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Thinking about a new welder

Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2020 8:54 pm
by GlenC
I currently have a Hobart Handler 150, original 220v transformer based MIG, a Dynasty 200DX/coolmate 400 and a MM350P with a 25' XR-Aluma Pro and a Bernard Q300 gun and a Hypertherm Powermax 45.

Getting older, not doing anywhere as much as planned. Haven't powered up the welders for 4 years after moving. The Dynasty replaced a old Miller Econo-Twin HF and the Hobart was the first mig.....

The Handler 150 is very nice, but maybe not as versatile as I would like and 220v only. The 350P is obviously more than I need, but it's a great machine.

Dielima, I have considered selling the 150 and 350P and possibly replacing with a Millermatic 255. I like the idea of experimenting with pulsed MIG. For years I had an eye on the Multimatic 215, but didn't think I really need the multi process. With that, the 200DX will do 150A TIG & 130A DC stick @60% and the Multimatic 255 will do 275A TIG & 200A stick @60%.

I guess I need to decide on the TIG needs, because I should be able to get by on thick material with ⅛ stick multipass @130A.

Any thoughts or recommendations?

Re: Thinking about a new welder

Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2020 9:29 pm
by Poland308
I ran at least 700 lb of tig and stick filler through a 150 stl. Before it cooked. Obviously no ac but it’s light and easy. They have a version that has hf. Cheap and 120/240. What do you want to weld and what do you expect to realistically weld. If ac is a maybe then stick with a dc machine and jut rent an ac machine when you know you need it.

Re: Thinking about a new welder

Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2020 10:46 pm
by cj737
On 240v, your Dynasty will do 200 amps TIG and Stick.i think all you need to do is decide on a MIG box.

Re: Thinking about a new welder

Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2020 11:03 pm
by Oscar
GlenC wrote:I like the idea of experimenting with pulsed MIG.

Pulsed-spraying Monster right there (if you are open to other makes/models of welders)

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