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Northern Industrial Welders Flux Core 125 115V Flux Cored Welder - 125 Amp Output
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This Northern Industrial 125 flux core welder welds 18-gauge up to 3/16in. mild steel for light industrial applications. It should be used with flux core welding only. Volts: 115, Amps: 125, Duty Cycle: 20% at 80 Amps, 125 A Peak, Weldable Metals: Carbon steel, Weld Thickness (in.): 18 ga.-3/16 in. steel, Clamp Cable Length (ft.): 6, Regulator and Gas Hose Included: No, Welding Wire Diameter (in.): 0.030 or 0.035, Power Cord (ft.): 6, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 18 x 10 x 12 Rated output 80 Amps @ 115V DC, 20% duty cycle Uses AC single phase (110/120V), 60 Hz/20 Amp with time delayed fuse and circuit breaker Trigger-activated arc for electrically cold wire when not welding Two heat settings, infinite wire speed control, overload and thermal protection
Questions & Answers for Northern Industrial Welders Flux Core 125 115V Flux Cored Welder - 125 Amp Output
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The picture shows extra tips and wire are these included?
asked 1 year, 6 months ago on Northern Industrial Welders Flux Core 125 115V Flux Cored Welder - 125 Amp Output
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answer 1
The tips and spool of wire are included with this welder.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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ProductExpert27
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answer 2
Yes, they are.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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Machiner
- Tennessee
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answer 3
Two tips, a chipper/brush, and one roll of wire are included.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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bonzman
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answer 4
yes
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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Winker
- Center Montana
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answer 5
Top 10 Contributor
Yes, there are a few extra tips and a roll of wire. The wire is flux core, but it is not that great (lots of spatter). I bought some better flux core wire from a welding supply place and it works great.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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SWSofMT
- Missoula, MT
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answer 6
I got a few extra tips and roll of wire.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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McGuiver
- Durant, OK
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answer 7
Yes it comes with 1lb wire spool and three tips.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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ronc386
- Mcminnville,TN
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answer 8
yes it comes with wire and 2 extra tips
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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hanch
- Central Lake, MI
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answer 9
Yes, a small roll comes with the machine as does other tips.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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answer 10
yes
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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pickthisone
- Ponchatoula, La
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answer 11
With the machine you get 3 copper .030 tips and a one pound roll of .030 flux core wire.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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Zingerz350r
- South West Florida
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Can this be used for auto body repair?
Can this be used for auto body repair of rust repair?
asked 1 year, 1 month ago on Northern Industrial Welders Flux Core 125 115V Flux Cored Welder - 125 Amp Output
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No, this is a flux core welder only. For auto body repair you would need to use a mig welder with a shielding gas. The rust needs to be removed before welding.
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answered 1 year, 1 month ago
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Yes, but you will have to "stitch weld" repair panels to keep them from warping. Watch your wire speed, set it at 2 with the currant set at 25 to 30 amps and it does fine
answered 11 months ago
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Theforkliftguy
- Hayden, Al
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answer 3
Yes we have used it at the car club as we restored a 66 Mustang.
answered 11 months ago
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den1103
- Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin
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answer 4
Yes it can be used for auto body repair as long as you are careful about the current settings and do not overweld. I used mine to repair a quarterpanel AFTER trying it on an old hood. At first I was blowing holes thru it, but changed to the .030 wire - which it comes with - and set the lower of the two settings with wire feed at or near "1" and made some nice welds. Once I got the hang of it I did the quarter panel on my truck and, after sanding and painting, you cannot see where the weld is! Good luck at your task!
answered 11 months ago
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Anonymous
- Springtown, TX
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answer 5
yes it works better on thiner metal in a single pass just need good metal to weld to so cut out the rust and put your patch panel in place and out it on with a spot here and there then grind to your liking
answered 11 months ago
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handyguy38701
- Greenville, MS
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answer 6
Maybe
It has decent range for adjsutments of feed rate and current. For autobody panel work I would go for a wire feed welder with more range of adjustment just to be sure. If you are doing several rust repairs yourself, the cost saving will more than allow for buying the welder with finer adjustments.
For frame repair on modern automobiles this welder has the capacity.
