500$ Lincoln AC/DC Stick Heliarc?

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A buddy is considering selling me his old lincoln heliarc.  Is 500$ a decent price?285A stick AC/DC, 320A TigComes with leads and torch.What do you guys think?  Thanks!
Reply:It all depends if ya have the Input Power to run such a machine.Ed Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:Well, I have avaliable a 220v 20a circuit.  If I don't mind welding at midnight I can have access to a 220v 70a circuit.  Portability would probably affect this also.These boxes don't draw the full current if you don't use the full current, right?Portability could be an issue also, I'd have to check how much it weighs.
Reply:Not worth 500 bux to you as you won't be able to use it.Bust a nut trying to be Portable with it.Definitely one of those times where ya just let it go on down the road.Ed Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:FWIW: My Syncrowave 250 needs a 100amp breaker. Transformers burn amps just turning them on.9-11-2001......We Will Never ForgetRetired desk jockey. Hobby weldor with a little training. Craftsman O/A---Flat, Vert, Ovhd, Horz. Miller Syncrowave 250
Reply:If you don't want it let me know!! I will take it off your hands!!!Carl
Reply:FWIW: My Syncrowave 250 needs a 100amp breakerYour Synchro needs a 100A breaker to run wide open.
Reply:weldsupply:  Sounds like it might be a good deal if I could use it.Oh, and by "portable" I'd really only move it maybe 6 times a year.  So it's not like I'd want it to be like a suitcase.  It should just not require a fork lift.
Reply:build a cart on wheels and let the sparks fly sounds like a good deal have you test drove it ???