Lincoln Invertec V300 pro on Ebay

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There is a lincoln invertec v 300 pro n ebay. if this a good buy?http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MESE:IT&ih=019
Reply:It is a good buy and cheap because it is a 3 phase machine. You will find plenty of 3 phase machines on eBay at a good price because not alot of people can use them. See the plug on the back? That is a 3 phase plug.John -  fabricator extraordinaire, car nut!-  bleeding Miller blue! http://www.weldfabzone.com
Reply:Sorry about that Micro...I am trying to find which model a welder is that i am going to buy. It is a Lincoln Invertec V300 Pro... i was told to find the product number, but all i can find is the Code number, and serial number how do i tell if it the advanced process welder?
Reply:No problem, I just like to keep things organized.  Do you have 3 phase power? I'm not sure how you can find a product number on a welder you don't have? The Invertec V300 is a Multi-Process welder. I believe they are similar to Miller Shopmates? Someone correct me if I'm wrong.John -  fabricator extraordinaire, car nut!-  bleeding Miller blue! http://www.weldfabzone.com
Reply:This welder is a single phase and a 3 phase machine.. there is a switch on side of machine behind a cover where u can switch it between the 2. but yes, my shop has 3 phase..i have a mill and a lathe
Reply:I know the Lincoln Invertec V350-PRO and V450-PRO are both advanced process welders. Why not give a call to Lincoln and ask? I would be careful on that unit, he states, "This unit is in great shape all looks good." Unless I've misread, he never states it works good.John -  fabricator extraordinaire, car nut!-  bleeding Miller blue! http://www.weldfabzone.com
Reply:I sent the guy a message and he said it had been tested and works
Reply:The one in the picture is NOT a single phase machine.  What see on the back is a 3~  no 1~ .  He says that the current type is "either" but I bet he is referring to the voltage, not the phase.  Look very closely at the picture of the back of the welder.  If you don't have three phase power available to you, you will not want this machine.Smithboy...if it ain't broke, you ain't tryin'.
Reply:This is a quote from the ADLincoln Invertec v300-pro, inverter style welder, works on a wide range of input power either single or three phase, thisThat is a nice machine. DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:The plug is a twist-lock can be single OR three phase can't tell from that distance.Me!
Reply:It's plainly marked;  3-60HZand he's already stated he knows it's 3 phase and has that in his shop. On the back data plate, what is the stamped number immediately following V300-PRO ?? I can't make out what that number is supposed to be. There aren't any other numbers visible in the pictures.Anything worth doing is worth doing RIGHT
Reply:I asked the guy for the code #.  If its single phase, it will go for about $1200.I bid on a bunch of these.  I ended up buying a brand new V350.  I don't regret it a bit.DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Here is a blown up shot of the back.  It's clear enough to see that there is no mention of single phase...only three phase.  I think the guy doesn't know or is trying to misrepresent it...however, if you expect to use this in single phase, I believe you will be greatly disappointed. Attached ImagesLast edited by smithboy; 09-07-2007 at 10:23 PM.Smithboy...if it ain't broke, you ain't tryin'.
Reply:I just looked through the operators manuals.  All but one is listed as single or 3 phase.  They make a 575volt ONLY 3 phase machine.  Not trying to get into any kind of contest, but thats the glory of an inverter, it can use any electricity because it chops it up into smaller pieces that are easier to handle.DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:I emailed the guy and got the code # 10256.  There is the 575 Volt 3 phase only model.  The regular model is single or 3 phase.Here is the instruction manualhttp://www.mylincolnelectric.com/Cat...nualsearch.aspDavid.Real world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:If you look at the plate, below where it says V-300 Pro you can see it states 3phase, AND 1phase..unless im wrong and 1~ and 3~ does not mean 1 and 3 phase power...correct me if im wrong though please. Attached Images
Reply:This is the switch from behind the side cover where you can switch it from 200-230V and from 380-460V....So this IS the SINGLE AND 3 PHASE Machine. Not trying to bash anyone especially the moderators, but just clarifying what this machine is. Attached Images
Reply:You know I find it kina odd that you live in Ft. Gibson OK and the welder is for sales on Ebay from Ft. Gibson OK.  I think Ft. Gibson only has a population of 4,000.  Is this an attempt to run up the price of a welder that you own?