Paul GD
It has decent range for adjsutments of feed rate and current. For autobody panel work I would go for a wire feed welder with more range of adjustment just to be sure. If you are doing several rust repairs yourself, the cost saving will more than allow for buying the welder with finer adjustments.
For frame repair on modern automobiles this welder has the capacity.
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answered 11 months ago
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- New Jersey
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answer 7
Yes it can, although it will not be as easy as with a mig welder, or as clean a weld, it will work.
answered 9 months ago
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masterwelder
- canada
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Warning light/indicator
Does this welder have a thermal protection warning light or indicator of some sort?
asked 1 year ago on Northern Industrial Welders Flux Core 125 115V Flux Cored Welder - 125 Amp Output
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answer 1
Yes it is located on the front of the welder. When the welder starts to get to warm the light will go on. The light then goes off when it is ok to resume welding again.
answered 1 year ago
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answer 2
yes it does on the frontin the middle of the machine
answered 11 months ago
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handyguy38701
- Greenville, MS
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answer 3
Yes it has a temperature overload warning light
answered 11 months ago
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Playero63
- Tupper Lake NY
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answer 4
yes
answered 9 months ago
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- NC
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answer 5
Yes
answered 4 months, 1 week ago
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- San Antonio
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answer 6
Yes it does, Plus a re-set AND fused protection as well.
answered 2 months, 1 week ago
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KensMobileHotRodReoair
- Twain Harte, Ca
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aluminum
Will this unit work for welding aluminum?
asked 1 year, 5 months ago on Northern Industrial Welders Flux Core 125 115V Flux Cored Welder - 125 Amp Output
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No, this is a flux core welder only. You need a MIG welder to weld aluminum. Aluminum requires a shielding gas. Please see below for a MIG welder.
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answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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answer 2
no need sheiding gas for aluminum
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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answer 3
No, it will not weld aluminum.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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Machiner
- Tennessee
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answer 4
No, it will not. You will need some advanced knowledge and a spool gun to weld aluminum.
answered 1 year, 1 month ago
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BobbyTheBuilder
- Memphis, TN
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answer 5
nope, you would need a much pricier welder for that.
answered 11 months ago
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woelkchr
- East Lansing, MI
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Is there an adapter for Argon that can be bought through Northern Tool?
asked 1 year, 4 months ago on Northern Industrial Welders Flux Core 125 115V Flux Cored Welder - 125 Amp Output
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No, you would need to look at the MIG 135 welder.
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no
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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Rmand
- Michigan
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answer 3
No
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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Northernshopper
- Florida
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answer 4
This welder is for use with Flux Core wire only.
answered 11 months ago
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den1103
- Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin
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Re-rod connedting
How well does this welder work with re-rod? I am making Christmas display items and am tacking prats together to make stars and other designs. Is this welder sufficient for what I am doing?
asked 1 year, 1 month ago on Northern Industrial Welders Flux Core 125 115V Flux Cored Welder - 125 Amp Output
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answer 1
I assume you are talking about REBAR.
This certainly will work well however, I would use a MIG welder for cosmetic reasons. MIG 135 (NTE Item #164611) would be my recommendation and use a shielding gas with a hard wire. Flux core welding will give a very similar result to stick welding. It will weld it, but it is dirty and requires a fair amount of post weld cleaning/wire brushing.
This certainly will work well however, I would use a MIG welder for cosmetic reasons. MIG 135 (NTE Item #164611) would be my recommendation and use a shielding gas with a hard wire. Flux core welding will give a very similar result to stick welding. It will weld it, but it is dirty and requires a fair amount of post weld cleaning/wire brushing.
