what inverter should i get.?

Date 07-19-2008 09:43

hello all. im looking to buy a little dc inverter welder for all those small site jobs where i wont need anything to big, or i just wont be able to get anything else there, will mostly be used for stick but ocassional tig use, what should i look for in a good inverter.? any advice will be noted, i know i should know more about them since i weld for a living.haha

here is the ones il be looking at getting.

http://www.welding.com.au/downloads/DC_ArcTIG_Machines.pdf

thanks

By sbcmweb (****)

Date 07-19-2008 14:14

Miller Maxstar 150. The NEWER ones. 110 or 220 volt operation & small as a shoe box. They make one for DC stick only & DC stick/TIG. They have a TIG one with HF too. The cheaper TIG one is around $1000 but worth every penny. I love mine. Good luck. S.W/

By Tnwelder (**)

Date 07-19-2008 17:13

I would try and find a miller maxstar 152. They are an older machine but worth what you put into them. They do dc stick and tig. They also have a great duty cycle at 100% at 120 amps. That is if you can find one. Good luck

By noremac (*)

Date 07-20-2008 02:04

thanks. i should also point out that im in australia.. you can get miller machines here most places sell them.. although WIA machines are probably the most widely used/accepted. anyone see any problems with the WIA machines i listed in the link.?