This is the best review I have ever watched on a cheap welder. As you put it through its paces like no other person would and put it into a practical application. Awesome. Now we know why good welders are expensive.
At work we just bought a similar unit to fill a need on certain jobs. Ours is a Hynade welder. I found the little stick welder worked perfectly for 3/32 6013, I think set around 90amp on 110v. It would kick out a breaker at near 100 amp. It works really well on 220v and can be cranked for bigger rod although I find that it acts like it's 25% less current than it reads. I think your review is helpful. A professional like yourself is far more useful than the reviews by all these folks who, "don't really weld". I always think their reviews are a joke.
Here in Bulgaria I have the same machine but by a company called raider, 230 volt and it’s the workhorse of my shop , I also have three bigger machines but the small welder is my go to machine. Had it three years and no issues, fantastic little thing.
Im with you. I have a old mexican made welding machine that was fabricated in some alley and that thing outperforms the extremely high end welding machines out there.
Real realistic review.... not some artist welder welding a wrench plus forks sculpture to put in his garden ying yan kind of reviewing ending in congratulation about ... life... Thanks.. Mike.
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Awesome review, I subscribed! I just bought this unit and tried to weld using 110, same result with 3/32 7018. I'm am brand new to welding, I need to get 220 wired into my garage so I can really test this.
Reviews are fine as long as it’s on QUALITY, name brand equipment that professionals would typically use. Not so much on internet junk, IMHO. Personally, I would have much preferred a video on how you got your measurements on the elbow and flange fit-up.
The most important reason why you got the welder to do your job is the fact that you are a pro welder. Guys at home will likely not do as well as you with this welder.
It’s prob got the same guts, different rheostat and a digital meter as the harbor hole $200ish stick welder I had to get in a pinch. On 120v it is gutless or pops the breaker otherwise does ok for what it is. If your gonna do another review the primeweld 225 ac/dc tig is one I’d like to see. I don’t do much Aluminium so I don’t need a dynasty or anything like that but they seem to have a cult following. These kind of “real reviews” I think are beneficial to younger cats trying to find tools they can afford.
So I had a chance to weld few things on this arc200 welder and U are absolutely right, welded on this one with 220 volt hooked up to 50 amp breaker, and it produced very inconsistent results
Good review with lots of good information. Because I'm a novice and I have that same welder, I would have benefited from knowing the thickness of the materials you are welding. That is very relevant to the capability of a welder. I could have sworn that the ArcCaption isn't rated for rods bigger than 1/8. I'm not too sure, but I thought that I read that somewhere. Another thing that would have been beneficial would be to put a filter on the camera lens so that we could view the arc and puddle.
I left the farm in 1985 the bank said that I was done, haven’t done any welding since. That being said I’m not impressed with the little welder. The video well Isaac bought a plasma cutter & used it, then Kurtis made a ground for using on a job that rotated, those were OK, I hope that you don’t make a habit of these kinds of videos. You asked what I thought, I tried to be polite & careful. Thank You Sir
On Fire Welding, The only Stick Welder that matches your Fire wold be a 1000 amp Welding Rod System. After watching your videos, I have come to the conclusion that nothing can hold you back!
Good review man. Youd think with a name like( arc) captain they would at least provide a hot start function for smoother starts but you know how that goes. Keep em coming.
Interesting video. Thanks! Three comments: "Bigtb1717" has a video on amp draw on 110. Seems the Chinesium machines can draw 30+ amps on 110. Second comment: same guy connected an ammeter to the output and it didn't make 200 amps. Third comment: Harbor Freight, for all its failings, seems to at least offer honest assessments of the capacity of its machines. Unlike some, I appreciate the reviews. Many I've seen come from people who are not welding professionals. Nice to have pro actually attempt real world work. Thanks again.
I bought a green harbour freight multi purpose welder. I was building a shade to work under. My neighbor gave me 200 ' of 2"OD pipe. I tried the stick welder at max amps to get the arc to start. My rod kept sticking. Every once in a while I could start a good run. Then the breaker tripped. I loaded my machine with a large roll of .30 mig wire. After getting use to the settings. I could maintain a good run. I'm going to try with a smaller rod next time. Possibly get on a separate 30 amp breaker with its own for my welder. I will get my son over to help wire it. While I do the work. Thank you for the review. I did consider the machine a few months ago.
Nice video. Very informative. Need more real world applications on the Tube. Really curious about the 120v situation with this welder. Keep making videos. Thanx
Very good review. Thanks for the good information. I bought one of these because its easy to take for a quick repair without loading up one of the big welders. I hope you can review an arccaptain mig welder someday.
