Recommend me a TIG

[SteveH]

Not to hijack a thread but I have a 200A portable butters unit with variable pedal control and new gun and a regulator. Mint condition as stopped tig'ing due to a missing feed finger and never got it quite the same again. So for sale if anyone interested

I've been looking for something decent/used for weeks. Wish I had asked here before buying new. Does the Butters run off a 32amp plug or 13amp? Still happy as I have 2 years warranty, so no worries if it breaks.

[Error404]

Is it AC/DC JP?

[JP]

Butters unit runs of a 32amp plug. Haven't really advertised it yet as been umming and aahing whether to sell or not but time to clear some space so will be placing advert later after weekend after giving a couple of people first refusal.

[andy10v]

Not to hijack a thread but I have a 200A portable butters unit with variable pedal control and new gun and a regulator. Mint condition as stopped tig'ing due to a missing feed finger and never got it quite the same again. So for sale if anyone interested

Is it AC/DC?

If so how much? (posted to scotland)

cheers

Andy

[JP]

Yes AC/DC iirc MMA too need to get out storage take some pics and I'll put for sale thread up. In meanwhile pm rather than clouding up this thread.

[AndyP]

I bought an RTech 160 amp AC/DC unit yesterday, best money I've spent in a long time. 20ltrs of Argon from Southwest gas supplies and hours of fun. I've done plenty of Mig over the years, so TIG is new to me. I'll post some pics when I'm up-to-speed.

I was thinking of upgrading my DC set to this RTech AC/DC set so I'll be interested to see how you get on.

[SteveH]

I was thinking of upgrading my DC set to this RTech AC/DC set so I'll be interested to see how you get on.

I'll keep you posted, it will take me a few days to get used to the settings, but so far so good. The DC on mild steel and stainless is faultless. Ally definitely takes some getting used too, however I've already got some good runs and fillets down. I'm going to try some different Tungstens over the weekend and see how I get on. 160 amps is more than enough power for hobby/car jobs

Rtech are selling shop soiled units, which is what I bought at 100 quid off their normal price. They are not shop soiled at all and have minor paint issues on the main case at most. I can't see anything wrong with the unit I have.

I even got my Mrs to have a go with it this afternoon and she had no problem controlling the weld pool and adding some filler rod

[Billman]

What is the puls function? I was looking at this that is lacking this function.

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...m=400296567983

[Error404]

it reduces the heat input into the piece

[Billman]

I see, so it welds a bit cooler?

Do you have an opinion about the plasma cutter function? They have approx 200 Euros price difference for Puls function and plasma cutter.

[SteveH]

What is the puls function? I was looking at this that is lacking this function.

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...m=400296567983

The pulse function allows you to select a pulse frequency and amplitude, which can help to control your weld profile.

I'd suggest a watch through the Miller videos on Youtube for an insight into the features available on a TIG plant. The Miller guys eyebrows are freaky though!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4k5HIh1G9Yk

[Billman]

I hope they didn't become like because of the pulses!!!

I understand! Nice link.

[Billman]

I am between these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AC-DC-TIG-...item27c6d9b2ca

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schweisgerat-...45824468585262

http://www.ebay.de/itm/STAHLWERK-AC-...item564a395a45

[Error404]

Just to update, I've finally got myself a TIG - bought Andy (Twenny Benson's) "old" R-Tech 160DC - loving it!
Lots of practice needed.. all good fun

[TimE-J]

Let us know how you get on with it, I'm still wanting one but trying to justify the cost at the moment.