Great video. I have been a welder for 15 years . From small fab shop work to large scale fabrication to welding on bridges . I love how the inverter technology is giving us the option to have a AC/DC tig and mig in one machine that is such a small machine . I run large Lincoln’s on the shop floor and my service truck has a miller pipe pro 304 . I am not brand specific. Lincoln and miller both make a great machine but I think miller has taken the market with the 220 . I think I’m gonna have to purchase one for my home garage .
I just bought one with a new miller hood for $850. I just started my 2 year associates in welding technology. I'm I SMAW stick Plate this semester and I've done some really nice work this far. I bought this with my financial aid and I'm very blessed to have gotten it for such a amazing price. It is a very nice machine and I can't wait to learn all the processes and get my degree. This machine will make me bread and butter along the way. Miller nailed this machine hands down the best of the best! Thanks for the video. Now I got to save for a $1000 wireless foot petal 😂
I've had my 220 for over a year now and it's hands down one of the finest welders I have use in my life long welding and fab career. I've run it with all the processes mig, tig, stick, have run flux core and also with my 9K generator. Save up your rubles and get one and don't look back.
I bought one a couple months back. I also recently got a used Coolmate. Looking forward to your video on conversion to a water cooled torch. I still need to buy the watercooled torch and other pieces from CK or wherever is the best source. Thanks again for the video on this machine!
We actually published a video on making a TIG cooler and we showed using the new CK230 torch. It was amazing the difference in temperature, even from our humble little cooler. We'll be producing a full CK230 review as well. Thanks for watching. TIG Cooler Build: th-cam.com/video/fYLRxBSZ2wQ/w-d-xo.html
Just got this machine a week or so ago, it really is awesome. What isnt awesome is the wireless foot pedal is $700. Looks like ill stay wired for awhile
Sounds like you're reading our minds. Miller has done a great job of expanding and moving forward on these multiprocess machines. This 220 is an awesome welder and it really has a wide range of capability. You are correct, the wireless foot-pedal is not cheap. At the same time, how nice would that be to not have to drag that huge foot-pedal wire around everywhere?!. Thanks for watching.
I have had this welder a while now. This is hands down the best welder I have ever owned. I had a cheaper one and a buzz box welder before. On 240V this has power and is smooth as silk. Still learning Tig, but the MIG is wonderful, and the stick starts much better than my old one. My welding looks much much better with this and I actually look for opportunities to use it. It cost me a quite a bit, but in my opinion, as long as this lasts, it is very, very, well worth it. I have use a Miller 625 Plasma Cutter for a dozen or more years, and it still works minus a bunch of consumables and a few dings and scuffs on jobs. That is why I bought this Miller Welder. It is made in the country where I live as well, just a state over, which actually kind of makes me proud. Should Miller happen to see this, THANK YOU!
I’m getting ready to start my ‘66 Mustang restore. I’m an engineer, but was a technician when I started out and did a fair amount of fabrication, so I know a little bit about MIG and TIG. Beyond auto restoration and repair, I live in the country and have tractors and toys, so I’m looking for a good welder to get. Was torn between the 215 a 220, and even looked at the 235, but after watching this I probably will go with the 220. The first project will be to fabricate up a cart. Mainly because Miller wants almost $600 for a simple square tube cart!?!
Just want to say thanks for this video. I kept going back and forth on what I wanted. Have never welded a thing and I've been all over the place between the 215 and the 255. I think this sold me on the 220 along with the Bakers Gas video unpacking and comparing. Will I ever do stainless or aluminum? No clue, but sure don't want buy something that won't do it effectively and today learned that you really need AC Tig for that. Might be an expensive door stop at some point, but who hasn't dropped 3 grand on a computer at one time or another. lol
Dang!!! You guys should price that machine in Canada now. Sale price is around $6,000 but thats i believe the complete kit. Still, add the cart and taxes you're over $7,000 where i live. Im sitting on the fence if i can afford that price tag.
So what would do very small projects up to pipe welding in the field. I'm building frames, vehicle roll cages ect. I'd like a full all in one but there are so many different ones.
