I've run a few rolls of wire through mine and never had an issue. It has been amazing, honestly.

there always has to be a hater , never fails

Prolly outta compare apples to apples when dissing a product. This machine doesn’t have the gas option… show me any welder for $175-$199 that does. There ain’t one. It doesn’t have a 220 option… show me any welder for $175-$199 that does. There ain’t one. I’m 67 years old and been welding my whole life. I’ve welded in a factory production capacity, I’ve welded in a construction setting. I’ve welded with a tig machine building frames and chassis for everything from drag racing motorcycles to sprint cars. I’ve laid down MILES of bead in my life so it’s not like I don’t know what I’m talking about. I have this machine and for what it is and what it costs you cannot find a better small hobby welder anywhere. Do NOT be afraid of buying it. It works great!

The current input for this welder is 23 amps. If you’re tripping a 30 amp breaker with this welder, your breaker may be going bad/weak and may need to be replaced!

I have one of these and have never seen had a problem with it. It's always worked just fine for my needs and I would recommend it to anyone. Oh, and I bought mine at a pawn shop, pretty much brand new for a hundred bucks. If you plug it into a 20 amp receptacle you'll never throw a breaker. I use the plug that the dryer is plugged into.

It's not a bad welder. It will weld and get the job done. I had a broken weld on my trailer. I welded it with the 125 Flux cord welder. The weld is still holding up after 2 years.

I have had that welder now for around 4 years and love it. Works great! I have done so many projects with that welder big and small, absolutely no regrets here at all.

I have no problems with mine. Love it!

I used that exact little welder to rebuilt and mod a sailboat trailer. It did the job perfectly for less than $175. Great machine to drag to a boat yard with limited electrical 120 access. I ran it on a heavy duty 50' extension cord. Will take it on the road anytime.

I love mine, never had a problem and never blew my 20amp breaker at max settings. 🤷‍♂️

I have a Princess Auto version of that welder. The wire feed system is used on probably half of the Chinese welders. However, in these welders the wire spools are laying down horizontally as opposed to hanging vertically. Thus the spool tends to drag as it feeds out the wire, plus the tension spring seems to apply too much force since it is meant to stop a vertical spool from unwinding. My solution was to clip off a section of the spring to reduce pressure, as well as l applied a bit of grease to the spool holder. The difference was like night and day. Smooth feed resulting in a smooth weld. I have upgraded to better welders, but l still use this one for site work. Anyway, a fair assessment, boss. Cheers.

Dont listen to this guy, ive had mine for about 2 years and it has never skipped a beat. I have recently welded my motorcycle frame with this welder and it has dont nothing but surpass my expectations

I bought this welder on pre-order for $149, maybe six years ago? Specifically so i could plug it into the basket of a rough terrain boom lift and weld a guard rail atop a retaining wall. Once i figured out to buy the E71T-11 wire for multi-pass instead of the crap -GS available at Horrid Fate and Cheapo Depot it worked just fine. I never got to hit the duty limit because i had to keep repositioning the boom. So no problem there! BTW, i think you mean 15 & 20A 120V breakers. Ive never seen 10Ga.(30A, orange) wire going to a 120 outlet and NEMA doesn't even have standard for such a thing.😅

Been using mine off and on for over a year and haven't had any problems, never hit the duty cycle yet.

Used my a couple dozen times, through 2 spools just to see what it works best on. I bought it to extract broken bolts mostly though in the field. Does great otherwise. I think I got 2-3 years ago. I liked the size. Strap it over my shoulder and run out my extension chord lol. Did some body work at home with it. The thicker the better.

I had one that lasted 3 years, used every weekend. The machine didn't break, the wire feed in the wand did...and you can't just buy a replacement. Sadly, the one I bought as a replacement only lasted 6-7 months. It suddenly can't make an arc (like there isn't enough power) and if you try a few times, it goes into overload protection mode. I've taken it apart and can't find any issues, no obvious burn/shorts. That sucks, but I will still buy another. The newer one runs on 110 standard breaker without tripping. It is a light duty, flux core machine. It is made to burn mild steel with ease, and that is exactly what it does. Moped, dirt bike, go kart frames, riding mower decks...lots of of stuff I have welded without any issues...it acts like a hot glue gun for steel. I am bummed that the second one crapped out so fast, but I love the simplicity of operation and its capabilities.

