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10th Dec 2008, 09:26 PM #1Member
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Transmig 200
This seems to be the best value welder in it's price range. I am looking for a brand name MIG, single phase about the 200 amp range, mainly for doing light fabrication and repair work. I am upgrading from a BOC 150c, which is a bit too light.
I also looked at Magmate and BOC,( which are apparently are made by Kempi)., but the Cigweld seem to offer best value per amp.
This Cigweld model also seems to have been around for a while.
The Transmig 250 is another $800, which I am not sure I can justify
Has anyone any thougts on Cigweld, or this model in particular ?
Thanks
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10th Dec 2008, 09:27 PM #2Member
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Should have put a link in so you can see a piccy. Here is a link to Just Tools in Melb, that stock it. Not the cheapest mob in town, but reasonable service
http://www.justtools.com.au/prod3488.htm
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10th Dec 2008, 11:17 PM #3Member
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I have an older CIG mig which is very good. I think the new models are made in malaysia, but hear mostly good things about them. My father has a Transmig 190 used in his business for nearly 20 years without drama. The only other comment is that if you check the fine print the 200 model is classed light duty, where-as if you step up a model to the 220 it is classed industrial and likely to be a bit more HD. You might be able to talk them into a 220 at the same price. Note also you won't be able to get full output from a 250 unless you wire to a 25amp outlet.
Recommend you go for Eurofit torch. CIG normally sell Tweco which I find a bit more robust than the Binzels. The other thing about CIGweld is the support and backup is good in my experience.
Hope that helps.
Steve
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10th Dec 2008, 11:24 PM #4Member
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Also, advice from someone in the trade would be to try and buy from a specialist welding supplier eg Migomag, migwell, boc etc. The Melb ones will be in the yellow pages. You can get good deals if you ask for trade, and will offer better advice on machines, torches, consumables etc. Most of them are part of buying groups that also advertise specials regularly (eg Bywise etc).
Steve
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11th Dec 2008, 09:06 AM #5Member
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Thanks, I could get the sparky to run a new cable back to the swicthboard without too much drama I guess. How about using it with an extension lead? If i need to do something on the other side of the workshop, is it ok to use a 15 amp lead, or will this damage the welder / power supply or blow fuses.?
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11th Dec 2008, 09:17 AM #6
Shouldn't be a problem as long as the lead isn't 30 metres or more, would keep it at no more than 20 and would suggest you get a 20 or 25 amp lead and terminate it with 15 amp plugs.
Pretty sure this is the same model as one of my mates and it is a good machine, can say that he prefers to use this one rather than the 3 phase 225? that I sold him 10 yrs or more ago just after he bought his. He is using his in a engineering shop and it gets constant use, probably around 20hrs or more a week and it's still running well.Cheers
DJ
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