Hey Greg......Nice review, not one of those super fast , blah blah blah about all the goodies the machine has and .information that is hard to follow, especially if you do not know much about welding.....just plain welding and amps info.... also doing an actual project is great...... Having done unboxing and reviews for one of the 'Big 3 TH-cam' channels myself, I appreciate the way you did the review.....maybe a few more close up shots is the only addition I would add.... On the whole, a well done review, looking forward to more like this.... Cheers from down Florida Way.....Paul 'Paulie' Brown
Did you play with the Hot start settings? I picked up a similar Everlast lunchbox machine quite a few years ago for a special project. I added a SCUBA tank of argon and made a backpack TIG for doing some inplace stainless repairs. It worked so good, I still use it from time to time. 120v is just not up to much but I have burned some 1/16" 7014 to repair a pool fence where there was no other power options. That a actual welder can be made that small and light still amazes me. Of course I grew up with giant transformer machines and an SA200 as a "mobile" option.
I have been seeing these cheaper welding machines the machines are super super good but the hammer and the stinger they always send the cheapest when it comes to that but the cmaps are ok but for 230$ you cant beat it Plus it has hot start so that's a huge bonus
i had a little welder like that back in the day i used to weld 5 m - 10 ml plate for hours and it worked but that was 25 years ago they dont make things like they used too
I've generally found these small welders all have the same specs but generally dont put out a true 200 amps and are really only good for 7018 and 6013 and definitely 1/8 rod at the largest. I'd be curious if that one can run 6010 at all but I find the violent arc tends to cause these lunch boxes to lose the arc. I'm more curious about the world of cheap plasma cutters from Amazon. I've seen some of them work well but they all just destroy their consumables immediately. Overall I think we all understand that there's no real way to get around buying a professional machine if you do this work for a living but it's nice to know if there is some options for the garage tinkerers.
I had same issues with 20 amp breaker with 7018 1/8th rod on this exact machine. My brother is an electrician, so temporarily he plugged in 50amps brick into our home breaker, and hooked my arc200 with it, and it had 0 issues in shutting off breaker even at 200 amps. Wires did not get hot, nor my clamps, it had no issues in giving continuous flow of electricity. Wires did not get hot, and I welded without any issues in tripping breaker, like I did at 20amp initially. Now on my 20 amp trial, initially, 6010 1/8th allowed me to run my rod longer without tripping breaker. Were you able to fix issue with your breaker? Also turn ANTI STICK mode on, and VRD mode on, something I missed initially in checking manual, also adjust Hot Arc start and Arc Force, that will help with starting arc and continue the weld. Also comparison against your miller and 200amp ARC200 is not a fair comparison, first you need to fix your breaker so it would not trip, then make a weld at 200amp on ARC, you will see better results. Professional welder used these dc machines with great success, so fixing breaker and adjusting arc force and hot arc should allow you to have better results. Also planning to upgrade to 30 amp breaker and see if it can pull 200 amps.
I bought one of these welders in anyone that has one or is interested in getting one I suggest you go to Harbor Freight or Northern Tool or any place to get the heavy duty ground clamp and lead I think the ground clamp made out of brass it is very stiff
Just a thought, with that stinger getting hot and smoking and tripping breakers and welding intermittently. Did you thiyto check that the connection inside the stinger could be loose?
Would love to hear you talk about the plus and minus of your machines the blue ones. 600 AP that 500 your little portable millers your 12 vs. I run the same stuff but no ark reach. But would love to hear the thoughts of a guy running a biz on your level. I’m sure others would as well
We don't need no stinking directions essay!🤜😬Hobby welders are no good for industrial welding. Good for patch work and small projects. Tip with these small welders. They don't push electrons very well. The ground must be as close to the arc as possible. The farther away the more resistance and heat is generated between the welder and the electrode.
enjoyed the review like you Im probably not going to buy that little welder but I was surprised that it did as well as it did. Really enjoy your channel and you skills are top notch.Could you do a review on EZ weld tig rods for cast iron. I have some and have used and so far no issues but I would like a better welder than I to review them. The claim is no preheat and no slow cool and welds do not crack. Thanks
I suppose if the price is right and someone wanting to learn how to stick weld (with a 220 plug) it may be alright. But for those of us who have been welding for years it's very hard to find the patience to use one of these. After 30 years of using both of my Lincoln Precision tig 275's the 200 amp inverter I have (Lincoln) is not user friendly and I'm a Lincoln man to the core. Also, I don't have your patience. Keep smilin
im wondering why there wasnt more laughter going on. something not funny would be if it was cooking yr breakers. i havent had much trpping breakers. seeing yr machine smoking made me wonder if im bubling the insides out of my breakers. 6011 i found helps with the "soft start/im gonna choke in the flux" feature. only when life happens and its to cold for other machines do i use the little box of joy. found something entertaining which havent seen anywhere. tig weld brass w/ brass braze rod. interesting results. like yr channel and work u do.
