Need Help Choosing A Top Of the Range Tig

[Brad93]

Hi guys,

I need a new TIG, while my R-tech is getting things done, its no longer suitable for the amount of work I am doing with it.
I need a professional bit of kit now as while Im achieving good results, a better welder would make my life a lot easier.

The problem, I dont have £4-6k cash in the bank for the machine I require so I either have to see if the bank will give me a loan or go through a supplier that does a pay weekly/monthly scheme.

Another point, I don't have three-phase, except off a 26kva static generator. Fine for running the folder or saw for a few minutes, not good listening to the drone it makes welding for hours.

I've narrowed it down to a few machines, a Miller Dynasty 280dx with cooler or a EWM Tetrix 230 with cooler.

At the minute I'm siding towards the miller, it gives me the highest current possible from 32amp 230V supply, and from what I've used I know they are good, easy to use machines. The extra 50amps over the EWM could really come in handy when I am making up aluminium handrails with 10 or 12mm plate.

With the EWM i really like the analog knobs to control the balance and frequency something I do find myself changing a fair bit. Couldn't personally deal with having to access different menus like on a kemppi.

I also need to factor in the cost of the cooler, torch, pedal.

Can anyone provide their own personal opinion between the two machines and point me towards a supplier who may have a pay monthly scheme/finance type arrangement?

Many Thanks

Brad

 

[Tom Orrow L]

The miller dynasty's front panel is superior to pretty much any other industrial ac/dc TIG on the market in my opinion.
That'd be my vote, @Richard. I believe you've had hands on with both these machines?

 

[Tigman]

United welding Hitchin , I got my EWM from them on HP over 2 years , pays for itself if you use it a lot , all tax deductable too !

 

[Brad93]

Tax deductible is exactly what i was thinking. Managed to pretty much wipe out any income tax on my private work last year by getting tax back on equipment purchases.
Tom, you do some sort of HP/finance dont you?

 

[Tom Orrow L]

Tax deductible is exactly what i was thinking. Managed to pretty much wipe out any income tax on my private work last year by getting tax back on equipment purchases.
Tom, you do some sort of HP/finance dont you?

Aye we do Brad, can't really put any details on here so drop me a PM if you need to mate

 

[Richard.]

I'd have the ewm but then I have got the power to run that properly. I haven't used a tetrix yet, lots of tritons though.
Miller is lovely and yes I've used a dynasty too it was great
I can't say any more than that tbh you'll do well with either.
Tom can't give you too much details on his deals but I can.
His company welding supplies direct offer finance deals on all there kit and if you look on the web you can tailor it to suit you which I think is great.
You chose your own deposit and how many months you wanna pay and it spits out a number. Interest free.
That's the way I'd be doing it rather than a bank loan. Apr is chucked on a loan.