which would be better for me? im starting off with welding looking to do mostly exhaust work and maybe a few manifolds and intercooler piping.

which would be better for me? econotig or syncrowave? i know the syncrowave has more output but the econotig takes up a lot less space and is cheaper. i was really looking into purchasing the syncrowave200 runner but this little box (econotig) really grabbed my attention. help a brotha out!

 

Sync 200.

 

just save your cash for the sync200 the price difference is not that much, you'l be glad you did when you when you need to weld aluminum.


edit: sync200 not 200dx.


Modified by ROTARY at 6:27 PM 8/28/2007

 

syncrowave...next step up is nearly 4500 bucks!

I love my sync200.... its great for what I do and is too small for jobs Id rather not take.

 

You'll really like the sync 200. I lust got rid of mine last week, I got 175 bucks less than I paid a year ago.
Only reason for upgrading was the big aluminum jobs I do, and the ability to hump it to a site periodically. For those reasons, the dynasty 350 is for me.
The sync 200 is really smooth, great adjustability, ease of operation, etc.
The runner package is a good buy.
Good luck.

 

The econotig will require about 20 percent more power draw for the same amperage welding. I use to blow a 30 amp breaker on 130 amps and could be fine with that same 30 amp breaker and 160 amps on a Sync200. It also has a crude and very heavy minimum amperage start like 35 amps. I would stay away from it...

 

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You will love that Dynasty!