Lincoln berster or telwin arc/ tig

[Daniel Martins]

I need to buy a inverter to arc weld.
My options are lincoln bester 160 i or telwin 170 or 171.
Where you put you money.
I don't won't spend much because this ir for litlhe jobs

Regard's
Daniel

 

[BillFarworth]

Both brands are highly respectable Daniel?
When you say cheap what you mean about that ,as this kits is never really cheap.If you just want to do only arc then there much cheaper option over there!
Give more info and I am sure more people they will contribute to help you.

 

[Daniel Martins]

Hi, I only need to do only arc, because I already have a mig lincoln 250c. where in Portugal I find a dealer that sell lincoln bester 160 only for 260£, I see that telwin is cheaper but the quality I don't know.
My top is 300£ because this is for litle jobs where I only have single fase in the my litle farm.

Regards
Daniel

 

[BillFarworth]

Well as I said before Daniel both brands are really respectable.Telwin makes it stuff mostly in Italy as I am aware .Lincoln in the other sidein various Locations in EU.
Not speak for any cheap Chinese stuff here !
I am sure both of the kits will be fine for you.To be honest if I was you I will check more the after sale service.Saying that meaning to buy from somewhere that you have a previous good experience .With any brand issues could appear and with welders the things is not cheap!
Good luck to you!

 

[Daniel Martins]

thanks a lot.
I buy the lincoln bester 160 I, the price is the best one, and the shop where I buy is very helpful.
In the weekend I will start weld with the new machine and with the Auto Darkening Welding Helmet from lincoln. Is the first time time the I will weld with the auto darkening.

Regards
Daniel

 

[BillFarworth]

Daniel trust me you will love it !
I purchase one and never use something else after that!
Where about in Portugal you?
I visit some years ago.Amazing place!
Good luck with your !

 

[Daniel Martins]

Thanks for the help.
I am from Povoa de Varzim, near Porto.

Regards
Daniel

 

[BillFarworth]

I been in port and Lisboa!Really nice places!

 

[BillFarworth]

Porto I mean

 

[Daniel Martins]

Porto is correct.
The welding machine arive today and I weld a litle and is perfect.
I never used the autodarkning and is perfect too.

Regards
Daniel