110v TIG
06-19-2010, 04:41 AM
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110v TIG I searched and read for a while, and it seems that people are pretty happy with the name brand TIG machines that run 220/110. I want something that is somewhat portable and run off 110 and can hold its own. I can TIG weld very well, I have a miller XMT 350 at work, I use for arc and TIG, some mild steel and lots of stainless and I love TIG welding stainless. I'm not sure if I want to spend that much for a machine to have at home though. I dont think id ever stick weld or weld anything really thick for the most part on my vehicles. I just want the ability to do exhaust, small fab work etc. with it. So im thinking of buying a 110v machine for the price/ portabilitly. Anyone have one that they have used a lot and would like to comment? More towards running it off of 110 that 220. I saw in a few threads people used them on 110 in a pinch and were happy, but what about only running on 110, since more than likely, thats what id be doing.
06-19-2010, 07:47 AM
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I searched and read for a while, and it seems that people are pretty happy with the name brand TIG machines that run 220/110. I want something that is somewhat portable and run off 110 and can hold its own. I can TIG weld very well, I have a miller XMT 350 at work, I use for arc and TIG, some mild steel and lots of stainless and I love TIG welding stainless. I'm not sure if I want to spend that much for a machine to have at home though. I dont think id ever stick weld or weld anything really thick for the most part on my vehicles. I just want the ability to do exhaust, small fab work etc. with it. So im thinking of buying a 110v machine for the price/ portabilitly. Anyone have one that they have used a lot and would like to comment? More towards running it off of 110 that 220. I saw in a few threads people used them on 110 in a pinch and were happy, but what about only running on 110, since more than likely, thats what id be doing.
06-19-2010, 10:10 AM
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Check out diversion 165 or check into the dynasty200dx like mentioned above. I just started using the dynasty and it depends on your amps on weather you really need to use 220 or not. (from what I read) Meaning you might be limited to thickness by only using 110.
I say save your money and buy something you cant outgrow. The good thing about inverter based tig machines, is they pull a smaller amount of amps, which works better for garages at home. (plus they are way smaller than transformer based machines)
You can check into a used syncrowave, but it will be bigger and have more demanding electrical hookups. (pulled amps from outlet no 110 hookup)
There is also a non aluminium welding dc only dynasty 200 that is slightly cheaper. ( not anything I would buy )
I say save your money and buy something you cant outgrow. The good thing about inverter based tig machines, is they pull a smaller amount of amps, which works better for garages at home. (plus they are way smaller than transformer based machines)
You can check into a used syncrowave, but it will be bigger and have more demanding electrical hookups. (pulled amps from outlet no 110 hookup)
There is also a non aluminium welding dc only dynasty 200 that is slightly cheaper. ( not anything I would buy )
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I would recommend this if you don't intend to weld aluminum.
I bought other Miller welders from Indiana Oxygen on ebay, quite a bit cheaper than Miller's suggested retail.
I bought other Miller welders from Indiana Oxygen on ebay, quite a bit cheaper than Miller's suggested retail.
Sadly they are doing away with that program, so you have to hurry to get 200 off.
