After some great advice in my last thread about getting an MMA inverter (https://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/threads/mma-inverters.85143/), I realised that I should be paying more attention to warranty than duty cycles etc as a hobbyist.
From that discussion I was choosing between the Parweld XTS 162 and GYS E160.
(note I'll be welding outside with mostly up to 5-6mm mild steel stock and (rusty) thicker old I-beams etc for 'industrial' style furniture).
However, since lurking here for a while the R-Tech machines seem to get an amazing reputation so I added their Pro-Arc 175 to my list.
It seems to fit the bill as it's cheaper than the GYS, has longer leads and an extra year of warranty. Although the Parweld is slightly cheaper, the included case and reputation of the R-Tech has me leaning that way.
However, I've also seen that the R-Tech doesn't have the 'arc force' feature that the others advertise. It still has a relatively high OCV though so is arc force just a buzz-word or actual feature to look for?
I was wondering if anyone had any experience with the machine? Or any opinions would be welcome too!
From that discussion I was choosing between the Parweld XTS 162 and GYS E160.
(note I'll be welding outside with mostly up to 5-6mm mild steel stock and (rusty) thicker old I-beams etc for 'industrial' style furniture).
However, since lurking here for a while the R-Tech machines seem to get an amazing reputation so I added their Pro-Arc 175 to my list.
It seems to fit the bill as it's cheaper than the GYS, has longer leads and an extra year of warranty. Although the Parweld is slightly cheaper, the included case and reputation of the R-Tech has me leaning that way.
However, I've also seen that the R-Tech doesn't have the 'arc force' feature that the others advertise. It still has a relatively high OCV though so is arc force just a buzz-word or actual feature to look for?
I was wondering if anyone had any experience with the machine? Or any opinions would be welcome too!