And for the clearance price of $450 I bought a Klutch 200si with the same features.....My dated Miller 1964 250 ac/dc hf HF tig-metallic can now be refurbished while I use a newer inverter machine. Maybe one day.....
@@patrickdolan. ...same here, just used it today outside on re-fabbing a hay feed ring that 1/3 got crushed by a tree. Just took the two good pieces and set them apart from each other equally. Then cut four pieces of angle iron at 36 inches long. The ring's ends that use to bolt together now are at a 30 degree angle which I then cut on all the top ends of the angle iron.....then they were welded evenly with the top tube against both flats on both sides and on the middle tube on both sides....so now it's an oval shape but still fits over a 6 ft hay roll.
@@keithlucas6260 Sounds like a solid job. I see northern tool has another model welder out now. Klutch 230sidv with lcd screen. Comes with everything needed for mig, tig and stick and even has a foot pedal for the tig function and comes with a spool gun for aluminum. All for $999. Thinking of upgrading soon!
@@Shoptoolreviews ohh you bet I’m waiting! Thank you again. You went more in depth than anyone else I did not know the amperage was limited on 120v. I didn’t think it would work the same and you answered that. Not a deal breaker but when in a pinch it works for small things like I’ll need it.
@@kylearaiza8808 I bought mine from welder's supply online and got a free Miller Welding helmet, t-shirt and heavy welding gloves. (free shipping and no sales tax) I was waiting for a "Build with Blue" promotion, but the stores all stopped the promo due to Covid. Hopefully they do something for black Friday/Cyber Monday, it's a nice machine/bundle.
David Parker I checked with miller they said they don’t know when they will do it again. Yeah so you pain $3099.00. I’m at 2869.00 and 240 for the infinity hood and gloves. So that’s already decent but $2500 is what I want to spend. Not more.
Late response but the rebel can be dialed in a bit more but the miller has auto set so it's beginner friendly and just makes it easier. That's why I bought one.
Ima shipyard pipe and structural welder ...I bought the esab and had to return and I’m getting the Miller . Reasons why the esab only calibrates the the wire for you on the thickness of the material not stick or tig . Miller does also what convinced me to get the Miller it also has scratch start /lift arc without the peddle that’s really important if you are running a repair job
Great video. Dumb question probably. If you have a 50A receptacle, how is the machine able to put out 200ish amps? Wouldn't that require wiring around 3/0? I have to run a circuit off my home panel and am trying to figure out what would be required. The whole panel is only 200A. Thanks.
For your everyday knowledge, I suggest that you look up the relations between amps, volts, and watts. It's a simple 3 piece equation. This will tell you what is required for a circuit. Length of the wire can play a small factor in higher voltage transmission, but will play a bigger factor in lower voltages. The lower the volts the harder it is to get the power through the line. For your specific situation here: There should be easy charts to find that will tell you what size wiring you need. Heck, any traditional store where you would buy wire could tell you what you need if that's easier for you. Hope you look into the equation; it's nice to know.
Definitely look up the relationship of volts and amps, but also the wiring in your home is designed with certain insulation that allows the wire to get a certain temperature before burning up. The insulation of welding cables is not the same. Also time plays a part on how much heat is built up. Then, too the welding cables are pretty much open air which cools the wire faster
Great video. If I could afford it I would get one. Could you tell me what gauge wire that your 240 volt extension cord is made out of? Also is the 240 circuit for this a 30 amp or a 50 amp? Thanks
That's pretty intuitive of you to realize that. It must have been his "word of the day". We're sorry, he doesn't have a very large vocabulary, so when he hears a new word, he tries to act smart and use it a lot. 😂 Thanks for watching.
What’s the max voltage for mig and max amperage for stick? I’ve been thinking of a new mig welder for my shop, and am wondering if it will be able to handle what we need. I like that it can do AC tig for the few aluminum projects I take on per year.
Alex Rieger I would say if you're going to be doing repetative welds over and over again, get a bigger mig with more output and a higher duty cycle. This is a hobby/small business welder
Hi thanks for the impressive explanation, I have questions for you how is your experience with the mig aluminum welding did you ever try wit out of soul gun thanks Pete
I wouldn't try welding aluminum without the spool gun. THe wire is so soft it won't make it through every little curve in your liner. That's why the spool is right at your hand. I mean I guess you can try it but you're gonna be burning up a lot of tips because the wire will struggle to make its way through the liner.
