Linde 230 Welder Info

[L5wolvesf]

I want to get a welder so I can teach myself to weld. I would probably just be doing small tasks with it. There is a Linde 230 welder available for under $100.

I believe this is an arc welder but not sure – can someone here verify that?

Also, I presume it is a 220 volt welder. My question on that – is a welder’s 220 plug usually the same as a clothes dryer outlet?

The seller says it works but may need a fan. I would just figure on replacing it. I did a bit of looking and it seems like if a Linde fan isn’t available there are other fans that probably would work. Is this correct?

Is this a good welder for someone new to welding?

 

[seber]

AC stick only. That's as basic as it gets. Linde made good welders but that one should only be priced at that if it is in full good condition and with both leads. If you are into a prohect, go ahead but see if you can get the price down for the fan problem. Linde is gone so it will be a cluge job.

 

[Downwindtracker 2]

I know nothing about it, but from the face, it looks like a rebrand. If you go on a welding only forum like Weld.com ?? there likely a guy who can give you an experts view.

 

[MoonRise]

It's a basic AC stick welder.

Usually, they are pretty simple objects. Old-school ones had no/minimal 'electronics', pretty much just a big transformer.

If you want/need a stick welder, sure.

If you don't want/need a stick welder, then no.

The plug on a LOT of 240V welders is a NEMA 6-50P. Not the same as a 240V electric clothes dryer plug. But you can sometimes make an adapter to enable you to plug the welder into the adapter and then the adapter into the dryer outlet. I have no idea what plug is on that exact welder, as the owner may have changed it to something other than a NEMA 6-50.

 

[Kenskip1]

Sir, So if you do not like welding what are you going to do with a $700 machine? I would start with something a bit smaller. I purchased a Lincoln Pro 140 mig welder. This particular model is 110 volt and I have the gas hooked to it. I use this for making fireplace tools, lawn mower deck repairs and all assorted uses. I recently welded a kids mini bike. It doesn't have to be a Lincoln but before spending mocha $$$ I would explore other options. I am not a pro welder but I am able lay a pretty decent bead. JMO, Ken

 

[DeeKay]

Judging from the fact that the welder has the Linde name and Union Carbide it's probably from the mid 90s... I think these were rebranded Century welders. I believe they sold that business group to ESAB though a while back. So you could reach out to Linde, ESAB or Century with the serial number and get some more info though I really doubt anyone still has parts for this. But for the problems it may have I'd try to talk him down to $75.

Linde is still around and still makes/sells welding equipment.

 

[L5wolvesf]

AC stick only. That's as basic as it gets. Linde made good welders but that one should only be priced at that if it is in full good condition and with both leads. If you are into a prohect, go ahead but see if you can get the price down for the fan problem. Linde is gone so it will be a cluge job.

I'm pretty sure I can get the price down if I decide to go with it Thank you

 

[L5wolvesf]

I know nothing about it, but from the face, it looks like a rebrand. If you go on a welding only forum like Weld.com ?? there likely a guy who can give you an experts view.

Thank you for the tip

 

[L5wolvesf]

It's a basic AC stick welder.

Usually, they are pretty simple objects. Old-school ones had no/minimal 'electronics', pretty much just a big transformer.

If you want/need a stick welder, sure.

If you don't want/need a stick welder, then no.

The plug on a LOT of 240V welders is a NEMA 6-50P. Not the same as a 240V electric clothes dryer plug. But you can sometimes make an adapter to enable you to plug the welder into the adapter and then the adapter into the dryer outlet. I have no idea what plug is on that exact welder, as the owner may have changed it to something other than a NEMA 6-50.

Thank you for the plug info

 

[L5wolvesf]

Sir, So if you do not like welding what are you going to do with a $700 machine?

I didn't say do not like welding it isn't a $700 machine.

 

[L5wolvesf]

Judging from the fact that the welder has the Linde name and Union Carbide it's probably from the mid 90s... I think these were rebranded Century welders. I believe they sold that business group to ESAB though a while back. So you could reach out to Linde, ESAB or Century with the serial number and get some more info though I really doubt anyone still has parts for this. But for the problems it may have I'd try to talk him down to $75.

Linde is still around and still makes/sells welding equipment.