Is the Titanium 125 a DCEN electrode negative, gun negative, ground positive welder? A few other videos about the welder were not clear about that. Thinking about buying this on sale or finding a used Hobart or Lincoln machine, or the Yes welder you mentioned. Thanks for the video.

I special ordered one when they first came out and the local HF couldn't keep one on hand. Supposed to be a 3 week wait on it. After 3 months of being told it'll be in next week just to be told the next week that it would be another week. All this time, they were getting them in. So, I canceled the order, got my money back and ended up a while later buying a YesWelder flux core with the stick welder and optional lift TIG. Love the Yeswelder.

How in the hell are you popping a 30 amp breaker? Is your insulin pump running off the same outlet?

I just need an inexpensive welder to do some basic auto repairs like welding a nut to a broken manifold bolt, attaching exhaust hangers to the frame, exhaust repairs, etc- litterally will only get used every once and a rare occasion and then put into a storage tote until up in my garage until I need it again. Would this welder be up to the task of just light duty auto repairs as mentioned?

Ive never welded before always wanted to learn. My buddy also hasnt welded. We have a suburban that we want to make into a overland rig. One of the projects we want to make is a roof rack. Would this be good for welding angle iron and tubing? Still looking things up and will be practicing a lot before we start.

Most know I've been obsessed with acquiring the PrimeWeld 225x to make the TIG jump. However, I've recently become more aware of just how handy and convenient it is to have a small MIG/flux machine handy in the shop. Once you get one dialed in, it's literally point and shoot. That is, so long as you have a basic understanding of penetration, heat management and having consistent travel speeds. With flux and MIG, watch that arc length and keep it tight. So in closing, It looks like at some point I will have a Stick (started with this one and have grown to love and appreciate stick welding and allowed so much growth and learning), a MIG/Flux machine and my PW 225x TIG... My future is literally looking "Bright"!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good insights here with this release, well done!

I have the titanium 125 absolutely love it Atwells real good the only thing I wish it had was a longer Stinger Onnit welding done Bob Elkhart

Just got mine for 149 and added 53 dollars for the two year warranty. Its basic and if I have any problems I just bring it back and get another.

its not great for stainless but, it is actually a very good cheap welder ! i like it better than my miller 135. some of the amazon machines have no support. HB'S are all over the place and easily warranteed. i had an eastwood with all the bells and whistles.. lasted 2 days.. junk.. my easb lasted 16 years but it was very expensive to repair and hard to get parts for. i also have a lincoln 260 but i wont transport it to jobs with a 4000.00 price tag.... this little green machine has been a life saver and works great...

I ran this welder all day on max voltage plus another welder on the same receptacle and never had an issue. In my opinion many power problems with welders is how much power your outlet can supply and not an issue with the welder

Have one works great on a 20 amp circuit….great machine to learn on…would recommend to my sons…that’s the best recommendation in my book.

I have the titanium 125 and I love it no problems with mine bought mine at Harbor Freight what's nice about Harbor Freight that got a warranty plan for an extra 3 years anything goes wrong with it you take it back and get a new one no questions asked titanium 125 a good welder the only thing I'd like to see different is a longer laid on it Bob Elkhart

I recently picked one up on sale, despite agreeing with everything you mentioned. Convenience of a brick and mortar nearby should there be any problems won out.

No issues with mine yet. I have not made pretty welds but they hold up in my vice + 5lb hammer test.

I bought a vevor 3 in 1 welder machine stick, fc and lift tig for 155.00 it’s 130 amp and 110 volt. It came with everything included. And my next purchase was a Amico 200 dc stick with the option of lift tig but I’d have to purchase the tig unit separately. I got mine for 179.00 it’s 120v / 240v which is better than just 120volt

I've had good luck with mine. The breaker tripping when you have it maxed out is annoying, but for its size and the $150 I paid for it, it's been worth it.

