Hobart Handler MVP 210

[lennyzx11]

That gauge that comes with it is pretty accurate. I have been running the HTP wire and it's been fantastic for the price - 2 11 lb Rolls ER7S-6 .35" Mild Steel MIG Welding Wire HTP approved! | eBay

I picked up a roll of Vulcan wire and I have to say, It gave me trouble. I had a couple of birds nest, and some slipping with the same settings as the starter roll that came with the Hobart.

I had ran a heavy gauge wire into the other garage for my wife's kiln which is 6400 watts @ 240v. But I bought 50 ft when I made it.
It got cut. I put the end for her kiln on a short 10 ft piece and the required type to match the Hobart on the other end. And I drag it out the back of the garage to my shop.

I have a 100 amp service out in mantown with twin 30 amp breakers on an unused 220 circuit. I currently run my 6hp air compressor on it.
I wonder if it would handle the load rather than dragging that cable out each time.

 

[BukitCase]

Yup, all you'd need is a nema 6-50 plug - your machine only draws 24 amps at rated output (240 volt)

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If your compressor is a TRUE 6 horse you might not wanna run BOTH at the same time -

hth... Steve

 

[EarlyAcres]

When you get a chance to use it at 220VAC you won't want to plug it back in to 120VAC. I got mine on sale at Rural King (farm supply in Front Royal VA) after looking for about 6 months at that model. I am a Hobart fan as I had upgrade from a Handler 120 and now also have a EZ TIG in the lineup. I have a Hobart Stick Mate for the really thick stuff. I think I'm set for now. Good luck with your Hobart.

 

[Evan03]

Set to settings under the cover it will be pretty close.

That welder is more capable then alot of people think. they are.

 

[lennyzx11]

It was nice yesterday to just pull it out, switch the plug to 110, and tack a couple of shelves that had been broken for years as I moved my shop around.
I do have a 220 cord I run from the main panel in the house but am out shopping for the outlet now to install in the garage.
Stopping by my dad's place to pick up an AC/DC tombstone for the heavier stuff.
I did get the 29 dollar harbor freight cart for it also last week.

 

[Evan03]

Heres my 180 still going strong, its never had a bottle on it. Has burned hundreds of big and small rolls of 035 flux core.
I bought it new 10ish years ago
Ive had not one single problem the mig gun even got ran iver ounce and shes spent quute abit of time in rain and snow ridding in the truck

Youl find the new 210 is awesome

 

[nikerret]

I should have one, but I was stupid. The local Tractor Supply had one, on clearance, a couple of years ago. With a coupon, I could have had it for less than $600 plus tax. That's one of those things I just keep kicking myself over.