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FREE SHIPPING - Hobart Handler 140 115V Flux Cored/MIG Welder - 140 Amp Output, Model# 500500
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The Hobart Handler® 140 MIG welder comes ready to weld with or without shielding gas, no additional kit required. With an amperage output range of 25-140, it easily handles a broad selection of solid mild steel or stainless, flux cored and aluminum wires. U.S.A. Volts: 115, Amps: 140, Duty Cycle: 20% at 90 Amps, 19V, Mig Ready: Yes, Wire Feed Speed Control: Yes, 40-700 IPM, Weldable Metals: Steel, stainless steel, aluminum, Weld Thickness (in.): 24-ga. up to 1/4 in. steel, Clamp Cable Length (ft.): 10, Regulator and Gas Hose Included: Yes, Shielding Gas Required: Optional, Welding Wire Diameter (in.): 0.023-0.035, Cart: No, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 10 5/8 x 19 1/2 x 12 3/8 Proven built-in wire feeder with quick-release drive roll lever Built-in contactor eases use and is an excellent safety feature which makes wire electrically cold when not welding Four output voltage settings with wire feed tracking provide quick and easy adjustment for different materials and thickness Easy access to polarity changeover includes storage holes for spare tips Quick-change dual-groove drive roll easily changes from 0.030/0.035 V-smooth for solid wire and 0.030/0.035 V-knurled for flux core wire Self-resetting thermal overload and motor protection Model 500500 Standard Equipment Gun Gas valve Regulator and hose 10ft. work lead with clamp Power cord 8in. wire spool adapter Extra .030in. contact tips 1lb. spool of 0.030in. self-shielded flux cored wire 5/3/1 Industrial Warranty 5-year warranty on transformers, stabilizers, reactors, rectifiers, rotors, stators and brushes 3-year warranty on drive systems, PC boards, solenoid valves, switches and controls 1-year warranty on MIG guns, plasma torches, relays, contactor, triggers, regulator, accessories, spool guns, battery, field options and running gear. (90 days for industrial use.) Normal wear items such as drive rolls, contact tips, nozzle, gas diffuser, plasma torch tips and electrodes and weld cables are not covered under warranty
Questions & Answers for FREE SHIPPING - Hobart Handler 140 115V Flux Cored/MIG Welder - 140 Amp Output, Model# 500500
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Does the Handler 140 come with an instuction book and a reference guide for types of welds?
asked 1 year, 6 months ago on FREE SHIPPING - Hobart Handler 140 115V Flux Cored/MIG Welder - 140 Amp Output, Model# 500500
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mp442
- Pittsburgh Pa
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answer 1
The Handler will include an instruction manual. You may also want to check out the attached instructional DVD.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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ProductExpert27
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answer 2
Yes
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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flagtrax
- Arizona
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answer 3
yes
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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pickthisone
- Ponchatoula, La
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answer 4
Yes. mine came with instructions and references.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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hillbillywelder
- royalton ky
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answer 5
Yes.......
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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Jd06zz
- Gardner MA.
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answer 6
Yes, the manual is pretty detailed. I would recommend the Haynes Welding Manual for more detailed instruction.
answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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DarthVicious
- S.A TX.
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Since this is "gas ready" is all that you need a bottle of Argon etc ?
asked 1 year, 4 months ago on FREE SHIPPING - Hobart Handler 140 115V Flux Cored/MIG Welder - 140 Amp Output, Model# 500500
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juanverde
- Texas
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answer 1
Yes, The gauge and hose come with the welder. Just buy and Fill the bottle and your ready to go. note you do have to switch the polarity but the directions are included and easy to follow
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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pdulin
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answer 2
Yup, comes with the regulator, should be plug and play after that
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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woodbutcher230
- Richmond, Virginia
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answer 3
The Hobart Handler 140 MIG Welder does come complete for gas welding minus the tanks and gas.
answered 1 year ago
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ProductExpert27
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answer 4
Yes
answered 11 months ago
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rttowing
- Glasgow, Ky
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answer 5
Yes. Add the bottle, set your gas output around 20-30CFM, switch the polarity of the machine (cable connections on the inside) and you're ready. However, outside on a windy day might blow the gas away and oxidize & weaken your weld so it's best used indoors. The gas allows much thinner welds than flux cored wire with no slag to clean off the weld.
answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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DarthVicious
- S.A TX.
