MIG Welder...help needed

[TMC]

Hi Guys,

Looking to purchase a new MIG welder very soon, been looking on machine mart as some of the clarke models seem to get good reviews. I just need someone to point me in the right direction.

Clarke MIG Welder (Turbo) - 151TE
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/151te-turbo-mig-welder#reviews

Clarke MIG160TM (Turbo) MIG Welder
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/mig160tm-welder

Clarke 165TEM (Turbo) Mig Welder
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/mig165

Out of these three which is best to go for? £400 max spend really, want something half decent though as it will get a fair bit of use.

Thanks in advance for any help.
TC

 

[Fez_uk]

I bought a mig second hand one for £100, Thats the way I'd go personally.

Look at some local listings on ebay.

as Ontop of that price you will need, gloves, gas + regulator and worth going for a auto darken welding mask.

 

[cncfabs]

Hi Guys,

Looking to purchase a new MIG welder very soon, been looking on machine mart as some of the clarke models seem to get good reviews. I just need someone to point me in the right direction.

Clarke MIG Welder (Turbo) - 151TE
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/151te-turbo-mig-welder#reviews

Clarke MIG160TM (Turbo) MIG Welder
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/mig160tm-welder

Clarke 165TEM (Turbo) Mig Welder
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/mig165

Out of these three which is best to go for? £400 max spend really, want something half decent though as it will get a fair bit of use.

Thanks in advance for any help.
TC

Good mig set will cost lot more than that the sets you are looking at are good for hobbies serious make to look at are kemppi esab miller lincoln this is quite good value http://www.rapidwelding.com/dynamic/DisplayItem.aspx?c=K14040-2&zl=2 depends what you want it for if your going to do a lot of welding you need to get something decent

 

[TMC]

Ah, maybe I should be looking at second hand then. slightly worried about ending up with a unit thats 'had its day' ?

Cheers,
TC

 

[TMC]

Should I keep clear of this as he mentions power loss?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Snap-On-2...693?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2577a94045

 

[stinka]

Ive done much research on this and this is supposed to be decent for regular DIY and semi pro use :

http://www.welduk.com/Details.asp?ProductID=691

 

[cncfabs]

Should I keep clear of this as he mentions power loss?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Snap-On-2...693?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2577a94045

The torch is worth lot more than current bid but does sound dodgy those type of sets can cost more than there worth to repair if something goes wrong.We use miller sets working all day long never have any problems with them.You do get what you pay for

 

[firebobby]

I'm looking at getting a newer/ better mig, I have a SIP 130 at the mo, but have been looking at the Clarke 150/160 machines or the GYS smatmig 162.
Not made my mind up yet, I don't need a commercial type welder, so one of these will do me.
Check here for more info

http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/