To buy or not to buy

[chevyforlife502]

I am woundering on the quality of the Clarke Mig welders. I am looking a getting a Clarke 180EN to save some money. So what are you opinions on them thanks for your help

 

[chevyforlife502]

Can anyone help me

 

[simon718]

hi mate, don't have one myself, but plenty of people on here have and they have nothing but praise for them

 

[chevyforlife502]

Thanks you 4 replie anyone else

 

[Wozzaaah]

Chevy, we don't seem to get that model over here so it's not easy to advise, hence no replies on that specific model as yet .

 

[chevyforlife502]

Well the main thing i am asking is the Company for there welders how are there not that model

 

[Wozzaaah]

Clarke welders are well respected, they certainly seem to be one of the more popular makes on here and the backup and spares availability is very good.
I'd have thought it would be an ok machine to buy, it is a dual purpose machine so you have the option of gas or gasless.

 

[migwig]

I recently got a 150te and haven't had any problems with it. Easy to set up and use, i'd certainly recommend it.

 

[chevyforlife502]

thanks guys anyone else with same or different opinion

 

[madkayaker]

i have a 90en and carn't fault it

 

[chevyforlife502]

So would that 180 amp with the 220volt be powerful enough to weld roll cages and bumpers, and posibly 4link set ups for my truck for 4x4s. I don't see why not but you guys no better than me.

 

[peterd51]

Hi,

it should easily manage 6mm (1/4") and maybe 8 - 9mm. My Clarke TE150 is rated up to 6mm when I'm using 0.8mm wire.

I can't think there'll be much on a car that's over 6mm thick (in mild steel).

Regards
Peter

 

[chevyforlife502]

Thanks bro

 

[Finalreminder]

I bought a 151 over a year ago after a lot of research on here and other sites.
The 151 got a lot of praise and was considered the best in its price range.
As far as welding the chassis on my Land Rover I have no complaints at all. It's performed faultlessly everytime I've used it. No problems with wire feed, gas flow or cut outs.
I'd happily buy a Clarke again - dont get me wrong, I'd love a Portamig or Butters but as a compromise the Clarke seems very good