Bought a good quality machine. WIA 200i. Used one bottle of Argon to get familiar with set ups then left it sit for a few months till I needed to do some serious work. New bottle of gas and turned it on this morning and all the lights came on but there's no way any of the functions or modes would accept any kind of input. Could not adjust a single thing and the only thing that worked was the gas flow when the trigger was pulled.... 7-8 weeks I've been told for a warranty repair... Anyone have any ideas? Service voltage is ok and nothing's changed since day #1 other than there's just no more sparks happening... Started as a welder 50yrs ago and never once did I ever see any machine needing to go back for repairs.......Sept 21 2021.
Oh my goodness, you didn't just say that. My excuse is that I made this video before she ever took her position. Still, I wish that we could edit videos once they were uploaded to TH-cam. Thanks for watching.
I was thinking about getting this one at first just for the A/c tig, but fuck it, i'm gonna get the multimatic 255 and i'll just get a spool gun for aluminum, i want a beast ass machine.
Great video. I have been a welder for 15 years . From small fab shop work to large scale fabrication to welding on bridges . I love how the inverter technology is giving us the option to have a AC/DC tig and mig in one machine that is such a small machine . I run large Lincoln’s on the shop floor and my service truck has a miller pipe pro 304 . I am not brand specific. Lincoln and miller both make a great machine but I think miller has taken the market with the 220 . I think I’m gonna have to purchase one for my home garage .
I just bought one with a new miller hood for $850. I just started my 2 year associates in welding technology. I'm I SMAW stick Plate this semester and I've done some really nice work this far. I bought this with my financial aid and I'm very blessed to have gotten it for such a amazing price. It is a very nice machine and I can't wait to learn all the processes and get my degree. This machine will make me bread and butter along the way. Miller nailed this machine hands down the best of the best! Thanks for the video. Now I got to save for a $1000 wireless foot petal 😂
Thanks! I was dead set on the 215, even though I knew the 220 would be the last welder I ever needed. You saved me money!
The prices of these Miller welders are out of control and Miller is taking advantage of people!
Excellent video. As a beginner who does not want to under buy a machine, you’ve sold me on Miller.......the legend. Thank you!
I've had my 220 for over a year now and it's hands down one of the finest welders I have use in my life long welding and fab career. I've run it with all the processes mig, tig, stick, have run flux core and also with my 9K generator. Save up your rubles and get one and don't look back.
Couldn't agree more! Great machine that does just about everything up to 1/4" thick. Thanks for watching.
@StreetX 40% on 220
Does it have a metal wire drive?
Wow. I do love that interface. That price hurts, but I know they're worth it.
The price is pretty stout, but it's a great machine. Thanks for watching.
Watch pawn shops I just got a brand new one for 680.00 at a pawn shop missing ground and electrode for arc but for the price lol hahaha
I been a welder for about 22 yrs just purchased my miller multimatic 220 for my little shop I love it so far thanks for the video
May I ask why the 220 and not the 255 multimatic?
You are a very good speaker for this Miller machine. Miller should be paying you for this!
Thanks for the advice! Just bought one, chose the miller 220 over the esab. Looking forward to the learning process.
Right on! Great choice. Thanks for letting us know.
How is it so far
Just purchased the 220..before this video. I'm glad I did now...Thanx a bunch for your opinion. I am relieved!!!
You'll love this machine, it's so capable of just about anything in the shop. Thanks for watching.
I bought one a couple months back. I also recently got a used Coolmate. Looking forward to your video on conversion to a water cooled torch.
I still need to buy the watercooled torch and other pieces from CK or wherever is the best source.
Thanks again for the video on this machine!
We actually published a video on making a TIG cooler and we showed using the new CK230 torch. It was amazing the difference in temperature, even from our humble little cooler. We'll be producing a full CK230 review as well. Thanks for watching.