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answer 6
Yes. All connectors and regulator are included. Just need the bottle.
answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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LeFrog
- Western MA
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Will the Hobart Handler 140 Mig Welder hold a 10lb spool of wire or is it only capable of holding the smaller rolls of wire.
asked 10 months ago on FREE SHIPPING - Hobart Handler 140 115V Flux Cored/MIG Welder - 140 Amp Output, Model# 500500
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Baker54840
- Grantsburg
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answer 1
The Hobart Handler 140 MIG welder will hold a 10 pound spool of wire.
answered 10 months ago
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ProductExpert5
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answer 2
This welder can handle 10 pound spools of wire.
answered 8 months ago
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Tyler24
- La Crosse, IN
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answer 3
Yes it comes with an adapter to hold 10LB spool
answered 7 months ago
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CanuckyTool
- Lecanto,Fl
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answer 4
Yes, it does come with the spool adapter for using the larger sizes of weldind wire.
answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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DarthVicious
- S.A TX.
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answer 5
Yes it can take the 10lb spool and it comes with the adapter for these larger spools.
answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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LeFrog
- Western MA
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answer 6
This welder will use both size rolls
answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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gagidd
- CT
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Two questions.
Can I just plug this welder into my wall socket and get to work? Do I need a spool gun to weld, or is that mainly for aluminum. Thanks guys.
asked 1 year, 5 months ago on FREE SHIPPING - Hobart Handler 140 115V Flux Cored/MIG Welder - 140 Amp Output, Model# 500500
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Anonymous
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answer 1
Yes. just plug it in and go to work. I recomend useing flux core .030 with gas and if you want your work to look clean use spater spray even on 1/4". Takes a little longer but will work fine.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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Jd06zz
- Gardner MA.
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answer 2
The welder can weld aluminum out of the box. It helps if you have a nylon liner and keep the hose as straight as possible. If you are doing a lot of aluminum welding you will want to purchase the spool gun and control. (Northern part numbers 164991 and 164994)
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
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ProductExpert27
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answer 3
This is what I love about this welder is I don't have to worry where to plug in, however a 20 amp breaker is recommended on the circuit it's plugged into. I have used a 15 amp circuit, but nothing else was on that circuit. The spool gun is mainly for aluminum as the wire is so flexible in comparison to steel welding wire.
answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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DarthVicious
- S.A TX.
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answer 4
Yes, all you need is a regular 110V outlet. A spool gun would be ideal for aluminum, but it can still be used to weld aluminum without one. However for mild steel and stainless steel, no spool is needed.
answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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MustangRich
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answer 5
the spool gun is required for aluminum. You can weld right out of the box with it plugged into a 110 outlet.
answered 4 months, 1 week ago
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67camaro
- Kingsport, TN
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is this a refubished item?or is it factory new?
asked 3 months, 1 week ago on FREE SHIPPING - Hobart Handler 140 115V Flux Cored/MIG Welder - 140 Amp Output, Model# 500500
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209danny
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answer 1
This welder is a new unit.
answered 3 months ago
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ProductExpert42
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This item is new from factory.
answered 2 weeks, 5 days ago
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Jakub
- Nashville,tn
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answer 3
Brand new.
answered 2 weeks, 5 days ago
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mike3384
- chicago
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answer 4
Factory New, and it works awesome for a DIYer
answered 1 week, 5 days ago
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bemidjisasquatch
- Nome, AK
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Brand New from the factory.
answered 1 week, 4 days ago
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hdfatboy35
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What size circuit can this be plugged into (i.e. what is an appropriate circuit breaker size on the 115 volt circuit)
I am confused by the spec of 140 Amp welder when typically a 115 volt circuit is protected by a 20 amp breaker at the circuit panel.
asked 1 year, 8 months ago on FREE SHIPPING - Hobart Handler 140 115V Flux Cored/MIG Welder - 140 Amp Output, Model# 500500
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Starduster
- Maryland
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answer 1
20 amp
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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flagtrax
- Arizona
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answer 2
I run mine off a regular 20amp circuit in my garage with no problem.
