On manual mode you can control volts and wire speed independently, on synergetic or automatic mode you just get an amp dial and it kind of changes both together.
There’s a reason I didn’t review the first one for a full year after getting it and even this one I waited four months of use. It’s hard to trust stuff from China but even some of the Millers and Lincolns are coming from overseas now. This welder is so much better than the 205 DS as long as you don’t need the 110 option
sweet man, I had sort of the same issue with my everlast. the ground was junk. Their c/s guy said 'well its rated for it' ... thing melted and the wring caught fire on me, had to replace it with a 300a lincoln and 1/0 battery cable. that welder you got there has some pretty neat features like the voltage ramp. Im curious how the longevity would be though, for a 'home shop' guy vs a weekend warrior. i mean, will it burn 3/16 7018 non stop for an hour,.. who knows
That I don’t know but if I was running rod that long I’d break out the tombstone anyway😅 The clamp itself isn’t as bad as some it’s just that strap gets wrecked quick
Thinnest will be a skill level type thing. No welder will do long runs on sheet metal, it’s technique. On mig I ain’t scared to weld 1/2” plate with it. Again it’s a skill level thing, joint prep, bevel edges, etc. it pretty easily handles 3/8”. Another words to me there is no limit, you could weld 1” thick with multi pass welds if you know what you’re doing.
@@FlawedOffroad OK thanks it hasn't came yet was wanting to get some ahead of time to get a few projects up amd running when I get it have gas wire reg but wasn't sure if they are all universal or what I have some Miller ones but it's a old 90 amp machine thanks.
@@codyreynolds6333 it’s a great machine. There’s basically 2 main styles of tips and stuff this takes one of them but I don’t recall which style, I don’t know the names. Tweco I think is one style but I’m not super sure.
Does fine on the thin stuff, as skill allows haha. Thin stuff isnt easy on any welder. I dont know of a multiprocess with AC tig besides like the miller matic or multi matic 220? but its $3000? or more?
OK I just did a side by side comparison of this and the ToolIOM model. This one came in at a max amps of about 210. Interestingly both the MIG-Pro 250 and the Tooliom TL250 only gives its max amps (Tooliom actually gave a bit more amperage) on the aluminum synergy settings.. Both machines are way down on amperage (about 175 to 180) on any of the steel settings... So if you want to mig weld thick steel use the AL synergy settings and bias the voltage accordingly.. Very odd.
That’s interesting. I actually don’t use the synergy settings that’s why I got this model to replace the 205ds, on this one I do full manual that’s how I like it.
I was trying to figure out if the 250 was worth it over a 205 and as soon as you pointed out the 220 only my decision was made. I have a CT2050 so i just need this for flux cored MIG. I have a 220 outlet (well its an extension cord wired into my panel lol) but I want the 110 option. Thanks for the video.
It really is the better machine of the 2 but if you are dead set on the 110v then yeah thats a big box not checked. I have a video on the 205 as well if you search my channel
@@FlawedOffroadwe bought it because the description on the yeswelder site says it's 110/220 dual voltage. But I see everyone is saying it's only 220v compatible?
@@sofialuna8351 this one is 220 only, I mentioned that in video. They have other machines that are dual voltage. This one being a pro they figure you have pro power (220v) 😀
Nice setup and review. Tig question. And ive never tigged before but can you run a pedal or trigger or is it only lift tig. Im wanting to get a multiprocess to expand my welding capabilities.
Darn. Yea i went on the website and for a lot more you can get an ac/dc combo that cuts as well and has pedal option for tig. But holy moly i could buy another yj for the price. But for 400$ more you can get a cutter/welder combo but it doesnt have a spool gun option. Seems like they hold something extremely useful back from you no matter what route you go with.
@@92frchld yeah I have been very vocal with them about only having 1 machine with ac tig. You can mod a spool gun onto any of their mig welders, check my channel for a video that I modded one onto the 205ds
You know i was wondering because you didnt have one in the 205ds video but you had one for both in the 250pro video. Ill look for the one where you mod it. I really want to get their firstess mp200 mig/cutter model. Its a heck of a package for 999$ but doesnt do spool. If i can mod a spool to it then im all chips in on it. Its dual volt to. Thanks for they reply. Your videos are dope. Found ya looking for info on hydro assist mods. Awesome content. Keep it up man!
I looked into this, It seems it gets way better penetration but isnt as cosmetic since the AC is where most of the oxide cleaning happens. So it should definitely work if I wanted to buy another bottle
So did you just decide to buy the 250 since you said you liked your other 205 welder. Or did they send you the welder for a review? Perhaps you can send me the old welder so I can have one too. ;) thank you this was very informative.