Reply:I was thinking of buying it.  If this is your machine..........I thought you were bidding on it.DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:So, ftgokie - what is going on here? I've traced your IP address, so an explanation might be in order for these folks that were trying to help and you're misdirecting. If you simply wanted to sell it, this post will be re-directed to the for sale section.John -  fabricator extraordinaire, car nut!-  bleeding Miller blue! http://www.weldfabzone.com
Reply:Originally Posted by ftgokieI sent the guy a message and he said it had been tested and works
Reply:David, FtGokie,I am convinced.  It's both single~ and three~...I didn't see the single to three phase thingie in the top of the id plate.  I am glad you were both persistant, when I was wrong.  Furthermore, I do not have any direct experience with these machines, so, I probably should have simply deferred to yours.  No contest...when you are right, you are right.  You have my appreciation.I have however, had experience with three phase machines being claimed to be capable of single phase operation...I still have one...When I saw the three phase voltage listings with no mention of single phase, alarm bells went off in my head.  I am feeling better now.Smithboy...if it ain't broke, you ain't tryin'.
Reply:I think the alarm bells are ringing in MicroZones head now.
Reply:I have the V350 and its the nicest welder I have used.After looking at the Lincoln website, the V450 is three phase only.  Whattamachine.  575 Amps, 293 lbs.DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Looking at the rating plate, if you look at the lower right corner of it, it says "see operating manual for 1 phase operation."Just sayin . . . . Favorite right now is a Miller Syncro 200.Tons of tools and I blame at least one of them when things don't go right.I live in Ft Gibson, the guy that is selling the welder is I think lives halfway between here and Tahlequah, which is about 30 miles form here. What I usually do when I bid on stuff on Ebay is I do a search, then where it gives u the option to look for items within a certain distance from you, I usually select the items closest to me unless the shipping is not outrageous. I did a search from my area code, which is 74434, and found this guy was in my area code. Dont have a clue as to who the guy is, he said he moved here from Ft Smith Ark so I wouldnt know who this guy is. I was just simply asking if this welder was worth it or not and from everything I found out about the welder is that it is a 1~ and 3~ machine. Would not matter to me, because I have 3! in my shop also, but since its so small and portable, if my dad wanted to use it, he would be able to use it also since he does not have 3~. If you feel you need to slide this thread to the for sale section, thats your call, will not affect me one way or the other. I just wanted to know if it was a good price since I have never dealt with one of these machines. If I did anything wrong, I am sorry. But for everyone that has responded and posted good questions, I thank you! I was wondering myself it was in fact a 3~ only machine, and now I have proof that it is. Thanks Smithboy, and David R, you were alot of help to me. Micro, all you had to do is ask for my IP and I would have given it to you, but like I said, if you have the need to put this in the for sale section, thats your call. Thank you guys for all your help
Reply:Originally Posted by phila.renewalLooking at the rating plate, if you look at the lower right corner of it, it says "see operating manual for 1 phase operation."Just sayin . . . .
Reply:Tahleqauh is area code 74464 and 74465. Next time please post in the for sale section, as opposed to, multiple posting the ebay ad. Thanks.John -  fabricator extraordinaire, car nut!-  bleeding Miller blue! http://www.weldfabzone.com
Reply:Tahlequah is roughly 26 miles from here. my parents live 3 miles from tahlequah and they have a zip of 74434. Like I said, the welder is not mine, if it were, I would have put it in the for sale forum, I was just asking a question about it. It does not matter though. I got all the info I needed about the welder that I was asking. Thanks for your concern though.
Reply:So, how much if we want to buy the welder through this site instead of eBay?
