currently have a snychrowave 250 dx. Its been a good machine but this is the second time its gone down on me in the heat of battle! First time was a HF cap and now looks like something else in the unit took a crap.

So what yall got and how you like it. I do alot of stainless and aluminum...nothing thicker than 3/8 aluminum and nothing thicker than sched. 40 stainless!

Looking to see what you guys are using as Miller is the only welder I have ever used...what else is out there? Maybe an inverter style machine. Needs to have a good pulser with nice adjustability!

 

Miller Dynasty

 

I'm going to by a Dynasty when i grow up.

 

Dynasty 300dx

 

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D350DX now!

 

I like my TA 185 inverter, but would got 300-350 miller inverter if I had the $$$.

Justin

 

Odd that a sync has gone down on you twice, I thought they were reliable as ****!!

 

^ they are but he doesn't know how to use his.

NLR - how old is the machine?

 

2002... or so. Im not sure what IM doing wrong...i keep hitting buttons and switches and then put the pedal to the floor right?

High frequency capacitor has gone out 2 times now. How is that user input? Thats a part failure not me. ....

i think ill get a dynasty 200dx...will be plenty for the stuff I do. Should be a good machine for me to learn on

 

i have a thermal arc 185tsw, and love it.
but if it ever dies im going try the HTP invertig 201...

 

Dynisty 350 is where its at

Have you talked to a Miller dealer near you to find out "why" they go bad just incase? I know my local dealer has many Miller techs that can/will let me know if it happened to me. I know capacitors can have a short life that could be due to another hidden problem.

Anyways, Good Luck!

 

yup...the answer I got was...hmmmm it just happens sometimes.

 

Have you called Miller? There were a small number of machines that were assembled incorrectly and had similar systems and they have been VERY kind in handling compensation.

On the other hand, my Lincoln sees very regular abuse and has never ever given me a problem. :D Very highly reccomend a precision tig 185/225/205/whatever size.

 

yeah when I called miller they said hmmm...it happens.

You know how it is ...in the middle of a important job....deadline ...halfway thru the job and bam.... no arc.

 

IMO this is why you need two machines, at least. Millers in my experience are hands down the most reliable and their customer service is superior to everyone else.
I have a dynasty 200dx, 300dx, love them both.

 

i agree thus the purchase of a new one.

 

bought a HTP 201 invertig machine with watercooler, coolant, cart, free gas lense kit, foot control, torch and everything else except a bottle for 3300.00 to my door.
3 year warranty and a lovely try it for 90 days, if you dont like it for any reason..send it back for a full refund. The guys seemed very genuine and helpful on the phone and even said we are the new guys on the block compared to miller and lincoln but our machine will do everything the others will!


Ill let you guys know how it works

My miller is at the shop being fixed so...Ill have a back up for now on.

 

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3 year warranty and a lovely try it for 90 days, if you dont like it for any reason..send it back for a full refund. The guys seemed very genuine and helpful on the phone and even said we are the new guys on the block compared to miller and lincoln but our machine will do everything the others will!


Ill let you guys know how it works

My miller is at the shop being fixed so...Ill have a back up for now on.</TD></TR></TABLE>

are they made in the USA?

 

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I remember wondering "when would I ever need one of those.." lol
then when we were working at Skunk2's shop for the Street Tuner Challenge back in Aug, I had the chance to use their Dynasty 300(older model)... Ordered a Dynasty 350 the first day back

we have 3 sync 250's that we've never had any problems with, and a dynasty 350 that I love

the presets are super convienent, and the high freq AC is insane for control.

HTH


Ken

 

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sweet...

 

This machine rocks!! Great buy!!

 

ive got an old miller 330sp that i mainly use, but i keep a lincoln 185 around just in case

at least you can keep buying parts for your welder, they told me that they dont even make any of the high frequency parts for my 330 anymore... and it was made in 89'