Trikeopath
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I've bought and sold a few used Mig sets over the years but I've always stuck with my Old Murex 160 Tradesmig.
Last night it started playing up and tonight I was Welding a 3mm Plate to a 1mm Plate (Petrol Tank Bracket).
From the start I couldn't seem to get penetration. I ended up with it on full power and it was running like ****, a bit like no
gas or Trying to Weld through Paint. (Either Catapillers or Burnback depending on speed)
The Earth Clamp was getting really hot so I'm going to pick up a new Din Plug, Cable and Clamp in the morning (it's 20 years old).
I was also concidering splashing out on a new unit. I use my current one nearly everyday so I know a Cheapo Chinese one is
out of the question.
Do I buy another Mig unit or go for a Tig? Anyone know of brands to look for and ones to stay away from.
Would I be able to do everything I can with my mig if I got a Tig? I know it'll probably cost a Grand + so I don't fancy buying
one and then finding out I need to buy another one a month later.
I would like to be able to do Ally and Stainless eventually.
I know this is all a bit vague but I've never bought a new one so need all the advice I can get.
Thanks
Last night it started playing up and tonight I was Welding a 3mm Plate to a 1mm Plate (Petrol Tank Bracket).
From the start I couldn't seem to get penetration. I ended up with it on full power and it was running like ****, a bit like no
gas or Trying to Weld through Paint. (Either Catapillers or Burnback depending on speed)
The Earth Clamp was getting really hot so I'm going to pick up a new Din Plug, Cable and Clamp in the morning (it's 20 years old).
I was also concidering splashing out on a new unit. I use my current one nearly everyday so I know a Cheapo Chinese one is
out of the question.
Do I buy another Mig unit or go for a Tig? Anyone know of brands to look for and ones to stay away from.
Would I be able to do everything I can with my mig if I got a Tig? I know it'll probably cost a Grand + so I don't fancy buying
one and then finding out I need to buy another one a month later.
I would like to be able to do Ally and Stainless eventually.
I know this is all a bit vague but I've never bought a new one so need all the advice I can get.
Thanks