Bought a new welder

[Daemo]

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..

 

[SNH]

Good rigs, I've got the swp 150 and it's been great. No euro torch which is the only let down but so far so good :thumb2

 

[solarman216]

word of caution re auto helmets some are too quick, ie turn off for a split second when like me you do not keep constant steady run, what i mean is welding heavy on the bench no problem, but awkward places on the motor while contorted = potential arc eye, be warned, Rick

 

[Daemo]

word of caution re auto helmets some are too quick, ie turn off for a split second when like me you do not keep constant steady run, what i mean is welding heavy on the bench no problem, but awkward places on the motor while contorted = potential arc eye, be warned, Rick

Yes, thanks this is my third auto helmet, my first one was like that, havent used the new one yet still using old faithful..

 

[SNH]

I got an auto helmet off eBay £32 and it's awesome, loads of reviews from guys saying they've put there expensive ones away because it's that good. Came with gloves, hat and spare lenses :thumb2

 

[nemofish2000]

A lot of the cheaper auto hoods tend to flicker especially with low amp tig welds, you get what you pay for and its got to be a speed glas everytime :thumb2

 

[terranosaurusdoug]

I got an auto helmet off eBay £32 and it's awesome, loads of reviews from guys saying they've put there expensive ones away because it's that good. Came with gloves, hat and spare lenses :thumb2

Any chance of a link bud? :thumb2

 

[SNH]

Any chance of a link bud? :thumb2

This one pal

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Auto-Darken...-Mask-Grind-Function-/301629273254?nav=SEARCH

 

[terranosaurusdoug]

This one pal

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Auto-Darken...-Mask-Grind-Function-/301629273254?nav=SEARCH

Spot on cheers mate :thumb2 :thumb2