Nice smooth arc produced. A lot better than my old transformer-based AC arc welder, and very much lighter. Cables supplied are nicely flexible and 16mm². Not tried up to the 200A specification, since I don't use 4mm rods. So far very good, though obviously I don't yet know about reliability over years. Slight negative is that the earth clamp is a bit on the light side (but that seems about standard) and the electrode holder clamp plate is formed from sheet Copper and not a solid block, but both these slight problems can be easily replaced with the parts of your choice. The supplied ones work fine, but may not last many years. Overall, a very good arc welder if like me you only need one now and again and want a good finish on the welds you do. Professionals may want more than a 60% duty cycle for the heavier rods.

Nice smooth arc produced. A lot better than my old transformer-based AC arc welder, and very much lighter. Cables supplied are nicely flexible and 16mm². Not tried up to the 200A specification, since I don't use 4mm rods. So far very good, though obviously I don't yet know about reliability over years. Slight negative is that the earth clamp is a bit on the light side (but that seems about standard) and the electrode holder clamp plate is formed from sheet Copper and not a solid block, but both these slight problems can be easily replaced with the parts of your choice. The supplied ones work fine, but may not last many years. Overall, a very good arc welder if like me you only need one now and again and want a good finish on the welds you do. Professionals may want more than a 60% duty cycle for the heavier rods.

Nice smooth arc produced. A lot better than my old transformer-based AC arc welder, and very much lighter. Cables supplied are nicely flexible and 16mm². Not tried up to the 200A specification, since I don't use 4mm rods. So far very good, though obviously I don't yet know about reliability over years. Slight negative is that the earth clamp is a bit on the light side (but that seems about standard) and the electrode holder clamp plate is formed from sheet Copper and not a solid block, but both these slight problems can be easily replaced with the parts of your choice. The supplied ones work fine, but may not last many years. Overall, a very good arc welder if like me you only need one now and again and want a good finish on the welds you do. Professionals may want more than a 60% duty cycle for the heavier rods.

Almost too good to be true, works really nicely, and so light, excellent striking ability, so much better than my old Inverter welder.

Almost too good to be true, works really nicely, and so light, excellent striking ability, so much better than my old Inverter welder.

Almost too good to be true, works really nicely, and so light, excellent striking ability, so much better than my old Inverter welder.