Bought a new welder

Daemo · 07-11-2015, 20:18

Ive had my mates welder on a keep it for as long as you like basis since i sold mine before i moved back to the uk..
So, i bought myself a new unit with a new auto helmet, regulator, wire, etc, came to £320 all in.
Its a SWP 170amp turbo mig, it was recommended to me as a very good unit with 2year warrenty etc..They are on ebay but i got mine from an independant supplier locally.
All i can say is that it is epic, wire feed lovely and smooth, full size euro torch, internals seem very good for a budget type unit. Compared to the unit i had on loan which my mate paid £250 for it is far better even though they look very similar and are both 170amp.. I havent tried it on light panel steel yet but i am reasonably confident it will be able to perform at low amps.. Would definatly recommend to anyone looking for a welder whether its your first welder or an upgrade..

07-11-2015, 20:18	#1
Daemo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Northamptonshire Vehicle: Patrol y61, safari y60. Posts: 466	Bought a new welder Ive had my mates welder on a keep it for as long as you like basis since i sold mine before i moved back to the uk.. So, i bought myself a new unit with a new auto helmet, regulator, wire, etc, came to £320 all in. Its a SWP 170amp turbo mig, it was recommended to me as a very good unit with 2year warrenty etc..They are on ebay but i got mine from an independant supplier locally. All i can say is that it is epic, wire feed lovely and smooth, full size euro torch, internals seem very good for a budget type unit. Compared to the unit i had on loan which my mate paid £250 for it is far better even though they look very similar and are both 170amp.. I havent tried it on light panel steel yet but i am reasonably confident it will be able to perform at low amps.. Would definatly recommend to anyone looking for a welder whether its your first welder or an upgrade..