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answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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Phantomracer
- Boston, MA
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answer 3
The welder has a built in breaker rated at 15 amps. I reccomend a size 12 awg wire for the welder on a 20 amp breaker.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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hillbillywelder
- royalton ky
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answer 4
This Hobart welder has an amperage output of 140. The input amperage on this welder is 15 so a 20 amp breaker would be adequate.
answered 1 year ago
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ProductExpert27
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How well does this really weld 1/4" materials? I am very torn between the Handler 140 and the Handler 187.
I do have access to a 220 outlet that is about 40 feet away from my working area. I just really want to know if this unit can do 1/4" materials well. I understand that multiple passes will be needed.
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FREE SHIPPING - Hobart Handler 187 230V Flux Cored/MIG Welder - 185 Amp Output, Model# 500525
(131)asked 1 year, 7 months ago on FREE SHIPPING - Hobart Handler 140 115V Flux Cored/MIG Welder - 140 Amp Output, Model# 500500
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jentzschman
- Utah
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answer 1
With the Hobart 140, it does a great job on a 24 gauge , 1/4 " weld. The Hobart 187 can handle a slightly larger weld of 5/16" of 24 gauge materials but would require 230 volts
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
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ProductExpert10
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answer 2
I don't know the capabilities of the 187 but the 140 that I have works fine on 1/4 in stock. You just need to adjust the settings properly and take your time just like any other tool.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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seabeelt
- Rhode Island
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answer 3
It will do 1/4". But it takes longer to do.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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Jd06zz
- Gardner MA.
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answer 4
1/4 inch is the maximum rating if you're going to do a lot of welding of 1/4 inch or more material it would be better to go up a click to the 187. Running any tool at max capacity too often will decrease it's life.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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flagtrax
- Arizona
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Can you weld alloy steels like 4130 chromoly with the Hobart Handler 140 Mig welder ?
asked 1 year, 1 month ago on FREE SHIPPING - Hobart Handler 140 115V Flux Cored/MIG Welder - 140 Amp Output, Model# 500500
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nevadajak
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answer 1
The welder can handle the chromoly. You would need to get the right welding wire for this. It would require the ER80D2 wire. We do not handle this wire. You would need to purchase this as your local welding supply shops.
answered 1 year, 1 month ago
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ProductExpert6
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answer 2
yes
answered 11 months ago
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doodle35
- ky
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answer 3
Yes, provided the correct gas mixture is used. Chromoly is most often welded using a Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welder. Have you ever seen welds that look like shiny stacks of nickels? They were most likely done with TIG, although it is possible with MIG welding.
answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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DarthVicious
- S.A TX.
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answer 4
If you had the correct wire and gas i see no problem as long as it's with in the capabilities of the machine. (i.e. Too thick)
answered 1 week, 5 days ago
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bemidjisasquatch
- Nome, AK
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Is the helmet in the free Hobart 140 Accessories Kit auto-darken?
asked 1 month, 3 weeks ago on FREE SHIPPING - Hobart Handler 140 115V Flux Cored/MIG Welder - 140 Amp Output, Model# 500500
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Colt556
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answer 1
This is a standard helmet and is not auto-darkening.
answered 1 month, 3 weeks ago
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ProductExpert30
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answer 2
no
answered 1 month, 1 week ago
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NUCC
- Chesterfield, VA
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answer 3
No, it's not but the price is RIGHT!
answered 1 week, 4 days ago
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BigDemps
- Arlington, TX
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answer 4
No it is not auto darkening
answered 1 week, 4 days ago
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tom2251
- North East Pa.
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Can this unit cut metal as well?
asked 4 months, 2 weeks ago on FREE SHIPPING - Hobart Handler 140 115V Flux Cored/MIG Welder - 140 Amp Output, Model# 500500
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Danno07
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answer 1
This Hobart Handler 140 is designed for welding only. To cut metal, other than by mechanical means, I would recommend a plasma cutter.
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answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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ProductExpert13
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answer 2
No. It is a welder only
answered 4 months, 1 week ago
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BrownThunder
- Dawsonville,GA
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answer 3
No it cannot, get the plasma cutter for that. This is for welding only, flux core or solid wire, but you need an argon cylinder. Hobart makes a plasma cutter with a built in compressor, it's a pretty slick unit.
answered 1 week, 5 days ago
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bemidjisasquatch
- Nome, AK
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answer 4
It is a WELDING machine, not a torch or plasma cutter, so the answer is "No, it doesn't cut metal, it welds metal together."
answered 1 week, 4 days ago
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BigDemps
- Arlington, TX
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