kad se taj aparat za varenje dobro naštima funkioniše jako dobro,promijenijo sam sve kablove +,-, i napojni kabal struje dobijo sam mnogo bolje rezultate i sa elektrodom 3,25 max.170 ampera izvuče imam i njihov mig 200 i mogu reći da je dosta dobar jedino je šteta što još nisu napravili mig mag puls i dupli puls aparat za varenje
I’m so glad I saw this, because this was fixing to be my next purchase. I’m looking for a smaller at home shop welder and don’t really want to spend over $500. Is there any other welder that may do quite a bit better than this one? I have both 110 and 220 in my shop.
Oerlikon is a great brand. Originated in Europe making welders and industrial equipment and now part of Lincoln Electric. I have Oerlikon Presto 140G MMA Tig inverter lunchbox welder which I take around farms and even though it is nearly 20years old its still going strong. I also have an Oerlikon M260C Mig, bought secondhand it is a great bit of kit. Had an even older Oerlikon Mig that died so I sold it on and the guy rebuilt it and its up for sale again as a recon welder.
@@theessexhunter1305 I have burned some 6010 with mine but not much. Mainly 7018 and 7024 to be honest. I would like to get some 6011 then my old Oxford 180 Bantam could burn deep penetrating rods too. I am in the Skipton, North Yorkshire and finding suppliers of 6011 in the UK is tricky. Best regards, Jon.
@@sackvilleweldingservices @Sackville Welding Services I get given the open packets from my mates site pipe work as they can't use them the next day. 27p is the type of rod. Try Allied Welding Dave in Benfleet Essex worth an ask.
The leads look awfully small- don’t remember wire gauge sizes anymore, but the stuff that I have used is like 1/2” really fine strand welding cable. Being as copper has gotten really expensive, wonder if wimping out on diameter has compromised the capabilities of the welding? AC or rectified DC current? I taught myself on the old standby Lincoln 220 buzzbox that was available everywhere for $99.00 with a hood. AC only. Not as good as current machines, but you couldn’t kill them and I have burned hundreds of pounds of rod and things held together. Wonder if your good leads would fit, and run on 220 be a different experience? Maybe a follow up with results?
After a cheap machine for rig work. I picked up a old scratch tig setup but I have the old stick welder that the leads are permanent would this be suitable. I also live in Australia so it’s 240 v. on a disability pension so looking for something cheap would this be suitable. Regards Andy
Hey i was interested..i dont really need a welder but i got two things needing repair. One, is my engine hoist. This welder is cheap, cheaper thsn dirt..its good to know about this, cause ya might need it forca quick fix someday..then give it to some kid
How you doing I just started watching the channel here recently I have a mobile welding service myself down here in Texas but anyway I tried that grinding disc showed while back one of your videos the 3M I liked it was pretty good what's your suggestion on some drill bits I've tried all kinds you could let me know hey if you keep up the good work thank you
I'm doing a home project building a log splitter. I'm looking for an economical welder for in my garage. The I-beam I'm using for the splitter is a 10" beam with 1/2" thick flanges. I know its a little bit of overkill for a splitter but i got a good deal on the beam. Do you think this welder would work for me anything else i would do at home wouldn't be near as heavy.
I’m looking for a cheap welder. It’s either the arccaptain mig 200 or yeswelder 205ds… I can’t decide. I’m leaning towards the yeswelder but at first I was liking the arccaptain. Idk
I want to re-use that line from Donnie Brasco...'you got a son? Give it to your son.' Seriously, though repackage it and give it to him for xmas so he can learn to weld and be like his dad. He could weld all kind of stuff around the house, like spoons, faucets, the doors of the truck. It would be so much fun. 🤣 A serious question: can you explain again why did you weld the inside of that pipe? I didn't get it.
Okay, so I need help with mine. I have a 160 instead of a 200 captain. And my rods or 6011. Do I have to set the settings or can I just turn it on And start welding. And my other question. Do I press down on it or just gently.
You should be able to just weld. I don’t remember if it has a rod specific setting. Start the arc like you are trying to tickle it with a feather then keep the rod right above the puddle. About 1/8 above the puddle or less.
