Anyone have a thermal arc 185?

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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 05:48 AM
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Default Anyone have a thermal arc 185?

If you have one, what do you think of it?

I want a tig welder mainly for hobby projects. Probably will do a few manifolds for personal use and just general welding projects. I really like the Miller Dynasty 200 DX, but its $$$$$(more than I can justify just for dubin around). The thermal arc has similar features with the exception of being able to run occasionally on 120V which would be nice if I had to bring it to a friends shop (i.e. do exhaust while using someones lift)

What do you guys think?
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 06:28 AM
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We have 3 of them, they are great little welders.
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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Default Re: Anyone have a thermal arc 185?

I have one, and it was a tough choice between that and a Sync180. So far I think I made the right choice. I was in the same spot, needed an inverter (power limited without additional expense) and just couldn't justify Dynasty money.
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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i'll be able to give you my input in about a 2 weeks
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 10:07 PM
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great machine mine works great.
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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Default Re: Anyone have a thermal arc 185?

I've had one for 1.5 years with no complaints.
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 02:55 AM
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Default Re: Anyone have a thermal arc 185?

mine works great, no complaints. bought it from a friend that had it for a year and ive had it for another year and a half.
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 05:33 PM
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Default Re: Anyone have a thermal arc 185?

Sweet. Thanks for the info guys
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 09:54 PM
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Default Re: Anyone have a thermal arc 185?

Originally Posted by TURBO18
Sweet. Thanks for the info guys
We have one also, you can't go wrong with the thermal arc 185. Its one of the best bang for the buck welders in the market today.
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