Lincoln Electric K5126-1 AC/DC TIG Welder: 120 V

What it welds

The Lincoln Electric K5126-1 AC/DC TIG Welder is an AC/DC TIG 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.

Processes, per the maker: TIG and Stick. Check which torches and guns come in the box; a TIG torch or spool gun is often extra. Process guide.

It's AC/DC, so it can weld aluminium as well as steel and stainless. Pulse: Pulse.

A 120-volt machine runs from a household circuit, usually a 20-amp one per the manual. 120 V vs 240 V.

Eye protection: OSHA's minimum is shade 8 for most of this machine's range (shade 10 for stick above 160 A). Full table.

Also on the listing: dimensions of 19.25 x 10.75 x 14 inches and a weight of 46.5 lb.

Is it the right machine for the job?

Buy it for

Aluminium and thin metal

Skip it for

What it does well, where it falls short

Does well

Runs on household 120 V
AC/DC for aluminium
Pulse: Pulse

Falls short

Duty cycle not stated with amps
120 V caps output
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	K5126-1	Retailer
Dimensions (seller)	19.25 x 10.75 x 14 inches	Retailer
Product weight	46.5 lb	Retailer
Input power	120v	Retailer
Processes	TIG and Stick	Retailer
Pulse	Pulse	Retailer