The question does it REALLY produce 200 amps? With a 120v outlet, no real welder can produce 200amps. 20v output at 200amps is 4000watts / 120v is 33amps, no 120v circuit is 33 amps, 20 amps at most unless it is special made with 50amp wires and 40 amp breaker.
Was thinking of grabbing one of these to do some frame work on my Jeep. I'd love to use a bigger and better welder of course but can't afford one right yet. Would this or something similar work for me?
I have a nearly identical Alinco IGBT welder. My findings were much the same as yours - without the ability to crank up the arc voltage, some rods required very frequent restarting. Potassium-based rods worked a little better. But compared to my 50 year old Century welder...well there _is_ no comparison: Using the higher OCV setting, it will burn any rod w/o dramas. (Channeling Kurtis here.)
2 thumbs up on your review... If the the need to replace the cables is the only real fault with this machine straight out of the box, I'm good to go. We do mostly sheet metal and quarter inch mild steel at the heaviest. We're in a small Central American beach village and this will beat the he'll out of dropping a 110 volt linen to a5 gallon bucket of salt water. We're upscale enough to have 220 service to our beer coolers. Thanks for the review
I see a lot of gate guys using lunchbox welders. Last time the gate guy plugged his into the 15a circuit 70 feet from the breaker he popped the breaker. No hot water for 3 days. Plumbers said days away from a new big heater. I took a chance and checked the power. Yep blown. But the plumbers had unplugged the heater. Turned off the gas. Unplugged the electric pilot. Took me 10 minutes to get it all on again. Gate guy came back a few weeks later. I let him have it. Plumbers were mad at me. Cost them a 4k job replacing a 4 year old water heater because the power was out. I want a gasoline welder generator.
i watched another review of a smaller 160A arccaptain and it maxed out at 125a @160a and worse from 60 to 125 setting it put out 95 to 105A .. uncontrollable w little to no hot start
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This is the best review I have ever watched on a cheap welder. As you put it through its paces like no other person would and put it into a practical application. Awesome. Now we know why good welders are expensive.
This was the best real world review from a real world welder. Great video.
At work we just bought a similar unit to fill a need on certain jobs. Ours is a Hynade welder. I found the little stick welder worked perfectly for 3/32 6013, I think set around 90amp on 110v. It would kick out a breaker at near 100 amp. It works really well on 220v and can be cranked for bigger rod although I find that it acts like it's 25% less current than it reads. I think your review is helpful. A professional like yourself is far more useful than the reviews by all these folks who, "don't really weld". I always think their reviews are a joke.
Here in Bulgaria I have the same machine but by a company called raider, 230 volt and it’s the workhorse of my shop , I also have three bigger machines but the small welder is my go to machine. Had it three years and no issues, fantastic little thing.
Hello from California!
Awesome, cause I just bought one just before I saw your comment, very helpful, Thx sir!
Работи ли добре за селска работа тази машина? Мисля да Acrccaptain ARC200 купя от Америка за България.
Im with you. I have a old mexican made welding machine that was fabricated in some alley and that thing outperforms the extremely high end welding machines out there.
It's probably a transformer machine. It seems like they never die.
Real realistic review.... not some artist welder welding a wrench plus forks sculpture to put in his garden ying yan kind of reviewing ending in congratulation about ... life...
Thanks.. Mike.
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Awesome review, I subscribed! I just bought this unit and tried to weld using 110, same result with 3/32 7018. I'm am brand new to welding, I need to get 220 wired into my garage so I can really test this.
Reviews are fine as long as it’s on QUALITY, name brand equipment that professionals would typically use. Not so much on internet junk, IMHO. Personally, I would have much preferred a video on how you got your measurements on the elbow and flange fit-up.
Then don’t watch. Kick rocks. Not everybody is rich or a name brand snob
The most important reason why you got the welder to do your job is the fact that you are a pro welder. Guys at home will likely not do as well as you with this welder.
sounds like youre hes buddy? why would u comment him on being a pro welder? doesn't make any sense, unless you know him.
It’s prob got the same guts, different rheostat and a digital meter as the harbor hole $200ish stick welder I had to get in a pinch. On 120v it is gutless or pops the breaker otherwise does ok for what it is. If your gonna do another review the primeweld 225 ac/dc tig is one I’d like to see. I don’t do much Aluminium so I don’t need a dynasty or anything like that but they seem to have a cult following. These kind of “real reviews” I think are beneficial to younger cats trying to find tools they can afford.
