LOTOS MIG175SE MIG Welder: 240 V

What it welds

The LOTOS MIG175SE MIG Welder is a MIG / gas on 240-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.

It runs solid wire under shielding gas (Gasless) for the cleanest wire-feed welds; most machines like it also run flux-core wire outdoors.

It needs a 240-volt circuit; have a licensed electrician install the receptacle the manual specifies. 120 V vs 240 V.

Eye protection: OSHA's minimum is shade 10 for most of this machine's range. Full table.

Also on the listing: dimensions of 18 x 12.5 x 10.5 inches and a weight of 34 lb.

Is it the right machine for the job?

Buy it for

Clean steel welds indoors

Skip it for

What it does well, where it falls short

Does well

MIG / gas

Falls short

Duty cycle not stated with amps
Needs a 240 V circuit
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	MIG175SE	Retailer
Dimensions (seller)	18 x 12.5 x 10.5 inches	Retailer
Product weight	34 lb	Retailer
Output range	175-amp	Retailer
Input power	240v	Retailer
Spool gun	spool gun	Retailer
Shielding gas	Gasless	Retailer