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The Bimson 160A is similar to the SIP 160, and £100 cheaper:
www.bimsonpower.com
It is a lower-power version of the 200A Rohr/BlackLine, which is mentioned and reviewed on here.
I still think your Tradesmig is fixable. You could start by unplugging and removing the PCB to check for dry soldered joints or corrosion.
IGBT DC MMA MIG MAG Inverter Welder 160A
The Bimson Power BP-MIG160MI is a powerful and portable 3-in-1 welder, built for both professional and home users who demand flexibility and reliability.
www.bimsonpower.com
I still think your Tradesmig is fixable. You could start by unplugging and removing the PCB to check for dry soldered joints or corrosion.
That Bimson is just a standard inverter MIG & Arc welder.
The SIP 160 that I was comparing it to is this one:
www.halfords.com
I do not see any mention of it having a stud welding function?
This Forum thread discusses welding studs or washers for dent pulling:
Thank you for the photos of your PCB. It looks fine, no sign of corrosion and the solder side looks good and shiny. So again, the fault could be in the front panel controls, or the wiring. I will look at the general layout wiring diagram that I linked to in Post #15 and suggest some troubleshooting steps.
The SIP 160 that I was comparing it to is this one:
SIP WELDMATE® 160A MIG Welder | Halfords UK
The SIP WELDMATE® 160A MIG/ARC/TIG Welder is a multi-process inverter welder specifically designed for entry level users and small workshop applications.
This Forum thread discusses welding studs or washers for dent pulling:
Thank you for the photos of your PCB. It looks fine, no sign of corrosion and the solder side looks good and shiny. So again, the fault could be in the front panel controls, or the wiring. I will look at the general layout wiring diagram that I linked to in Post #15 and suggest some troubleshooting steps.