As a beginner this is the welder I learned on and I have no problem with it

I need to get me one of those 30 amp 110v breakers! Mine is only 20 amps and that's as high as they go.😂

Wait a min.... This welder from HARBOR FREIGHT is an import welder like the rest of the Amazon imports! Nooooooo

Appreciate the review and clarifying that it's about price and features rather than quality. I have some inexpensive import equipment that cost about 20% of their domestic counterparts and do the work just fine, but can understand the desire to be able to return to a store or just have a familiar name but that’s not always a guarantee.

Home garages will NOT have a 30 amp 120V breaker. 20 amp max in a 120V garage circuit per electrical code. And I have never seen a 40 amp 120 V outlet.

I weld maybe 5 to 7 times a year. Always works perfect

Is this as easy to use as the easyflux welder from Titanium as well at HF?

I did love my Titanium Flux 125, but it did die on me right after the extended warrantee expired, and when that happens, all you can do is trash it. I replaced it with the Yes Welder Flux 135, but for me at least, it felt cheap, and the actual process of dialing it in, and the "control" was not as accurate nor intuitive. I have multiple machines that will stick weld, so that option isn't important to me. I have the Vulcan Omnipro 220, but I keep the little welders around for when I need to weld outside my shop, and in that scenario, I'm usually limited to 110 anyway. On the yeswelder, All the leads are removeable, so I have to admit that aspect is better than the Titanium. The only other thing I like better about the Yeswelder, is that it would still run reliable at the lowest/slowest setting. My Titanium struggled to feed steadily, if the feed rate was very slow, making it pretty well unusable at that rarely needed setting. Other than those things, the Titanium rocks, seriously. Loading unloading the wire is much better on the Titanium, in my opinion. If you have a 20 Amp breaker, the Titanium never throws a breaker. If I'm on a 15 AMP, which I am often, I have to weld in short stints, which I usually do anyway. At the end of the day, in my own experience, the Titanium was just easier to get the results I was after, with very little hassle. On the positive side, concerning YestWelder, their Plasma Cutter 65 is freaking awesome.

Where is the relay located having the wire feed problem

I love mine, It has come in very handy! Its not a high end welder but it has tackled everything I asked it to do including Jeep shock mounts, throttle linkages etc..!

You just talked me into the Ssimder 140A, cost $111.00 including tax + shipping from Amazon. I never welded before, wish me luck!

Can i run this on a regular home plug? ,Just for DIY home project every once ina couple months ?

Just picked one up today with a full spool in like new condition at the pawn shop. $47. Total. I don’t think I can go wrong at that price. 🤞

I just bought mine February 2024 and with my inside track member discount I just paid $130 for this welder and I’ve watched plenty of reviews. I know it welds I couldn’t bring something to somebody and have them weld it for me for $130 so it’s definitely worth it.

Just got my own for Christmas and my brother has had the same one for 5 years no issues so idk what u guys are talking about

Greatest cheap welder I ever bought ,works fantastic

For the price it'ok it's the same sold at canadian tire for 2x the price of the titanium

I always like to know exactly what I am buying the good and the bad. I am going to run out and get me one of these. Thanks!

Whats the length of extension cord recommend for this machine

I'm an old man and have been welding since the 1970s I have one of these little welders and it kicks butt

I use mine for body work and so far no problems. Running strong for over 3 years now

I love this welder more than my Lincoln and firepower. And it cost 1/3 been running it for 2-3 years now. Idk about any amazons but I do like the titanium. Cost idk also.

This is how I got into welding for less than 400$ it’s a great buy I’ve fixed countless lawn equipment and even built some Frankenstein bikes I welded a trailer door that constantly holds 1200-1300 Lbs lawn mowers so I do recommend it, it’s kind of opinion based

Im a low ball hack when it comes to welding. This thing got me out of a jam with a motocross bike frame and cost way less then a welder would have charged me. Ive NEVER had any issues with mine .

Curiosity only, since in UK (240v domestic) we can’t use this unless with a job site generator. However, I have watched various vids saying how great the Titanium was and I was wishing we could get one here. Now, I see in fact I made the much better available choice of a 220v Ssimder 140 stick and FC machine for just about 130 bucks (£119.99 GBP). So thank for this video…I feel much better now I realise the Titanium ain’t all that and costs more anyway👍

Thanks so much for sharing. Take Care!!!