Good info Thank you

 

[jim keris]

I bought this welder back in the 70's it welds pretty good in fact I still have it and use it

 

[metlmunchr]

I agree with others that this machine was likely made by Century. Other than the little Lincoln AC machine, just about every brand was a Century. I bought a 250AC/250DC Century at Montgomery Ward 40 years ago, and it still works as new.

Chances are the fan motor is a 3.3" diameter shaded pole which should be available generically for $30-$40. That said, I would want to see that the machine does weld before purchasing it, and the lack of a working fan will have no effect on its ability to run a couple demonstration beads if it's in working condition other than the fan motor.

 

[wobble]

If you are just getting into welding I think you would be better off taking a course through a local community College or the like to get a feel for different processes first then decide if you really want to own a stick welder. I would think for learning you might be better off with a super basic MIG unit like an old millermatic 35. I've found them before for as little as $50, but usually 200-300. They tend to hold their value and are more versatile than an AC stick unit. I would also worry about preexisting heat damage due to the bad fan. Just my 2c.

 

[DeeKay]

If you are just getting into welding I think you would be better off taking a course through a local community College or the like to get a feel for different processes first then decide if you really want to own a stick welder. I would think for learning you might be better off with a super basic MIG unit like an old millermatic 35. I've found them before for as little as $50, but usually 200-300. They tend to hold their value and are more versatile than an AC stick unit. I would also worry about preexisting heat damage due to the bad fan. Just my 2c.

I agree with the taking a class, a lot of local welding supply shops will offer classes as well. Not so sure about MIG being more versatile though...you can get a lot of jobs done with stick with a much simpler set-up. If you an Master stick, MIG will be a cake walk.

 

[wobble]

I agree with the taking a class, a lot of local welding supply shops will offer classes as well. Not so sure about MIG being more versatile though...you can get a lot of jobs done with stick with a much simpler set-up. If you an Master stick, MIG will be a cake walk.

Probably would help to know what OP's actual goals were.

 

[L5wolvesf]

I bought this welder back in the 70's it welds pretty good in fact I still have it and use it

I agree with others that this machine was likely made by Century. Other than the little Lincoln AC machine, just about every brand was a Century. I bought a 250AC/250DC Century at Montgomery Ward 40 years ago, and it still works as new.

Chances are the fan motor is a 3.3" diameter shaded pole which should be available generically for $30-$40. That said, I would want to see that the machine does weld before purchasing it, and the lack of a working fan will have no effect on its ability to run a couple demonstration beads if it's in working condition other than the fan motor.

Thank you guys - good stuff to know

 

[L5wolvesf]

If you are just getting into welding I think you would be better off taking a course through a local community College or the like to get a feel for different processes first then decide if you really want to own a stick welder. I would think for learning you might be better off with a super basic MIG unit like an old millermatic 35. I've found them before for as little as $50, but usually 200-300. They tend to hold their value and are more versatile than an AC stick unit. I would also worry about preexisting heat damage due to the bad fan. Just my 2c.

I have taken a course a while ago but it was for Oxy welding. Can't now with no classes happening.

I would also be ready to weld if I had a stick welder in hand.

Thank you

 

[L5wolvesf]

Probably would help to know what OP's actual goals were.

Mostly small projects auto related. Maybe a roll cage - but only to tack it in, I would have a pro do the final welding on something like that.

 

[The Cobbler]

I'd buy it if I was in the market. and the fan might just need to be cleaned & lubed.
as other have said tho, be sure you can actually lay a bead with it before you buy it. the fan not working won't affect short term use , but if has been repeatedly overheated because of a non working fan, that's a reasonable concern .
might even ask if you can pop the cover off & look at the transformer & look for signs of an overheated windings

 

[wobble]

Mostly small projects auto related. Maybe a roll cage - but only to tack it in, I would have a pro do the final welding on something like that.

It'll do what you are wanting, but might make significantly more mess/inclusions than you likely want. I still think you would be better off with an older simple MIG or even a cheapy import scratch start tig, but I'm sure you will have fun with it no matter what you end up doing. ARC just makes me grumpy. Back in school it was far and away the process that I excelled in, but I still never loved it.

 

[Downwindtracker 2]

I had bought an Oxy-acetylene kit, a book, and leased a couple of bottles and went at it. I applied for a job ," Can you weld/" "Well it's not X-ray quality" I had never struck a arc in my life. I made it through probation. Once you understand puddle, it is easy.

I did take a course later, ended up with a ticket for a year, they need hours to renew, even.