I actually asked them to send me the ac TIG machine, they declined that and sent me this instead. What’s cool is they never once have asked me to make a video or made that a requirement. I guess I have sent enough sales their way that it’s worth it haha. The old 205 is going to my son who is starting welding classes at high school
What's annoying about using metrics for measuring(especially metal working) is its inherently more inaccurate especially when the measurements are for length and height compared to the imperial system which is easier and more accurate . The imperial system is better for most everyday thing's other than light weights(like measuring thrust) were grams are useful imo . But when you get over the 1lb mark it's much easier to use a pound for measuring rather than a kilo end of rant .. But yeswelder should make it imperial since they are leaning hard into the US market and imperial may be harder for metric users to use but overall it's more accurate which is important . If you see this now is the welder so far .
My old boss once told me if you ever want to impress a girl, use metric cause 15cm sounds more impressive than 6" 😂 I love the welder, no complaints. I will be making another video soon on the new Yeswelder tig 225 machine but so far that one im not super impressed with, due to lack of a few key features
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Thanks for the basic tips, i just ordered the 4 and 1 200 with the spool.
This was the kinda review i was looking for Covered everything i needed to know !
Glad it helped!
Great review! I'm not a welder but it is on my list of things to learn. My brother welds so I'll send him a link to this.
Its a fun and useful skill to learn!
I've just got a Lincoln migpac 140 atm. Looking to upgrade when I can. Thanks for the info bud🍻
220 welders are a game changer man! Thanks for checking out my video!
Can you independently control the amps and the wire speed?
On manual mode you can control volts and wire speed independently, on synergetic or automatic mode you just get an amp dial and it kind of changes both together.
Man! Thanks for the awesome review! I need a plasma cutter. I’ll checkout the other video too!!
Thanks!
Sweet video, I've been looking at getting my own welder. I have to say I know and trust the big names, but you make a good case for the YesWelder.
There’s a reason I didn’t review the first one for a full year after getting it and even this one I waited four months of use. It’s hard to trust stuff from China but even some of the Millers and Lincolns are coming from overseas now. This welder is so much better than the 205 DS as long as you don’t need the 110 option
sweet man, I had sort of the same issue with my everlast. the ground was junk. Their c/s guy said 'well its rated for it' ... thing melted and the wring caught fire on me, had to replace it with a 300a lincoln and 1/0 battery cable. that welder you got there has some pretty neat features like the voltage ramp. Im curious how the longevity would be though, for a 'home shop' guy vs a weekend warrior. i mean, will it burn 3/16 7018 non stop for an hour,.. who knows
That I don’t know but if I was running rod that long I’d break out the tombstone anyway😅
The clamp itself isn’t as bad as some it’s just that strap gets wrecked quick
What is the thinnest and thickess metal can you weld? Thank you
Thinnest will be a skill level type thing. No welder will do long runs on sheet metal, it’s technique.
On mig I ain’t scared to weld 1/2” plate with it. Again it’s a skill level thing, joint prep, bevel edges, etc. it pretty easily handles 3/8”.
Another words to me there is no limit, you could weld 1” thick with multi pass welds if you know what you’re doing.
What consumables work for it I ordered one but couldn't find any info on it and all their sets say Miller or Lincoln etc.
Yeswelder sells the consumables but also can get on Amazon. They are pretty standard
@@FlawedOffroad OK thanks it hasn't came yet was wanting to get some ahead of time to get a few projects up amd running when I get it have gas wire reg but wasn't sure if they are all universal or what I have some Miller ones but it's a old 90 amp machine thanks.
@@codyreynolds6333 it’s a great machine. There’s basically 2 main styles of tips and stuff this takes one of them but I don’t recall which style, I don’t know the names. Tweco I think is one style but I’m not super sure.
how does it do on thin sheet metal? Is there any multipurpose welder that does aluminum tig?
Does fine on the thin stuff, as skill allows haha. Thin stuff isnt easy on any welder. I dont know of a multiprocess with AC tig besides like the miller matic or multi matic 220? but its $3000? or more?
@@FlawedOffroad Thats what I was thinking too as far as the tig.
OK I just did a side by side comparison of this and the ToolIOM model. This one came in at a max amps of about 210. Interestingly both the MIG-Pro 250 and the Tooliom TL250 only gives its max amps (Tooliom actually gave a bit more amperage) on the aluminum synergy settings.. Both machines are way down on amperage (about 175 to 180) on any of the steel settings... So if you want to mig weld thick steel use the AL synergy settings and bias the voltage accordingly.. Very odd.