A BIG BLACK EYE FOR HARBOR FREIGHT I have a Harbor freight TITANIUM FLUX 125 WELDER purchased from Harbor Freight a couple years ago. I am a retired plumbing contractor and backyard hobbyist. I love to build things in my spare time and help friends and neighbors that need something repaired. When I retired and closed my business, I had a stick welding machine but had no convenient place to connect it at my home! It would require an upgrade to my electrical service not worth the trouble and expense! When I saw a couple reviews on KZfaq for this Titanium 125 welder, I thought that would be the way to go. I already had a 110 Volt 30 Amp circuit to my workshop! It took me a while to get adjusted to the flux wire welding. I built a minibike from scrap pipe I had left over from the plumbing shop. The welder allowed me to make other things and make repairs for others I wouldn’t be able to do without it. In the middle of my last project, I cut a couple pieces of metal and got ready to weld them and when I pushed the button on the welder, nothing happened! It was dead! The fan did not come on but the light on the ON/OFF indicated there was power to the welder. I checked the manual for a reset button or a fuse and found no mention of either. So, I called the Harbor Freight 800 number and was told there was no repair for this welder. Harbor Freight has no repair facility, and no support is available. I was told by two different tech reps there is no schematics or parts list available from the factory where this is manufactured. “It is not worth getting it repaired and cheaper to go purchase a new one!” If you purchase this welder or many other things from Harbor Freight You only have 3 Months Warranty. It is considered disposable after that! All the reviews and discussion I have read about HARBOR FREIGHT I have never seen anything about their total lack of support for their products! I didn’t even get an “I’m sorry” or any offer for a discount on a new welding machine! I am retired, was an electronics technician in the Navy, active Ham Radio operator and electronics hobbyist. I feel like the electronics in this welding machine is straight forward non computer controlled and any decent electronics tech should be able to repair this given reasonable support. I removed the circuit board from the welder and found where a small component burned of course not knowing the component value or purpose will make it difficult to replace. Providing a schematic and parts list is a very inexpensive form of support that should be a minimum requirement. Their claim to revenue of 7 Billion Dollars tells me they could afford it!

Just cause you have trouble with it doesn’t mean others will and you can’t tell them not to buy . Might be all they can afford and Harbor Freight always has sells .. i got a titanium flux . I paid $89 for it 3 years ago I have never had any trouble with it 20 amp breaker in shop never Tripped it I also run it on a generator with no problem. Used .030 and .035 with no problems. I have a couple of Millers too but I find myself grabbing the titanium more . I been a welder for over 30 years now and I found out that a machine that’s expensive can also be a piece of crap . I bought a brand new Lincoln used it on a job and went to next job site started welding and it burned up and Also I found out just because a machine is cheap doesn’t mean it can’t weld just have to set it up and see what it likes because 9 out of 10 the settings they recommend are not right don’t get me wrong the settings is a good place to start but my experience is you have to go up like if it saids set to D I go to F . . I know probably have some smart responses to this but just know it don’t bother me none .

WTF dude,Ill take it from ya!I been rockin the old HF black box for years and its held its own.Cant wait till it blows so i can get the 125 green box.

Mine just blew up ! Made a pop sound and the switch lights up but the fan doesn’t come on or the front lights. It’s dead

i love4 mine got it for 150 and its perfect for those that dont do a ton of welding

So far I like it using it to weld body panels on my Ram getting use to it never welded before so doing a lot of practice with lt so I be able to a great weld for it

Great little welder for an amateur hobby shop or small repairs. These guys with lots of experience and more money that talk crap about a 150 buck welder is ridiculous lol 😅😂😂

As a marketer for a regional welding supplier, I agree with Garage Hobbyist. Don't enrich businesses that have no big supportive presence in the community.

I got two of them love them

This welder has now come down in price to $149 and goes in sale lower than that. What are your thoughts on it now that the price has dropped?

