Forney F230

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So I am new to this forum, and somewhat new to welding.  I used to own a large manufacturing company that made replacement bumpers for large utility trucks and we had about 15 large Lincoln welders, a plasma table, powder coating machine, and a bunch other stuff, but I was usually in the office and do not have a lot of experience with stick welders (which is what has been given to me).  So I was given an old Forney F230 and that is about all I know about it.  I am wanting to hook it up at my farm but only have a regular outlet.  So I have two questions (for now).  Is this welder worth keeping and if so can anyone tell me anything about it or tell me a good place/website to find out about it (i called forney but they put me on hold FOREVER.  Also, is it possible to hook this to a regular wall outlet ( I believe the welder has 220). trying to get a pic of it, but my computer is messing up   http://file:///C:/Users/DAVID/Pictures/welder.JPG[URL
Reply:David I assume, If you're posting a picture you need to host it on a dedicated server. Photobucket.com is what I use. You wont be able to get the pictures to load on the site directly from your computer.Welcome to the site, you'll find a lot of information here and most people are willing to help. That said, you're not the first to ask a question like this. Do a little leg work in the Electrical section to see if you've got what you need. - Learn some of the terminology and study up. I don't see any problem using an old welder. My "go-to" Mig welder is just over 40 years old - -JoeI can remember in the 7th grade my mom said "people will offer you drugs" by the 10th grade I was like, "where the hell are these people?"
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Reply:I had an old Forney AC stick welder that I sold and now wish that I hadn't.  Check if it is 220 and it should be a 50 amp plug.  If you have a 220 dedicated line just get the compatible plugs and go for it