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18th May 2015, 11:11 AM #1Intermediate Member
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Token Tools MMA selection - need help!
I'm a hobby welder. Most of my welding (>85%) is RHS, angle and flat in the range of 1.6mm to 3.0mm.
What I have now is a Cigweld Transmig 180se and a Ozito Arc 140 (amps).
I rarely use the mig, just to frustrating! I'm sure it is the operator and not the equipment. I weld almost everything with the little Ozito buzz box, much more user friendly (to me) than the mig.
Since I favour stick over mig, I want to get an inverter stick. I'm thinking about the Token Tool ARC 162 OR the Token Tool Miniarc 205. Both have a five year warranty and I've read the Token Tool customer service is very good.
I like the portability of the ARC 162 and since it doesn't have some of the features of the Miniarc 205, maybe it is more reliable. I don't foresee TIG in my future.
What I don't like about the ARC 162 is the low top end, 125A and the 1.5 meter leads. The Miniarc 205 has a 200A top end and comes with 3.0 meter leads.
What I don't like about the Miniarc 205 is that it has features I don't need. I see this as a 'negative' in reliability (more things to go wrong.
So considering the above, what would be your thoughts?? Would the ARC 162 be adequate or go with Miiarc 205?? I appreciate any and all replies.
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18th May 2015, 02:14 PM #2
I have just had a look at the Token tools 205 STL -$299.
What are the features you do not need ?
- Given that its $299 -good value for money
- Has 3 mtr leads
- Will easily work within in the parameters you stated- with plenty to spare.
- With a minimum of 10 amps it will run low enough for 2.00mm electrodes -to weld 1.6mm ( with some technique)
- 5 year warranty these guys have their own repair ability as they are the machine designers not some Chinese person.
I don't recall one bad word ever, about token tools welder on this board or any where else for that matter
I wish I had seen more of these guys before I bought my Fronios.
My only concern would be grabbing one before the price went up.
This would be my choice
Grahame
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18th May 2015, 02:40 PM #3SENIOR MEMBER
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My concern with their 162 is that it maxes out at 125A, yet it still has a 15A plug. For a little machine like that, I'd be looking for something with a 10A plug - my BOC Smootharc 130 has one, and it makes it extremely handy when you can plug it into any common 10A outlet.
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18th May 2015, 04:36 PM #4
twebb01 already owns a Cigweld Transmig 180se which is s a designated 15 amp input. My natural assumption was that he has been using it on a 15 amp outlet.
cheers
Grahame
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18th May 2015, 05:26 PM #5SENIOR MEMBER
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18th May 2015, 07:00 PM #7Intermediate Member
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Grahame,
Thank you for you feedback! You are well known and respected in the welding world! When I referred to 'the features I don't need' I was talking about features related to TIG. With my dismal experience with MIG and age (72), I don't anticipate an interest in TIG (but never say never).
I just ordered the 205 STL!!! Can hardly wait!!
Ted
SE Qld
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