TIG Cooler Build: th-cam.com/video/fYLRxBSZ2wQ/w-d-xo.html
Just got this machine a week or so ago, it really is awesome. What isnt awesome is the wireless foot pedal is $700. Looks like ill stay wired for awhile
Sounds like you're reading our minds. Miller has done a great job of expanding and moving forward on these multiprocess machines. This 220 is an awesome welder and it really has a wide range of capability. You are correct, the wireless foot-pedal is not cheap. At the same time, how nice would that be to not have to drag that huge foot-pedal wire around everywhere?!. Thanks for watching.
I have had this welder a while now. This is hands down the best welder I have ever owned. I had a cheaper one and a buzz box welder before. On 240V this has power and is smooth as silk. Still learning Tig, but the MIG is wonderful, and the stick starts much better than my old one. My welding looks much much better with this and I actually look for opportunities to use it. It cost me a quite a bit, but in my opinion, as long as this lasts, it is very, very, well worth it. I have use a Miller 625 Plasma Cutter for a dozen or more years, and it still works minus a bunch of consumables and a few dings and scuffs on jobs. That is why I bought this Miller Welder. It is made in the country where I live as well, just a state over, which actually kind of makes me proud. Should Miller happen to see this, THANK YOU!
I’m getting ready to start my ‘66 Mustang restore. I’m an engineer, but was a technician when I started out and did a fair amount of fabrication, so I know a little bit about MIG and TIG. Beyond auto restoration and repair, I live in the country and have tractors and toys, so I’m looking for a good welder to get. Was torn between the 215 a 220, and even looked at the 235, but after watching this I probably will go with the 220. The first project will be to fabricate up a cart. Mainly because Miller wants almost $600 for a simple square tube cart!?!
Just want to say thanks for this video. I kept going back and forth on what I wanted. Have never welded a thing and I've been all over the place between the 215 and the 255. I think this sold me on the 220 along with the Bakers Gas video unpacking and comparing. Will I ever do stainless or aluminum? No clue, but sure don't want buy something that won't do it effectively and today learned that you really need AC Tig for that. Might be an expensive door stop at some point, but who hasn't dropped 3 grand on a computer at one time or another. lol
Well done video. Your explanation of the functionality and features was clear and concise. Kuddos to you.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
Somehow, every time I see an arc spark up in a video I immediately close my eyes, lol
I really appreciate your video you did a great job explaining this welders capabilities.
Dang!!! You guys should price that machine in Canada now. Sale price is around $6,000 but thats i believe the complete kit. Still, add the cart and taxes you're over $7,000 where i live. Im sitting on the fence if i can afford that price tag.
excellent review . thanks for making a well imformative video; time to buy it.
So what would do very small projects up to pipe welding in the field. I'm building frames, vehicle roll cages ect. I'd like a full all in one but there are so many different ones.
No one makes another multiprocess welder that is worth anything other than Miller
@@ajgurney5811 ESAB 215ic is better it can run 6010 thee miller can not.
you don’t need too upgrade the torch. you will need allot of continuous alloy welding too heat that torch. (production work)
WOW!!!! THANKS, FOR THIS GREAT REVIEW!!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
This was a great review. Thanks bud.
Nice video. Apparently it won’t run 6010?
Nice!!! I have the same machine. Did you make the water cooled torch vídeo?
LOL OSHA gonna bust you for that cord fyi, just got pop'ed for the exact set up in my shop just a heads up.
Excellent video. Thank you.
Glad you liked it!
Great video man!
Appreciate it! Thanks for watching.
And for the clearance price of $450 I bought a Klutch 200si with the same features.....My dated Miller 1964 250 ac/dc hf HF tig-metallic can now be refurbished while I use a newer inverter machine. Maybe one day.....
I've been happy with my klutch
@@patrickdolan. ...same here, just used it today outside on re-fabbing a hay feed ring that 1/3 got crushed by a tree.
Just took the two good pieces and set them apart from each other equally. Then cut four pieces of angle iron at 36 inches long. The ring's ends that use to bolt together now are at a 30 degree angle which I then cut on all the top ends of the angle iron.....then they were welded evenly with the top tube against both flats on both sides and on the middle tube on both sides....so now it's an oval shape but still fits over a 6 ft hay roll.
