Manufacturer: Lincoln Electric
Model: Idealarc 250 (AC/DC Arc Welding Power Source / TIG & Stick Welder)
Cabinet Design: Classic Lincoln Electric industrial red sheet-metal casing with a black front control panel faceplate and horizontal ventilation louvers at the bottom.
Mounting: Elevated on a heavy-duty, custom-welded steel frame stand.
Front Control Panel Details
1. Primary Controls & Selectors
Current Range Selector (Left): A large pointer lever with settings for HIGH and LOW current ranges.
Fine Current Control Dial (Center): A central rotary dial (numbered 1�10) for precise amperage fine-tuning within the selected range.
Electrode Polarity Selector (Right): A heavy-duty lever switch to toggle output polarity between DC+, DC-, and AC.
Power Switch & Indicator: Main power toggle switch accompanied by a red pilot light indicator.
2. Secondary & Auxiliary Controls
Mode Switches: Toggles for selecting processes (Stick Welding vs. TIG / Wire Feed Modes) and controlling High-Frequency arc initiation.
Remote Socket: A front-panel remote receptacle (capped with a blue protective plug) for connecting a foot pedal or remote hand control.
Flow Timer Knob: Located at the lower-left corner for setting gas post-flow durations.
Specification & Warning Labels: Factory metal nameplates and safety warning placards detailing input/output electrical specifications, duty cycles, and operating instructions.
Attached Cables & Accessories
Welding Leads: Multiple thick, heavy-gauge black electrical cables draped loosely over the top and across the front panel.
Gas Hose: A light green vinyl/rubber gas line routed to the front bottom connection for shielding gas supply (used in TIG welding).