What it welds
The Lincoln Electric K2696-1 Flux-Core Welder is a flux-core only on 120-volt input; its listing doesn't state an output range, so check the rating plate.
The listing doesn't give a duty cycle with its amperage, which makes long beads hard to plan; the rating plate or manual should state it. Why it matters.
As a flux-core machine it runs self-shielded wire with no gas bottle, which suits outdoor work; expect slag to chip off and less finesse on thin sheet.
Household 120-volt power caps its output; check the circuit size the manual asks for. What input voltage changes.
Use a lens of at least OSHA's minimum shade for the current: shade 10 or darker for typical MIG work here. Shade chart.
Also on the listing: dimensions of 20 x 16 x 15 inches and a weight of 70 lb.
Is it the right machine for the job?
Buy it for
- Outdoor and gasless repairs
Skip it for
- Aluminium
What it does well, where it falls short
Does well
- Runs on household 120 V
- No gas bottle needed
Falls short
- Duty cycle not stated with amps
- 120 V caps output
- Slag cleanup
- Output range not stated
Power and setup notes
- Ratings are the maker's own, stated under the maker's conditions. Follow the manual, wear eye protection of at least OSHA's minimum shade, keep combustibles away, ventilate, and have a licensed electrician install new circuits.
Rated output and specs
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Model number | K2696-1 | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (seller) | 20 x 16 x 15 inches | Retailer |
| Product weight | 70 lb | Retailer |
| Input power | 120vac | Retailer |
Machines to put next to it
Other mig and flux-core welders in the same amp range
- Sunstac SS-180M MIG Welder
- YESWELDER YWM-200 MIG Welder
- Taskzoom TZ005-MIG165-1P-U1 MIG Welder
- VEVOR MIG-200AU MIG Welder
Every mig and flux-core welders on one spec sheet · All Lincoln Electric machines listed
Final verdict
A match for outdoor and gasless repairs.
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