Quote Originally Posted by sportbike View Post
Buy a 200DX. If you order, tell them you want the new version as it now functions as most "conventional" machines do with the panel controlling the max amps and the pedal being variable from 0-max panel setting. (previous versions used a separate knob on the pedal to adjust max amps)

It may be a little hard pressed to weld cjp welds in 1/4" material but will still handle most actual/ practical welds that you will encounter as a hobbyist.

The 200DX is the most bang for the buck and will operate on a 30 amp circuit to full power with no problems. I use mine on a 100+ ft 10awg SOW cord plugged into a dryer outlet.

John
200DX sounds good to me. And the price is good at $1100 basically. Now to find out if they have them in stock.

Quote Originally Posted by Rodsmachineshop View Post
I made my cooler for under 150 bucks . just a pump . a 5 gallon container and a transmission cooler works great , its wired to turn on when i turn my tig welder on
Cool--how much water do you need to move for something like that, and is there any kind of fan on the transmission cooler or does it transfer enough heat without?