So I had a chance to weld few things on this arc200 welder and U are absolutely right, welded on this one with 220 volt hooked up to 50 amp breaker, and it produced very inconsistent results
Good review with lots of good information. Because I'm a novice and I have that same welder, I would have benefited from knowing the thickness of the materials you are welding. That is very relevant to the capability of a welder. I could have sworn that the ArcCaption isn't rated for rods bigger than 1/8. I'm not too sure, but I thought that I read that somewhere. Another thing that would have been beneficial would be to put a filter on the camera lens so that we could view the arc and puddle.
I left the farm in 1985 the bank said that I was done, haven’t done any welding since. That being said I’m not impressed with the little welder.
The video well Isaac bought a plasma cutter & used it, then Kurtis made a ground for using on a job that rotated, those were OK, I hope that you don’t make a habit of these kinds of videos. You asked what I thought, I tried to be polite & careful. Thank You Sir
I liked the video. I don't mind the tool review videos at all. Good job!
I enjoy videos like this every so often. Thanks for the content!
On Fire Welding,
The only Stick Welder that matches your Fire wold be a 1000 amp Welding Rod System. After watching your videos, I have come to the conclusion that nothing can hold you back!
There is a sync setting on it to mate your amperage to stick type. Good review.
Good review man. Youd think with a name like( arc) captain they would at least provide a hot start function for smoother starts but you know how that goes. Keep em coming.
Interesting video. Thanks! Three comments:
"Bigtb1717" has a video on amp draw on 110. Seems the Chinesium machines can draw 30+ amps on 110.
Second comment: same guy connected an ammeter to the output and it didn't make 200 amps.
Third comment: Harbor Freight, for all its failings, seems to at least offer honest assessments of the capacity of its machines.
Unlike some, I appreciate the reviews. Many I've seen come from people who are not welding professionals. Nice to have pro actually attempt real world work.
Thanks again.
I bought a green harbour freight multi purpose welder. I was building a shade to work under. My neighbor gave me 200 ' of 2"OD pipe.
I tried the stick welder at max amps to get the arc to start. My rod kept sticking. Every once in a while I could start a good run. Then the breaker tripped. I loaded my machine with a large roll of .30 mig wire. After getting use to the settings. I could maintain a good run.
I'm going to try with a smaller rod next time.
Possibly get on a separate 30 amp breaker with its own for my welder.
I will get my son over to help wire it.
While I do the work. Thank you for the review. I did consider the machine a few months ago.
IT LOOKS THAT THE ARC200 IS GOOD ENOUGHT FOR A SMALL SHOP, NICE.
First 👍's up on fire welding thank you for sharing
I'm amazed that it popped a breaker on a 500 amp Miller never seen that before
Nice video. Very informative. Need more real world applications on the Tube. Really curious about the 120v situation with this welder. Keep making videos. Thanx
Very good review. Thanks for the good information. I bought one of these because its easy to take for a quick repair without loading up one of the big welders. I hope you can review an arccaptain mig welder someday.
I just did that review on the mig.
You better velcro that "light weight"welder to the bench!! A good stiff breeze or a tug on the cable could send that unit flying to the floor!!!
Yes more product tests. Thanks for sharing...
Hey Greg......Nice review, not one of those super fast , blah blah blah about all the goodies the machine has and .information that is hard to follow,
especially if you do not know much about welding.....just plain welding and amps info....
also doing an actual project is great......
Having done unboxing and reviews for one of the 'Big 3 TH-cam' channels myself,
I appreciate the way you did the review.....maybe a few more close up shots is the only addition I would add....
On the whole, a well done review, looking forward to more like this....
Cheers from down Florida Way.....Paul 'Paulie' Brown
Did you play with the Hot start settings? I picked up a similar Everlast lunchbox machine quite a few years ago for a special project. I added a SCUBA tank of argon and made a backpack TIG for doing some inplace stainless repairs. It worked so good, I still use it from time to time. 120v is just not up to much but I have burned some 1/16" 7014 to repair a pool fence where there was no other power options. That a actual welder can be made that small and light still amazes me. Of course I grew up with giant transformer machines and an SA200 as a "mobile" option.
Thanks, I just bought that model. I've never welded before so I hope I don't F it up too bad!
30 Amp 220 volt extension cord just has bigger wire. More available Amps at the plug. The adapter only uses one leg of the 220v
I have been seeing these cheaper welding machines the machines are super super good but the hammer and the stinger they always send the cheapest when it comes to that but the cmaps are ok but for 230$ you cant beat it Plus it has hot start so that's a huge bonus
What Hot Start, Arc force and Anti-Stick settings are you using?
i had a little welder like that back in the day i used to weld 5 m - 10 ml plate for hours and it worked but that was 25 years ago they dont make things like they used too
Terrific, fair review. Thank you. I’m buying..
yah i liked it would watch more reviews
Not another awesome TH-camr going down that alley.