That’s interesting. I actually don’t use the synergy settings that’s why I got this model to replace the 205ds, on this one I do full manual that’s how I like it.
Nice video, quick question can I weld aluminum too with yes welder 205 or any other that you recommend that can do both and 110 220 volts
250 can but no 110v. 205 can’t. 110v aluminum welding probably won’t work out very well
Hey bro I have a question. Can you tig weld with the small outlet
What do you mean the small outlet? This welder is 220v only
Thank you for the video
I was trying to figure out if the 250 was worth it over a 205 and as soon as you pointed out the 220 only my decision was made. I have a CT2050 so i just need this for flux cored MIG. I have a 220 outlet (well its an extension cord wired into my panel lol) but I want the 110 option. Thanks for the video.
It really is the better machine of the 2 but if you are dead set on the 110v then yeah thats a big box not checked. I have a video on the 205 as well if you search my channel
@@FlawedOffroadwe bought it because the description on the yeswelder site says it's 110/220 dual voltage. But I see everyone is saying it's only 220v compatible?
@@sofialuna8351 this one is 220 only, I mentioned that in video. They have other machines that are dual voltage. This one being a pro they figure you have pro power (220v) 😀
@@sofialuna8351 maybe they have revamped the machine since when I got it and now it has the voltage?? Not sure
Nice setup and review. Tig question. And ive never tigged before but can you run a pedal or trigger or is it only lift tig. Im wanting to get a multiprocess to expand my welding capabilities.
cant use pedal on it
Darn. Yea i went on the website and for a lot more you can get an ac/dc combo that cuts as well and has pedal option for tig. But holy moly i could buy another yj for the price. But for 400$ more you can get a cutter/welder combo but it doesnt have a spool gun option. Seems like they hold something extremely useful back from you no matter what route you go with.
@@92frchld yeah I have been very vocal with them about only having 1 machine with ac tig. You can mod a spool gun onto any of their mig welders, check my channel for a video that I modded one onto the 205ds
You know i was wondering because you didnt have one in the 205ds video but you had one for both in the 250pro video. Ill look for the one where you mod it. I really want to get their firstess mp200 mig/cutter model. Its a heck of a package for 999$ but doesnt do spool. If i can mod a spool to it then im all chips in on it. Its dual volt to. Thanks for they reply. Your videos are dope. Found ya looking for info on hydro assist mods. Awesome content. Keep it up man!
@@92frchld I’m not entirely sure if the mid will work the same in the firstess, it’s such a different model
250 pro or 205 for first welder?!
250 is way better for only $100ish more
Sweet. Review
Thanks man! I might have another machine to preview soon :D
Just run helium if you want to tig aluminum. You don’t need an ac machine to tig aluminum. It works believe me lol
I looked into this, It seems it gets way better penetration but isnt as cosmetic since the AC is where most of the oxide cleaning happens. So it should definitely work if I wanted to buy another bottle
This one or the 205?? Dammit I can’t decide !!!
250 is way better, unless you NEED the 110v option
So did you just decide to buy the 250 since you said you liked your other 205 welder. Or did they send you the welder for a review? Perhaps you can send me the old welder so I can have one too. ;) thank you this was very informative.
I actually asked them to send me the ac TIG machine, they declined that and sent me this instead. What’s cool is they never once have asked me to make a video or made that a requirement. I guess I have sent enough sales their way that it’s worth it haha. The old 205 is going to my son who is starting welding classes at high school
Loud fan ensures you don't leave it on all night after you shut the shop down. Ask me how I know.
Theres a silver lining to everything haha
Shocked it runs 6010!
Why? 6010 is pretty basic. Is there a stick welder besides an AC only tombstone that wont run 6010?
What's annoying about using metrics for measuring(especially metal working) is its inherently more inaccurate especially when the measurements are for length and height compared to the imperial system which is easier and more accurate . The imperial system is better for most everyday thing's other than light weights(like measuring thrust) were grams are useful imo . But when you get over the 1lb mark it's much easier to use a pound for measuring rather than a kilo end of rant .. But yeswelder should make it imperial since they are leaning hard into the US market and imperial may be harder for metric users to use but overall it's more accurate which is important . If you see this now is the welder so far .
My old boss once told me if you ever want to impress a girl, use metric cause 15cm sounds more impressive than 6" 😂 I love the welder, no complaints. I will be making another video soon on the new Yeswelder tig 225 machine but so far that one im not super impressed with, due to lack of a few key features
its scary that you honestly think the imperial system is better than metric.. even americans think its dog shit when it comes to fabrication..
down with inches!