Anybody know if this is gun electrode negative? Is the titanium welder DCEN?

If the welder is sitting in a dusty or bug infested location, i suggest removing the cover, and spray it with tunner cleaner..blow it out first..

Dont count out a little mig welder. I have a 100 amp Lincoln. Been using for years. The only thing i would not like about this machine is it dont hold the 10 pond spool. But on the other side it is a lot lighter then mine mig about 1/2 the weight

I just picked up this machine open box for 76 bucks 🤘

I run mine on a 20amp breaker all the time and it runs for 3-4 minutes straight no problems

Best little welder I ever owned .with the sale of 10s of thousands there is always machines that are defective

I have a Chicago electric welder 125 amp and I get pretty good welds with it

Np with mine. N I'm a beginner. The value is best I'f u buy d 2 yr warranty from harbor freight. U can't return an online welder after 30days . Hf no question asked I exchanged 1 because its been 1yr n i had dropped it twice but it was still working. But it ur $ I'm hard on mine up to 1/4" plate.

Funny your literally the only one on here that says not to buy it 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ everyone says it's a great machine specially for starting

Anyone can weld with this welder. Easiest welder I've ever used and it paid for itself on the first job.

Ive run about 12 spools through this welder with no issues

I had mine for years without issue. I think it’s the operator, not the equipment.

i bought a tooliom 250 and i run flux core on it. it welds very good $248.00

Yeswelder Flux 135 is less expensive and better, a better choice for home "hobby" use, or for beginners. Also, dual voltage and 100% duty cycle at 104 Amps, 60% at 135 Amps.

It says on the paperwork not to weld stainless

Ssimder 140 is $110 right now with a $30 coupon. Should I chose that over the titatium 125 at $150?

Good point

needed to make a video going against the grain...got it. Click bait.

There's a reason this guy only has 2k subs after over 100 videos...

The best part about buying this welder is that it didn’t make Jeff Bezos richer when I bought it. They have also been on sale recently for $139.95.

Just bought one last night. Says right on the box it won’t weld stainless steel or aluminatti. 😅

I didn't watch the video but theres nothing wrong with this welder. Its one of the best things I ever bought from harbor freight. I've welded everything from 3/8 down to sheet metal with no issues. The temperature setting is spot on when changing. It can burn through 3/8 and be adjusted down for sheet metal. And I used it on 25 foot extension cords turned up gigiand never had a breaker flip ever

Interesting advice Today 6/2024 on sale for $129 w/coupon Like & Shared

My only problem with a welder like this is. Not that it does not weld great. But for me it's to lite. And it can tip over easy if you bump it while welding. I prefer a heavier 125 flux welder. So at least when I am under a car and accidentally hit it. It does not just fall over. But if someone is just welding with plenty of room and there is no possible way of accidentally hitting it with a foot. Or pulls on the welding cord. Then it's not a problem.

I like mine. Use it the way for what it is and how it says to. No problem.

I agree with you completely. If I had known more when I bought my Titanium 125 (a year ago) I would have bought a different machine. This on work good but as you stated, lacks versatility. Thanks for the video.

Mine works great 👍 no problems

out of all the heavy hitter youtube welders praising this product as being perfect for beginner/light work fab/hobby/diy welding... you say "nah stay away".... hmm

Agree with you. I believe that lots of people buy those because of the convenience of having a Harbor Freight store nearby vs Amazon orders. I have no complaints with Amazon, if I dont like it, I dont even have to go to the post office for a return. I don't have Harbor Freight stores near, that's why I dont use them. the 120/240 volt feature is a God Sent. Far more versatile. I do have a tiny $90 stick welder that I use outside the shop for small jobs and is excellent. Another bad thing about that Titanium: only takes small rolls of wire vs some cheaper Amazon models that will take a 10 pound roll.

You have no clue bro I have welded a whole truck rack an never flipped a breaker!! It’s a good buy

No offense to you, but after reading a lot of the comments, I kind of wanna try this 1.

If I could double thumbs down this video i totally would. I can run my titanium welder on a 15 amp breaker and have never had a single problem. And now finally I don’t think stick welding is worth it.