Remote

Date 11-12-2010 02:22

Yes it will, but the problem is that the sparks will clog the wheel or burn up the control wire. Many pipeliners have a remote that the helper usually operates. These box units are bullet proof and have heavy insulation, whereas the tig units are comparatively delicate.

By cwf07

Date 11-12-2010 02:35

I got the romote in a box, I was thinking it would be easier when I weld pipe by myself. Thanks for the info.

By Superflux (****)

Date 11-12-2010 02:52

Since you have a boxed unit, the question is...how good are you at one handed welding?

By weaver

Date 11-12-2010 04:21

thats funny, I welded xx heavy 4" today. it was not fun, especially capping with 3/16lh.. one handed

By Johnny Walker (***)

Date 11-12-2010 04:37

Look up weldtron.com they make a tiny remote with a magnet tis may help idk?

By cwf07

Date 11-13-2010 00:31

I am ok just keep knothing the box off the pipe.

By TRC

Date 11-12-2010 15:14

What machine are you using? I have finger tip controls for my 69 Redface, Vantage 400 and the Trailblazer. They all work great but are not bullet proof as Superflux stated. Want more info let me know- Ted

By cwf07

Date 11-13-2010 00:36

I got a big blue 402D Miller.

By TRC

Date 11-13-2010 01:14

If that has a 14 pin remote then the standard tig controler works great. Get the one that is east/west and tape it to your stinger. To keep weight down rig you own cable and tape the whole thing to your welding cable. It's not bullet proof but it's pretty tough. Don't have to worry about getting them wet. Also I use Tillman tig gloves to smaw so it's easy to work with.

By cwf07

Date 11-13-2010 21:07

How far away from the machine can you get.

By TRC

Date 11-13-2010 22:04

As long as you make the cord, this isn't a wireless. Ted

By cwf07

Date 11-14-2010 00:36

ok that might work pretty good I use the tillmans gloves too. Thanks.

By Johnny Walker (***)

Date 11-12-2010 05:48

I'm on the Ruby too bout to get laid off spread 2b Utah that's a cool remote I'd lose it tho gotta have a cord hooked up lol but I'll buy one if Lincoln ever makes one for a Vantage

By Chris2626 (***)

Date 11-12-2010 07:59 Edited 11-12-2010 17:23

theres another company that came out with the wireless remote not just miller.

http://www.truremote.com/product.php

By rcwelding (***)

Date 11-12-2010 14:25

Wow... Thats a cool remote... I hope Lincoln comes out with one for the Vantage..

RC

By cwf07

Date 11-13-2010 00:37

That is cool. Do they make one for the 300D classis.

By tim105

Date 11-13-2010 02:02

I have one of the tru remotes and if you were to buy one, make sure you get the 12 volt version. The first one I got was a 120 volt and it plugs in like a regular remote, but the only problem was that your machine will stay in high idle mode and I didn't like that so I exchanged it for a 12 volt system.
You just connect the two wires straight to the welder battery and the other cord plugs into your remote outlet, it works awesome!
They do make them for the 300D and most of the other Lincolns and Millers.

By Chris2626 (***)

Date 11-13-2010 02:16

pretty cool so I assume you almost don't need a helper then right?

By downhandonly (***)

Date 11-13-2010 04:32

Who will run the buffer and reach for the beer?

By Paladin (***)

Date 11-13-2010 15:02 Edited 11-13-2010 15:04

Any idea what the TRu-Remote sells for? I did not see it on their web site.
The Miller Wireless Hand Control, http://www.millerwelds.com/wireless/hand.php , list for $999.

It is interesting that both manufacturers seem to really push the cost savings of using their remote.

Floyd

By tim105

Date 11-14-2010 02:13

I paid 1300 for mine, express shipping included. It comes from Canada.
They say that it works up to 500 feet but I don't have that much welding lead and hopefully never have to string out that much lead.

By Root Pass (***)

Date 11-15-2010 23:28

I got a quote for my Classic II two weeks ago- $1600