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Old 02-16-2012, 11:12 PM
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Anyone have insight regarding the HTP Invertig 221?

http://www.usaweld.com/ProductDetail...ode=70221-12.5

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Old 02-17-2012, 07:53 AM
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I have bought a few thing's from HTP.But never any welding machine's.I like to buy either Lincoln or Miller.That way if they need service I can take them to the nearest welding supply store for repair.I belive the welder's that HTP sell's are made in Europe,maybe Germany. Ask them about the Warranty their machine's have.GL
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Old 02-17-2012, 08:19 AM
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They're actually built in Italy. Definitely agree on the convenience of local service.

I've been focused on a Diversion 180 since it's for light hobby work, but there are times I may need to weld 1/4"- 5/16". All said the Dynasty 200 is probably the better move in the long run. Though most my work will be light sheet metal and bracketry. The convenience of portability and 115V would be nice at times.
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Old 02-17-2012, 11:42 AM
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We've used an Invertig 201 (previous model) for years in our shop and it's always worked flawlessly.

I wouldn't hesitate to buy the 221.
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I love my 201 . I know your looking for feedback on the new one but I'm sure some happy 201 customers recommendations couldn't hurt. Would not heitate to purchase another welder from them. They are local so I get my consumables from them too.
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Old 02-17-2012, 09:43 PM
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Appreciate the input gentlemen.

Stopped by the local Air Gas shop and spoke queried a knowledgable counterman. He brought back my earlier choice which was discounted by another shops service tech. The Thermadyne/ThermalArc ArcMaster 185 AC/DC Sitck/TIG unit.
http://www.thermadyne.com/thermalarc...dID=10-3073A-2

What really impressed me was they had the Miller and Lincoln options I was considering in stock and his recommendation was one they didn't stock.

I like the longterm versatility of the unit in respect to light guage and 1/4" plus capacity in a small package for my hobby level usage. Price was $2500 with leads/tourch/foot control/regulator.

Pros and cons on the Thermal Arc unit?
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Sieg,

I just wanted to throw it out there that I own an HTP mig welder. I bought it LONG before the internet and didn't know anything about welders and were to buy them etc. FWIW, I love it. It works flawlessly. I have the smallest mig they made at the time (runs on 110v!) BUT it had the same mechanics on the inside as the bigger more expensive models. I used it for panels and brackets, fixing stuff around the shop. It runs sometimes 8 hours a day on a Saturday and then sits in the corner for 3 months, but I have never had an issue.

Having never seen anybody post about HTP, I just had to throw this out there!

Darren

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One of my staff members loves his HTP 201. Article/feedback here:

http://www.planetlsx.com/review/Tool...vertig_201/121
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I have Millers.
On any brand, be sure you can get local service on the unit and the parts that break are readily available. A buddy of mine has an old BluePoint 110v unit. It is a great little welder but he couldnt get it worked on and couldnt get consumables for it. It broke a small part inside that no one had and it uses specific nozzles that he couldn't get.


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I had a 110V Lincoln which I had some issues with,went down to the local store thinking, they will have the parts on the shelf .I had to wait over a week to get parts. My HTP MIG is awesome no problems. I've ordered wire and had it in 2 days, they claim over night on all parts. My opinion I'd buy HTP before blue or red.

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