Cheap ARC MMA welder wanted

[bogmonster]

Hi,

Novice here. I am on the cusp of buying an inverter welder. I think 160 AMP would do me. Don't want to spend a lot of cash. I am looking at:

https://www.weldingsuppliesdirect.co.uk/arc-mma-welders/arc-welders/gys-gysmi-160p-mma-welder.html

or

https://www.weldequip.com/parweld-xti160.htm

Any good? What other options should I be looking at? I want something small and with a case as my garage is small and otherwise everything gets kicked about.

Mrs Bogmonster has given me permission so I better spend the money before she has a change of heart.

Any ideas, BM.

 

[bogmonster]

Another option is:

http://www.unitedwelding.co.uk/thermal-arc-175se-240volt-176-p.asp

BM

 

[BrokenBiker]

ive got the parweld, i love it...its a very smooth inverter with a good strong arc, easy to strike and will run 3.2's all day long

havent tried the others so cant comment about them

 

[Arclikeharrypotter]

Jasic pro range, yes Chinese but have run alot of electrodes on one at work, the poor thing has taken a beating and still going strong!!!

 

[Tom Orrow L]

The XTI 160 from Parweld is about to be replaced by the XTS 162, much more exciting machine and a good welder too.

They're being released next week afaik so if you can be patient I'm sure you'll find one at a good price

 

[BrokenBiker]

The XTI 160 from Parweld is about to be replaced by the XTS 162, much more exciting machine and a good welder too.

They're being released next week afaik so if you can be patient I'm sure you'll find one at a good price

what are the differences between the XTI and the XTS?

 

[123hotchef]

i brought a lincoln from joe on here does all i need and more if i decide to get into tig it can do that apparently

 

[Tom Orrow L]

what are the differences between the XTI and the XTS?

Complete face lift in terms of how its controlled, it's now a digital up/down button to change amperage rather than a knob that change then appears on its new digital display meter, they've added a switch to toggle between running rutile and cellulosic rods (adjusts OCV), the look has completely changed and IMO it actually feels a little
better when welding than previous. Brilliant little machine I think.

 

[BrokenBiker]

ah, nothing that i would need then lol, was slightly tempted for a second but it would be pointless me buying one as id still only ever run 6013 or 7018

 

[Pigwelder]

R tech are supposed to be good and very cheap. I've no experience with them though.