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answer 2
I am not sure what size rod you are using, but the125 Flux core welder is ideal for use welding mild steel 18 gauge to 3/16". I hope this helps!
answered 11 months ago
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den1103
- Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin
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answer 3
Depends upon what size of reinforcing rod you are trying to weld. Greater than 5/16 dia. would be a challenge.
answered 11 months ago
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PaulGD
- New Jersey
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answer 4
If you are talking about reinforcing rod, such as what goes into a concrete foundation for strength, Yes. Reinforcing rod is typically a grade 40 and has acceptable welding qualities. In nuclear plant foundations all the rebar is welded, not tied, together, for added strength.
answered 4 months, 1 week ago
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CFord
- Ethel, Louisiana
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Question
are consumables available?
i.e, does the torch use tweco style tips, diffuser, liner, etc.
asked 1 year, 6 months ago on Northern Industrial Welders Flux Core 125 115V Flux Cored Welder - 125 Amp Output
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answer 1
Yes, this unit uses Tweco style nozzles. Nozzles and liners are available through Northern in a variety of sizes. These items are available over the phone only. Please contact our sales department @ 1-800-221-0516 for pricing and availability.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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answer 2
unit does use tweco style parts.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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mfdez
- Marietta, GA
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answer 3
the package lables the accessories as tweco replacement parts.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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Tiny8469
- Wind Farms, USA
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I the 125 Flux Core Welder a DC machine?
Under Benefits and Features, on the web page its indicated that: "Rated output 80 Amps @ 115V DC, 20% duty cycle".
A DC output would be a nice welder feature in this price range. Is it really a DC output machine?
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A DC output would be a nice welder feature in this price range. Is it really a DC output machine?
Thanks
asked 1 year, 2 months ago on Northern Industrial Welders Flux Core 125 115V Flux Cored Welder - 125 Amp Output
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answer 1
No, this Northern Industrial 125 flux core welder is a 115 Volt AC powered unit.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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answer 2
20% at 80 Amps, 125 Amp Peak is what is stated on the product description. It is AC output.
answered 1 year, 1 month ago
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BobbyTheBuilder
- Memphis, TN
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answer 3
The rated output range is 60-80A (peak 125A) this machine does not have DC output. Uses AC single phase 115v (110-120v) 60Hz/20amp with a time delayed fuse or circuit breaker. It has two heat settings.
answered 11 months ago
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den1103
- Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin
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Can this welder weld 1/2" steel without a bevel?
Would like to have the flexibility to weld 1/2" or at least 1/4" steel without a bevel. Or would this be better to weld both sides?
asked 6 months ago on Northern Industrial Welders Flux Core 125 115V Flux Cored Welder - 125 Amp Output
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Mudduckwelder
- Eau Claire, Wi
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answer 1
This Northern Industrial welder will weld up to 3/16 inch thick steel in one pass. If you want to weld 1/4 inch thick steel you will need to do one pass on each side. If you want to go thicker a bevel is required along with multiple passes on each side. Keep in mind that the duty cycle for this welder is 20%. That permits 2 minutes of welding for every ten minutes. Multiple passes, welding on both sides and using a bevel takes time. If welding for longer periods of time is needed a larger welder should be used.
answered 6 months ago
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answer 2
there is no way i would attempt 1/2" steel with this. this is only 125 amp unit. as a professional i have used this unit in an emergency to 1/4" structural and pushed it to perform. if you are going to do 1/2" you need to jump to 220 and get a lincoln pro mig 180. that is rated for 1/2" with FCAW welding. also you never specified butt joint or lap joint or corner etc.
answered 4 months, 1 week ago
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dragontailtrailers
- tampa, fl
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answer 3
Just like any other welding machine it would depend on if the joint was a flat or angled one. Flat i would say you would not get enough material laid down to keep from breaking, especially if there is any flex to your material. Now if you had a 90 degree weld you could put a number of stringers down, cleaning after each one, and get an acceptable weld. But for a flat weld a bevel would be the way to go, for strength. To answer your question, this welder can penetrate deeply enough to get a good bond. I would weld both sides. If you would preheat your material before starting welding it you should get even be better penetration. This is done in industrial welding when welding is being done on thick material.
answered 4 months, 1 week ago
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- Ethel, Louisiana
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can this welder join thin brass sheets together
asked 5 months, 1 week ago on Northern Industrial Welders Flux Core 125 115V Flux Cored Welder - 125 Amp Output
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answer 1
This welder cannot work on brass. Brass doesn't get welded it gets soldered or brazed.
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answer 2
no
answered 4 months, 1 week ago
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Ljintexas
- San Antonio
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answer 3
NO, Brass is a non-ferrous materail and this unit will weld only ferrous metals, carbon steel.
answered 4 months, 1 week ago
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CFord
- Ethel, Louisiana
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