I've generally found these small welders all have the same specs but generally dont put out a true 200 amps and are really only good for 7018 and 6013 and definitely 1/8 rod at the largest. I'd be curious if that one can run 6010 at all but I find the violent arc tends to cause these lunch boxes to lose the arc. I'm more curious about the world of cheap plasma cutters from Amazon. I've seen some of them work well but they all just destroy their consumables immediately. Overall I think we all understand that there's no real way to get around buying a professional machine if you do this work for a living but it's nice to know if there is some options for the garage tinkerers.
yes it can, it runs 6010 much better than 7018, at least in my experience
I had same issues with 20 amp breaker with 7018 1/8th rod on this exact machine. My brother is an electrician, so temporarily he plugged in 50amps brick into our home breaker, and hooked my arc200 with it, and it had 0 issues in shutting off breaker even at 200 amps. Wires did not get hot, nor my clamps, it had no issues in giving continuous flow of electricity. Wires did not get hot, and I welded without any issues in tripping breaker, like I did at 20amp initially. Now on my 20 amp trial, initially, 6010 1/8th allowed me to run my rod longer without tripping breaker. Were you able to fix issue with your breaker? Also turn ANTI STICK mode on, and VRD mode on, something I missed initially in checking manual, also adjust Hot Arc start and Arc Force, that will help with starting arc and continue the weld. Also comparison against your miller and 200amp ARC200 is not a fair comparison, first you need to fix your breaker so it would not trip, then make a weld at 200amp on ARC, you will see better results. Professional welder used these dc machines with great success, so fixing breaker and adjusting arc force and hot arc should allow you to have better results. Also planning to upgrade to 30 amp breaker and see if it can pull 200 amps.
Awesome review!!!!! Can't wait for the next!!!
Nice chance of pace. Appreciate the content.
I bought one of these welders in anyone that has one or is interested in getting one I suggest you go to Harbor Freight or Northern Tool or any place to get the heavy duty ground clamp and lead I think the ground clamp made out of brass it is very stiff
The ground lead should be a little heavier gauge.
Just a thought, with that stinger getting hot and smoking and tripping breakers and welding intermittently. Did you thiyto check that the connection inside the stinger could be loose?
Would love to hear you talk about the plus and minus of your machines the blue ones. 600 AP that 500 your little portable millers your 12 vs. I run the same stuff but no ark reach. But would love to hear the thoughts of a guy running a biz on your level. I’m sure others would as well
We don't need no stinking directions essay!🤜😬Hobby welders are no good for industrial welding. Good for patch work and small projects. Tip with these small welders. They don't push electrons very well. The ground must be as close to the arc as possible. The farther away the more resistance and heat is generated between the welder and the electrode.
enjoyed the review like you Im probably not going to buy that little welder but I was surprised that it did as well as it did. Really enjoy your channel and you skills are top notch.Could you do a review on EZ weld tig rods for cast iron.
I have some and have used and so far no issues but I would like a better welder than I to review them. The claim is no preheat and no slow cool and welds do not crack. Thanks
please more review of new tools love it
It has hot start and arc force settings.
yeah i did hook it up to my stove 30 amps
AHP equipment would be my suggestion for reviews..
Thanks for the review! 👌👍
I have bucket of cold water to cool the rod hold at high amps between rod change
I suppose if the price is right and someone wanting to learn how to stick weld (with a 220 plug) it may be alright. But for those of us who have been welding for years it's very hard to find the patience to use one of these. After 30 years of using both of my Lincoln Precision tig 275's the 200 amp inverter I have (Lincoln) is not user friendly and I'm a Lincoln man to the core. Also, I don't have your patience. Keep smilin
More reviews!
How good are Chicago Electric Welders TIG flux core 35 dia. wire feed for some test results 90 amps up
does it run 6010? specs say it can and it has a high ocv, but does it run them well?
I’m pretty sure it will on 220 no problem.
im wondering why there wasnt more laughter going on. something not funny would be if it was cooking yr breakers. i havent had much trpping breakers. seeing yr machine smoking made me wonder if im bubling the insides out of my breakers. 6011 i found helps with the "soft start/im gonna choke in the flux" feature. only when life happens and its to cold for other machines do i use the little box of joy. found something entertaining which havent seen anywhere. tig weld brass w/ brass braze rod. interesting results. like yr channel and work u do.
kad se taj aparat za varenje dobro naštima funkioniše jako dobro,promijenijo sam sve kablove +,-, i napojni kabal struje dobijo sam mnogo bolje rezultate i sa elektrodom 3,25 max.170 ampera izvuče imam i njihov mig 200 i mogu reći da je dosta dobar jedino je šteta što još nisu napravili mig mag puls i dupli puls aparat za varenje
What if you're just trying to weld a small radius?