@@keithlucas6260 Sounds like a solid job. I see northern tool has another model welder out now. Klutch 230sidv with lcd screen. Comes with everything needed for mig, tig and stick and even has a foot pedal for the tig function and comes with a spool gun for aluminum. All for $999. Thinking of upgrading soon!
Can you recommend what Extension cord to use for the 120 power or at least what gauge wire ? Great video
As big as you can find, and not too long. 12ga should work for a 25' cord.
How long is your 220 extension chord?
Thanks for the advice!
Great video....don't sweat the music comments......Thanks !
Ok, thanks for watching.
Just got one yesterday
Awesome, you will love it. Let us know what you think. Thanks for watching.
The 220 is not offered any more, what would be equivalent to it now???
Looking for your video on making the welder cart? Where in your Playlist?? Ty
Need a miller welding machine in my garage
Thanks Again Great Video For Me
Can you tell me where is a great place to get one?
thank you. best review yet. now if there was just a $500 rebate on this it would be great!
Glad you liked it! We understand what you mean. You may see some sales on these getting towards Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Thanks for watching.
@@Shoptoolreviews ohh you bet I’m waiting! Thank you again. You went more in depth than anyone else I did not know the amperage was limited on 120v. I didn’t think it would work the same and you answered that. Not a deal breaker but when in a pinch it works for small things like I’ll need it.
People hate on Miller But I’ve had my eye on this machine for awhile, so I can practice 6g pipe stick. At home
@@kylearaiza8808 I bought mine from welder's supply online and got a free Miller Welding helmet, t-shirt and heavy welding gloves. (free shipping and no sales tax)
I was waiting for a "Build with Blue" promotion, but the stores all stopped the promo due to Covid. Hopefully they do something for black Friday/Cyber Monday, it's a nice machine/bundle.
David Parker I checked with miller they said they don’t know when they will do it again. Yeah so you pain $3099.00. I’m at 2869.00 and 240 for the infinity hood and gloves. So that’s already decent but $2500 is what I want to spend. Not more.
loved the vid you sold me bro
Thank you 👍👍
Ya good video and informative. Keep
Going.
Thanks a ton. Thanks for watching.
is it possible to change the measurements on the display panel to metric?
Can you tig weld pipe with this machine?
Just paid six grand for the same unit in Canada sucks up here
thanks very helpful
Will this do titanium with 110 volts ?
Great vid
So could u do inch plates on stick ?
What do you thing about the ESAB Rebel 205 I Ac/Dc can you give me advice wit you will choice Miller or the Rebel
Thanks
ESAB is great, but I'd rather have the Miller.
Late response but the rebel can be dialed in a bit more but the miller has auto set so it's beginner friendly and just makes it easier.
That's why I bought one.
Ima shipyard pipe and structural welder ...I bought the esab and had to return and I’m getting the Miller . Reasons why the esab only calibrates the the wire for you on the thickness of the material not stick or tig . Miller does also what convinced me to get the Miller it also has scratch start /lift arc without the peddle that’s really important if you are running a repair job
What price
How’s it do with ac and dc 1/8 inch 6010 electrodes
this is quality
Great video. Dumb question probably. If you have a 50A receptacle, how is the machine able to put out 200ish amps? Wouldn't that require wiring around 3/0? I have to run a circuit off my home panel and am trying to figure out what would be required. The whole panel is only 200A. Thanks.
Welders are basically transformers. It's 200A output not input
For your everyday knowledge, I suggest that you look up the relations between amps, volts, and watts. It's a simple 3 piece equation. This will tell you what is required for a circuit. Length of the wire can play a small factor in higher voltage transmission, but will play a bigger factor in lower voltages. The lower the volts the harder it is to get the power through the line. For your specific situation here: There should be easy charts to find that will tell you what size wiring you need. Heck, any traditional store where you would buy wire could tell you what you need if that's easier for you. Hope you look into the equation; it's nice to know.
Definitely look up the relationship of volts and amps, but also the wiring in your home is designed with certain insulation that allows the wire to get a certain temperature before burning up. The insulation of welding cables is not the same. Also time plays a part on how much heat is built up. Then, too the welding cables are pretty much open air which cools the wire faster
Love the video keep it up
Thank you very much.
