single v's 3 phase

[Iain Westland]

Ok, for the last 8 months I have scratched a living auto welding in Bolton, but the legal lease **** is all over, the shells of ramps are due to go in the very very near future and the x business partner is just a sour taste.

so its getting time to up rate the Clarke 160EN (used every day since last November, cant recommend them enough). so heres the question

I have 3 phase already so am I better going for a Portamig or a similar priced 3 phase machine (from the evil bay) and if the latter could you recommend machines to look for.

most of my stuff is in 20G, odd bit of chassis work, but never got to play beyond 3mm yet. any 3 phase go down to 20A, never really looked

Iain

 

[Archie]

Most 3 phase stuff tends to be at the heavier end of things. For the welding you'll be doing the only reason to go three phase would be if you can find a bargain but I don't think you'll find anything that goes low enough. IMO stick with single phase.

 

[Iain Westland]

fits my way of thinking sir, had a snap on before the crap happened and to be honest I don't rate that 3 times better than the Clarke even though it cost that much more.

Looks like Steve will be getting a call as soon as the funds allow.

Thanks for the reply

Iain