I’m so glad I saw this, because this was fixing to be my next purchase. I’m looking for a smaller at home shop welder and don’t really want to spend over $500. Is there any other welder that may do quite a bit better than this one? I have both 110 and 220 in my shop.
This one would be great on 220. $500 is a pretty low budget now days. Check out the MIG 200
So you're saying don't buy this. Miller are my go-to welding rigs.
Send it back...I have a Oerlikon dual power best bit of kit use it for work.
Oerlikon is a great brand. Originated in Europe making welders and industrial equipment and now part of Lincoln Electric. I have Oerlikon Presto 140G MMA Tig inverter lunchbox welder which I take around farms and even though it is nearly 20years old its still going strong. I also have an Oerlikon M260C Mig, bought secondhand it is a great bit of kit. Had an even older Oerlikon Mig that died so I sold it on and the guy rebuilt it and its up for sale again as a recon welder.
@@sackvilleweldingservices Mine is 200amp my pipe welding friend tried it with a celiose rod worked very well
@@theessexhunter1305 I have burned some 6010 with mine but not much. Mainly 7018 and 7024 to be honest. I would like to get some 6011 then my old Oxford 180 Bantam could burn deep penetrating rods too. I am in the Skipton, North Yorkshire and finding suppliers of 6011 in the UK is tricky. Best regards, Jon.
@@sackvilleweldingservices @Sackville Welding Services I get given the open packets from my mates site pipe work as they can't use them the next day. 27p is the type of rod. Try Allied Welding
Dave in Benfleet Essex worth an ask.
The leads look awfully small- don’t remember wire gauge sizes anymore, but the stuff that I have used is like 1/2” really fine strand welding cable. Being as copper has gotten really expensive, wonder if wimping out on diameter has compromised the capabilities of the welding? AC or rectified DC current? I taught myself on the old standby Lincoln 220 buzzbox that was available everywhere for $99.00 with a hood. AC only. Not as good as current machines, but you couldn’t kill them and I have burned hundreds of pounds of rod and things held together.
Wonder if your good leads would fit, and run on 220 be a different experience? Maybe a follow up with results?
Hey brotha I don’t mind you getting that bag for the promo fuck all that hate secure the extra bag 💰
What did you have all the settings at on that welder?
Maxed out.
Wonder if it would run a 6011 on 110. That’s probably your home style welding anyway.
i will test it soon. it ran 6010 better than it did 7018 on 1/8th rod of same machine, so 6011 should be even easier to run.
A bought a profax stick welder. (made in Texas) it claims. Its 240 or 110 volt. Ac/dc unit. what is your opinion of this
After a cheap machine for rig work. I picked up a old scratch tig setup but I have the old stick welder that the leads are permanent would this be suitable. I also live in Australia so it’s 240 v. on a disability pension so looking for something cheap would this be suitable. Regards Andy
Hi, do you run it at 110 or 220V ? How about running it in 110V, do I get the same Amps capacity ?
On 110 it doesn’t do that well but on 220 it does really well.
How does this do on down hill pipe
It would probably do decent.
dont turn your channel into an informercial please
Hey i was interested..i dont really need a welder but i got two things needing repair. One, is my engine hoist. This welder is cheap, cheaper thsn dirt..its good to know about this, cause ya might need it forca quick fix someday..then give it to some kid
@@pootthatbak2578 I have this welder. Works great around the house.
Don’t watch HIS channel 😂
How you doing I just started watching the channel here recently I have a mobile welding service myself down here in Texas but anyway I tried that grinding disc showed while back one of your videos the 3M I liked it was pretty good what's your suggestion on some drill bits I've tried all kinds you could let me know hey if you keep up the good work thank you
Kimball Midwest has some good drillbits. Basically anything with a higher cobalt content should last longer.
@@OFW okay thank you I think I found someone on Amazon
I'm doing a home project building a log splitter. I'm looking for an economical welder for in my garage. The I-beam I'm using for the splitter is a 10" beam with 1/2" thick flanges. I know its a little bit of overkill for a splitter but i got a good deal on the beam. Do you think this welder would work for me anything else i would do at home wouldn't be near as heavy.
