Help deciding on right TIG/plasma package to purchase

[KSmith]

Sounds good Duncan.

Do they also have the pre-flow adjustment as well? Seems the initial few that were made and released had these other features as well.

John

I have been looking at the 200DX to purchase. The specs on the current product page says it has only .3 second preflow, but maybe the later units have more range. Nice to hear that the pedal is panel controlled.

[everlastsupport]

I have been looking at the 200DX to purchase. The specs on the current product page says it has only .3 second preflow, but maybe the later units have more range. Nice to hear that the pedal is panel controlled.

I personally never use preflow on the 225 and 250. Many people purge the line by firing the HF and pushing the air out and working from there. Saves a little argon if you TIG a lot.

On plasma and water separation, it's a must. Jody over and welding tips and tricks did a DIY video on making a desiccant filter. I posted a link in our knowledge base area the other day, as it servers for both TIG (bad gas in smaller tanks) and plasma cutting. He made the video over bad argon, but it works for both.

[sprocket]

Hooda thanks for the very informative post. I do think I am after AC/DC capability for sure at this point, and I dont think Im looking for more MIG action just yet.

I think I have settled on the 200DX for my AC/DC tig machine with some functionality and likely all the power I will need in the near future.

Im still kind of stuck on the plasma cutter, though. I think the PP50 is the way to go (over the SuperCut 50 w/Pilot Arc) based on the reviews/videos/forum information Ive gathered.

However, I still have a few questions: for $100 more, I can get the PU205 with 50 amp plasma capability AND have a back-up DC tig/stick machine...why would one consider the PP50 over the PU205? Is the pp50 plasma better than the pilot arc plasma on the PU205?

Ive read about some people having reservations about the multi-purpose units - is there a reliability issue that would tip the scale between the pu205 and the pp50?

Am I correct in noting that both the PU205 AND the pp50 can run on 120v when required (if specified dual-voltage when ordered)?

The dual voltage option is a deal-maker/breaker for me.

Thanks again guys for all of your help.