Reply:The welder isnt for sale on here, I just made a thread to ask if the welder was worth it or not, since the welder is for sale in the same county that I live it people are assuming its mine. Not mine, you would have to bid on it through Ebay I assume, unless you bid on it outside ebay which is agains ebay policy. But you will have to take it up with the lady that is selling it on there.
Reply:Oh, I thought someone mentioned they'd checked the IP addresses and they matched...
Reply:Originally Posted by ftgokieThis is the switch from behind the side cover where you can switch it from 200-230V and from 380-460V....So this IS the SINGLE AND 3 PHASE Machine. Not trying to bash anyone especially the moderators, but just clarifying what this machine is.
Reply:That was one of the pictures I was emailed from them.
Reply:When I saved the item in my watch list, It lists ftgokie as the seller.DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:User ID  Effective Date  End Date   tr1nalou  Sep-03-07  Present     ftgokie  Aug-29-04  Sep-03-07Not any more David, this guy just don't give up...LOLAnything worth doing is worth doing RIGHT
Reply:I guess we are all idiots.
Reply:I know there are a lot of forums that would ban members over something like this...
Reply:The nice thing about having smart members is that they do a very good job of discouraging misuse...Last edited by smithboy; 09-11-2007 at 07:59 PM.Smithboy...if it ain't broke, you ain't tryin'.
Reply:I own 2, the same exact machine and it is a single or three phase unit, I also have the Cobramatic feeder and the Cobra push/pull gun.  The gun alone is 1800.00 bucks. and one is for sale. anyone that might be interested can e-mail me at [email protected]. Anyway these are very smooth machines.Thanks, George.If I Can't Weld It!-----It Can't Be Welded!
Reply:alright, first off sorry to bring back this thread from the dead, but when i searched it actually had alot of good info that i was looking for which helped answer alot of my questions, so i figured for future searchers sake, lets add to it.first, i have been looking for a good tig welder for the last 2 months religiously.  Have come very close to pulling the trigger a few times, but im picky and want a good deal.  well i just ran across a invertec 300 pro that is local to me (<45mins) and emailed them and got some more pictures.it also comes with a ln-7 wire feeder, new gun, some stick and leadsmy question is, is there a number i can get from them to go on lincolns website and download the correct owners manual for this machine?also, i asked and they said this was a three phase machine, so naturally i wanted to check and see if they were right, and had them email me pics of the spec plate and the inside panel. here they arehttp://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik...a5ee5d1260ea45http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik...a5ee5d1260ea45http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik...a5ee5d1260ea45http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik...a5ee5d1260ea45thanks guys i appreciate it.
Reply:forgot to mention that i want this to be single phase.  i am assuming that is what that "breaker" switch is for.  that it runs one phase 208-230 and 3~phase 360-460valso if this is single phase, can someone recommend a good tig torch to match with this unit, i dont think this one comes with one.
Reply:The  Invertec 300's had oodles of problems, best wait for a 350 to pop up....
Reply:Your linky no worky.  Lots of V250-S, I have one and love it.Get the code #, then go to lincoln's website.  You will find the manual there.  Almost ALL invertec's are 3 phase or single Phase.DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:the number is 10256.  i went and looked at it and it appears to be in good shape. comes with regulator, some extra rod, ln-7 wirefeeder with a full spool of wire, new tweaco mig gun and one other gun. ill fix the pictures in a bit
Reply:I happened on something from Weld plus and here is what Tom sent me in email:Pricing for a Lincoln Invertec V-300 Pro Complete TIG Welding Package is below.AC-850590 Lincoln Invertec V-300 Pro 300 Amps @ 60% duty cycle 208-230/460 Volts 1 or 3-phase Inverter CC/CV power supply Multi-Process He says it is single OR THREE phase. The man deals in selling used welders and is not some fly by night ebayer or chinese reseller ect...I am going to go with Tom on this one..Although I do plan on contacting Lincoln to be sure.'Mike
Reply:Originally Posted by MicroZoneSo, ftgokie - what is going on here? I've traced your IP address, so an explanation might be in order for these folks that were trying to help and you're misdirecting. If you simply wanted to sell it, this post will be re-directed to the for sale section.