Parweld or SWP Regulator?

[andyg0141]

Hi,

I purchased a SWP argon reg for my Hobbyweld cylinder however have been sent a Parweld one instead.

Which is the better? Should I ask to have it swapped for an SWP one or are they much the same?

Thanks, Andy

 

[eSCHEn]

Hi Andy and welcome

Very much of a muchness them two brands. No reason to swap it unless it bothers you

 

[andyg0141]

Thanks for the reply and the welcome! Not particularly fussed between them - was just to check they are both about the same cost/quality.

 

[eSCHEn]

Aye man, crack on you've not been diddled

What TIG you got and what sort of projects you do / gonna do? An obsessive WIG fan here

 

[Tom Orrow L]

Parwelds are made in China, wescol make SWP's regulators. I'd say some quality difference and I know there is a price difference. That's not to say that Parweld regulators are bad because they're very good, just not as good as SWP

 

[eSCHEn]

Never knew that Tom, always considered them equivalent to each other. Thanks for the info

 

[andyg0141]

Thanks for the info Tom! Will ask for it to be replaced with the one I ordered in that case.

Just a MIG I have - a Cebora Stag 186 and a Snap-on Turbo 130. Just for general use, welding car exhausts, making the odd railing, gate etc.