Opinions Please........

[HasBean]

I've just been offered an Inverter Fusion 180MA, err inverter. Been used once, 2 months old so still 22 mths warranty, seems to have a good duty cycle and appears well put together (Guy who's selling it bought it on a whim and, quite frankly, desn't know which end of a screwdriver to use so it's a genuine sale))
Had a quick go and it's much easier to use than my old 140A AC unit, plus there's always the option of being able to use scratch start Tig (I think).
What do you reckon? Are they any good or ?
(Just negotiating a price)

 

[matt1978]

Yeah they are decent bits of kit. More of a does what is says on the tin welder, no frills but good arc characteristics and hard working. I'd check on the warranty tho, some manufacturers void it, if your not the original owner.

 

[Mikey D]

i recently bought an inverterfusion welder ,(200hf) has been great so far
i was quoted £450 +vat by my local place for the 180 MA , so i guess if you can get it for a good price ,it wont matter tooo much if you cant transfer the warranty .

cheers mike

 

[HasBean]

Cheers Guys,
He's asking £150 for it so even if that's what I cough up it looks like it 'll be worth it then.

 

[weldequip]

Snatch his hand off!
Great machine & if the description is true to form, well worth it.
Shouldn't be a problem with the warranty either. They used to supply a warranty registration card to be returned to them but don't seem to do now. The warranty is on the machine, not the purchaser.
weldequip

 

[HasBean]

Got it for £140! Happy bunny

(Shame I can't arc weld for toffees )

 

[irondarren]

Don't have to be that good at arcing on a fusion, its easy enough to learn, and the machine will be forgiving and run a good bead even if the technique is a little poor, if you use good quality welding rods

 

[Mikey D]

Bargain of the century , well done

 

[Gasman]

Nice one mate, I have them sold before, great machine, very approachable company.

(Kin el sound like ebay feedback)

Your machine has a superior arc force circuit to assist in your rod not sticking to the work piece. Have a play and let us all know how it goes.