Awesome
Great video. If I could afford it I would get one. Could you tell me what gauge wire that your 240 volt extension cord is made out of? Also is the 240 circuit for this a 30 amp or a 50 amp? Thanks
We're running it on a 50A circuit but I'm not sure what gauge wire our extension cord is. Thanks for watching.
For a 30a circuit you need 10awg wire and for a 50a circuit you need a 6awg wire.
Looks like 10 max
ya that cord looks a bit undersized for 50A!
This guy loves the word "intuitive" lol
That's pretty intuitive of you to realize that. It must have been his "word of the day". We're sorry, he doesn't have a very large vocabulary, so when he hears a new word, he tries to act smart and use it a lot. 😂 Thanks for watching.
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
What’s the max voltage for mig and max amperage for stick? I’ve been thinking of a new mig welder for my shop, and am wondering if it will be able to handle what we need. I like that it can do AC tig for the few aluminum projects I take on per year.
Alex Rieger
I would say if you're going to be doing repetative welds over and over again, get a bigger mig with more output and a higher duty cycle. This is a hobby/small business welder
Why does my machine to 25 have a delay in it. ? When you make well it's a 10 second delay just about then it goes regular??
Not sure. Have you tried asking Miller? Thanks for watching.
is the duty cycle better on the 220 vs the 215?
Yes, the 220 has a better duty cycle. Thanks for watching.
Hi thanks for the impressive explanation,
I have questions for you how is your experience with the mig aluminum welding did you ever try wit out of soul gun thanks Pete
We haven't used the 220 with a spool gun, but we have with other Miller machines. Thanks for watching.
I wouldn't try welding aluminum without the spool gun. THe wire is so soft it won't make it through every little curve in your liner. That's why the spool is right at your hand. I mean I guess you can try it but you're gonna be burning up a lot of tips because the wire will struggle to make its way through the liner.
can you use a spool gun with this one?
Yes
Can it run .045 wire?
?
What gauge is the 240 extension cord? Same 10 gauge?
Much heavier than 10ga. I'm not sure of the wire size. Thanks for watching.
2awg-3 conductor SOOW cord is rated for 95 amps. Depends how big of an electric panel you have.
Bought a good quality machine. WIA 200i. Used one bottle of Argon to get familiar with set ups then left it sit for a few months till I needed to do some serious work. New bottle of gas and turned it on this morning and all the lights came on but there's no way any of the functions or modes would accept any kind of input. Could not adjust a single thing and the only thing that worked was the gas flow when the trigger was pulled.... 7-8 weeks I've been told for a warranty repair... Anyone have any ideas? Service voltage is ok and nothing's changed since day #1 other than there's just no more sparks happening... Started as a welder 50yrs ago and never once did I ever see any machine needing to go back for repairs.......Sept 21 2021.
He said "Circle Back" Is he related to Psaki?
Oh my goodness, you didn't just say that. My excuse is that I made this video before she ever took her position. Still, I wish that we could edit videos once they were uploaded to TH-cam. Thanks for watching.
@@Shoptoolreviews like the information on your channel! Glad you have a sense of humor! 😄
How much it ???
It's around $2,000. Thanks for watching.
@@Shoptoolreviews
Thanks for U
It’s a good welder but I’m done with Miller. They are so greedy with accessories. I’m
About to release a review.
Its 4 grand now
It’s 120v and 240v not 110v and 220v
oh crud, you said "We're gonna Circle back" jen polski or whatever her name is say's that and it means she has no answer..
Let's be ultra ultra clear. This video was created and produced long before Jen P. took office. I'm scarred forever now. Thanks for watching.
I was thinking about getting this one at first just for the A/c tig, but fuck it, i'm gonna get the multimatic 255 and i'll just get a spool gun for aluminum, i want a beast ass machine.
That's definitely a beast. Yes, the spool gun is a much quicker way to weld aluminum. Thanks for watching.
That is a 225 machine
No, it's a Miller Multimatic 220. Thanks for watching.
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Way over priced, almost $4000. harbor freight has better bang for your $$$$