I bought my first one a month or so ago for a big $20.00. The second one was $75.00 but I gave the guy an extra $20.00 to hold it for me! They both work great. The newer one (1975) actually buzzes a little more than the (1965) unit but welds fantastic.Anyway I plan on choosing one and taking best sheet metal from both and restoring one. Not sure if I'm going to keep a second around or not. They sure are cool old machines. I have a thing for the vintage tools! Just thought I'd share! If a guy spends enough time looking there's good deals out there! Now I need something to weld!
My idealarc 250 collection!
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srvctec
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Ha! That's what I learned to weld with 35 or so years ago. Didn't know there were any still around.
I didn't know there was one. I will check it out! They are heavy Mother's if you gotta move em!
Provincial
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Take the data plate information to your local Lincoln dealer and have him decipher them. Some Idealarc's have "power factor capacitors" which allow welding at high amperage with less input current.
That model would either allow you to use larger rod or save you on your power bill.
That model would either allow you to use larger rod or save you on your power bill.
tool_scrounge
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-C on the serial number should designate factory installed power factor correction caps. In this link is a picture. Provincial is right - make sure the one you keep has the caps if possible.
http://weldingweb.com/showthread.php?556691-IdealArc-250-Tombstone-Question