657]

I think the AC amps and the DC amps ought to be the same

[@LincolnElectricRetail]

thintz12, thank you for your review of the AC 225 Arc Welder! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5qxc3ecmMyHY9U

[@brandonh.8882]

Im a hardcore lincoln stick welder guy i think they are the best..... however 125 amps on DC isnt sh!t. Yea its ok if all you weld with is 1/8" 6010 or 6011 and 3/32 7018 and dont weld anything heavier than 1/4" material. Forget burning 1/8" 7018 cause at 125 amps its barely going to keep the rod lit... at 20% duty cycle yeeaaaa.

[@SpeedyJayree]

This is exactly the information I needed, thank you!

[@Sparky-ww5re]

Yeah, if you need more powerful DC the next step up from the "tombstone " AC/DC 225/125 would be the Idealarc ® 250. It provides up to 250A DC, 300A AC, at a 30% duty cycle. Currently the MSRP sits at $5333.00. But since this machine has been produced since at least the 1960s and is very rugged and reliable, there are many used ones on the market in good condition for around $500 or so.

[@David-mt4qx]

So 20% duty cycle ain’t good. How ever the machine is still good?

[@Sparky-ww5re]

@@David-mt4qx with a 20% duty cycle you can weld continuously for 2 minutes before having to rest the machine for 8 minutes before resuming. While this may seem horrible and unproductive, it's not as bad as it seems. Changing electrodes, chipping the flux off, wire brushing any remaining flux, repositioning yourself and/or the work, etc. plus the fact a typical welding electrode is consumed in about one minute give or take. All that being said, for general repair work around the house or farm, a 20% duty cycle is no big deal, a minor annoyance at the worst.

[@David-mt4qx]

@@Sparky-ww5re so you highly recommended this machine for sure. Because I’m trying to get the DC one

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