Miller 211 is a great machine that will run 110 or 220. I bought the 50 ft cord extra and built a cart so I can roll around the shop. Cyber weld has them for $1149
$200 rebate through Miller right now too.
Miller 211 is a great machine that will run 110 or 220. I bought the 50 ft cord extra and built a cart so I can roll around the shop. Cyber weld has them for $1149
That is a good idea. I'll check with the gas company that I have been buying oxygen/acetylene for a bunch of years now and see what they have.Stop by your local welding supply house (you'll be buying gas, wire, and such from them anyhow) and see what they have on the floor in the way of trade-ins or reconditioned (warranty repair) units. Keep in mind that with the lower priced 140 amp models you are usually just getting the transformer and by the time you get a gas regulator you're not too far from the price of a 160 amp which is about all you can typically run 110. The really cheap units don't have an internal gas valve any you're stuck with flux core wire.
FWIW I have a Hobart 187 that I bought from Northern Tool. Got a pretty fair price, but my local shop would have met their price. They still made me a deal on a package of new gloves, wire, gas bottle, spatter gel, a cool auto-dark shield and basic hand tools.
Check you local shop before you pull the trigger online...
I have 110 or 220 in my shop now. I've used and old but good Airco stick welder for many years but decided on making the leap to a mig. A friend of mine uses a 140 Hobart machine and swears this is all I need and that the 110 makes it more versatile to use in different locations. I know he does a lot of fab work with his. I mainley use a welder to repair trailers, exhaust work and other hobby type applications.
220 amp welder hands down -better duty cycle , If you have 220 in shop get a 220 welder
115 amp welders are toys- short duty cycle and welding amps drop off very quickly
220 amp welder hands down -better duty cycle , If you have 220 in shop get a 220 welder
115 amp welders are toys- short duty cycle and welding amps drop off very quickly
That's a little harsh, it all depends on what you need. For the casual welder who's only gonna use it 3-4 times a year, a 220 is way overkill...a decent quality 110 will be fine. Obviously, if you're a pro or will need to be welding truck frames or something heavy duty that's a different story.
I have had a Miller 180 for over a decad.it has seen heavy daily use and now weekend work. It has not once been in for service and had hundreds of pounds of aluminum and steet through it.
Now I am in the tig market. The Everlast style brandzs are tempting but I think I will be going blue again.
Welders are the one item I can truly say you get what you pay for. Dont waste your time with 120v unless thats is your only option.