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R-Tech's customer service and repair service is excellent. They're very good to deal with.
I had a fault with a machine (out of warranty) and they diagnosed it over the phone, had it collected, repaired and delivered back within 4 or 5 days.
Having not used AC before I did wonder this
Thermal Arc ArcMaster 220 AC/DC TIG 1ph Welding Inverter @ £1600
For Sale - Used Thermal Arc ArcMaster 220 AC/DC TIG 1ph Welding Inverter @ £1600. Available Today | Worldwide Delivery
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Thats a Lorch underneath.Thermal Arc ArcMaster 220 AC/DC TIG 1ph Welding Inverter @ £1600
For Sale - Used Thermal Arc ArcMaster 220 AC/DC TIG 1ph Welding Inverter @ £1600. Available Today | Worldwide Delivery
Westermans are great to deal with, although their prices are average to high. They'll see you right though. If you're local, get them to give you a demo before you buy.
Not sure I'd spend £1600+vat on that though, not without a watercooler, even then its a bit pricey for only 4 months warranty.
The tweco did seem steep but good to know thats a lorch model. They're the ones also selling the dynasty.
Miller Dynasty DX 200 AC/DC TIG Welder
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Tbh I over think everything lol especially when I'm spending a chunk on something like this. Appreciate everyones advice though makes it easier to pull the trigger on one and know I've not bought a brick because it looked shiney
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I like this approach. Going for best quality and value that you can get.
The miller dynasty 200 is a well regarded welder but do remember that the original 200s are quite old now.
Not that it would stop me if the price was right. We still have a Miller XMT in our shop that welds as good as it did when it was made, nearly 27 years ago now...
Ultimately though, i think the miller 200 is a bad deal when you can get a much younger tweco arcmaster for less money, and even that isn't the bargain of the century.
Gun to my head, I'd go with the tweco.
The miller dynasty 200 is a well regarded welder but do remember that the original 200s are quite old now.
Not that it would stop me if the price was right. We still have a Miller XMT in our shop that welds as good as it did when it was made, nearly 27 years ago now...
Ultimately though, i think the miller 200 is a bad deal when you can get a much younger tweco arcmaster for less money, and even that isn't the bargain of the century.
Gun to my head, I'd go with the tweco.
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I'm sure the miller 200 was all American made.
The 210 and newer may be American or chinese parts assembled in mexico (iirc) as parent company ITW started to shift manufacturing overseas.
What would ve a good price for the tweco? I've never heard of them before this so no idea on price. Thanks
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The tweco is the thermalarc... It says it on the side of it
Thanks for all the help so far everyone. Unfortunately there is absolutely no haggle room on the price of the miller or tweco and at 2k with VAT added I've decided to go the route of a new machine with warranty and ac/dc tig. Not looking at any multifunction machines.
In the running are the parweld 202 or 212, jasic 200p or 202p and the r-tech 210ext. I would prefer the smaller units if they don't lose a lot of functionality (seem to be on a par with the larger versions from the specs). But it's proving a tough decision...
Or I've been offered an ex hire ESAB caddy 2200i DC only for 600+VAT. These are usually pretty bullet proof and a nice machine, just means leaving the alu welding which isn't the biggest loss but I would have liked. Comes with a 6 month warranty.
I know I'm indecisive but I really do appreciate your input.
In the running are the parweld 202 or 212, jasic 200p or 202p and the r-tech 210ext. I would prefer the smaller units if they don't lose a lot of functionality (seem to be on a par with the larger versions from the specs). But it's proving a tough decision...
Or I've been offered an ex hire ESAB caddy 2200i DC only for 600+VAT. These are usually pretty bullet proof and a nice machine, just means leaving the alu welding which isn't the biggest loss but I would have liked. Comes with a 6 month warranty.
I know I'm indecisive but I really do appreciate your input.
Thanks I'll have a look, haven't heard of them before.
Theres a nice stealth digi-tig 200 ac/dc on welding supplies direct, comes with a better duty cycle than the paton and a larger range on the pulse frequency. I quite like the slow pulse for thin stainless and dairy pipe work, are stealth a good brand?
I have an Apex 200 which is basically an Everlast 210ext without the plastic flip-up cover on the front, could also be same as the R-tech but not looked up close. Came from Germany and I use the Everlast manual as it's better and software is the same. May be hard to find now but worth looking out for second-hand as only cost about £600 plus £175 for a decent pedal.
