Well just to update, after reading all the posts on here I made a few more calls, out of the 4 companies I called the people that came out on top one were R-Tech. These guys were very very helpful, and on direct questioning about Chinese components being used they said that they source parts...
Tony
would it be possible to fit a better quality torch to the HIGHWELD unit ?
I have heard that the problem with some of these imported welders is the thread on the torches differ
have you repaired it ? or did you just chuck it in the bin
I'm considering getting this CLICKY unit...