If you can run it on 220 volt then yes.
I’m looking for a cheap welder. It’s either the arccaptain mig 200 or yeswelder 205ds… I can’t decide. I’m leaning towards the yeswelder but at first I was liking the arccaptain. Idk
I’m going to do a review on the arc captain 200 mig coming up.
That was a great video. How much does something like that cost?
About $120
Good review. Thank you!!!
I want to re-use that line from Donnie Brasco...'you got a son? Give it to your son.' Seriously, though repackage it and give it to him for xmas so he can learn to weld and be like his dad. He could weld all kind of stuff around the house, like spoons, faucets, the doors of the truck. It would be so much fun. 🤣 A serious question: can you explain again why did you weld the inside of that pipe? I didn't get it.
The inside of the pipe get wore out with a sandpaper like slush that goes through it, so I hard faced the inside to make it last a little longer.
@@OFW I see. thanks!
At 20:54 was there a deer in the doorway of your shop limping? Or was i seeing things?
Probably my 3 legged dog
Okay, so I need help with mine. I have a 160 instead of a 200 captain.
And my rods or 6011. Do I have to set the settings or can I just turn it on And start welding.
And my other question. Do I press down on it or just gently.
You should be able to just weld. I don’t remember if it has a rod specific setting. Start the arc like you are trying to tickle it with a feather then keep the rod right above the puddle. About 1/8 above the puddle or less.
@OFW ok thank u sir
The question does it REALLY produce 200 amps? With a 120v outlet, no real welder can produce 200amps. 20v output at 200amps is 4000watts / 120v is 33amps, no 120v circuit is 33 amps, 20 amps at most unless it is special made with 50amp wires and 40 amp breaker.
It definitely doesn’t produce 200 amps.
Info on how it shouldn't be
Was thinking of grabbing one of these to do some frame work on my Jeep. I'd love to use a bigger and better welder of course but can't afford one right yet. Would this or something similar work for me?
If you were using it on 220 v I believe it would.
@@OFW - Appreciate it. I'll let you know how it turns out.
Do they have a welding school close to your shop?
Actually yes they do.
@@OFW !!!!!
That is a lot of welder for the price
Made in China?
Now your an electrician?
I'll be here all day.
I do not claim to be an electrician, and I never plan on being one lol
Cool. I like the review part, but the unboxing not so much.
First time stick welding? jk!!!
dont prod the rod striking the arc , stroke it like a cat !!!!! OK
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I have a nearly identical Alinco IGBT welder. My findings were much the same as yours - without the ability to crank up the arc voltage, some rods required very frequent restarting. Potassium-based rods worked a little better. But compared to my 50 year old Century welder...well there _is_ no comparison: Using the higher OCV setting, it will burn any rod w/o dramas. (Channeling Kurtis here.)
Hot Start, Arc force and Anti-Stick settings adjust the voltage.
2 thumbs up on your review... If the the need to replace the cables is the only real fault with this machine straight out of the box, I'm good to go. We do mostly sheet metal and quarter inch mild steel at the heaviest. We're in a small Central American beach village and this will beat the he'll out of dropping a 110 volt linen to a5 gallon bucket of salt water. We're upscale enough to have 220 service to our beer coolers. Thanks for the review
Best review i've seen yet...no fluff... just lets try to break it and then an honest conclusion....keep them coming.
Reviews would be awesome. I will definitely like to see a review about your service truck setup.
Great review, trying different power sources showed capabilities, appreciate honesty. Reviews are great addition.
lol Strap on welder. Sounds a bit scary. Hopefully no one does that in the rain sir.
A guy could get an old tombstone if he just needed to stick a few things here and there. Heavier but dirt cheap and reliable
I see a lot of gate guys using lunchbox welders. Last time the gate guy plugged his into the 15a circuit 70 feet from the breaker he popped the breaker. No hot water for 3 days. Plumbers said days away from a new big heater. I took a chance and checked the power. Yep blown. But the plumbers had unplugged the heater. Turned off the gas. Unplugged the electric pilot. Took me 10 minutes to get it all on again. Gate guy came back a few weeks later. I let him have it. Plumbers were mad at me. Cost them a 4k job replacing a 4 year old water heater because the power was out. I want a gasoline welder generator.
well done
i would love to see a clamp amp meter on the cable to see actual outputs at 110 and 220 if it matches the lcd or its all false
I’ll have to try that.
i watched another review of a smaller 160A arccaptain and it maxed out at 125a @160a and worse from 60 to 125 setting it put out 95 to 105A .. uncontrollable w little to no hot start