Hi,
New to the forum but not to welding!
I have read through a large number of threads but not found anything specific to my question so here goes:
Looking to purchase an AC/DC water cooled TIG for general use.
I’m not familiar with TIG machines nor am I proficient at TIG welding!
With this in mind; I need a machine that is both user friendly and easy to set up.
I have been considering used and new machines.
EWM Triton used
EWM Tetrix Comfort 230A new
Kemppi MasterTig 230A new
Lincoln Aspect 200A new
The three new machines carry 3 year warranty vs a 3 month warranty on the used Triton.
The Triton is half the price of the other three!!
The Lincoln is a cheaper machine than the EWM and Kemppi but comes with a foot pedal.
How reliable are the EWM product?
Is there much in it between the new Kemppi and EWM in terms of performance and function?
Is the Lincoln comparable to either the EWM or the Kemppi?
I’m based in Essex and have selected machines that can be supported by local dealers. I don’t think there’s a local Miller dealer hence it not being on the list.
Bottom line: What would you buy given the choices outlined above?
Open to other suggestions but machine must be single phase and water cooled.
Thank you in advance/anticipation.
All the Best
Peter
New to the forum but not to welding!
I have read through a large number of threads but not found anything specific to my question so here goes:
Looking to purchase an AC/DC water cooled TIG for general use.
I’m not familiar with TIG machines nor am I proficient at TIG welding!
With this in mind; I need a machine that is both user friendly and easy to set up.
I have been considering used and new machines.
EWM Triton used
EWM Tetrix Comfort 230A new
Kemppi MasterTig 230A new
Lincoln Aspect 200A new
The three new machines carry 3 year warranty vs a 3 month warranty on the used Triton.
The Triton is half the price of the other three!!
The Lincoln is a cheaper machine than the EWM and Kemppi but comes with a foot pedal.
How reliable are the EWM product?
Is there much in it between the new Kemppi and EWM in terms of performance and function?
Is the Lincoln comparable to either the EWM or the Kemppi?
I’m based in Essex and have selected machines that can be supported by local dealers. I don’t think there’s a local Miller dealer hence it not being on the list.
Bottom line: What would you buy given the choices outlined above?
Open to other suggestions but machine must be single phase and water cooled.
Thank you in advance/anticipation.
All the Best
Peter