Newbie with a Power TIG 200DX

[Aspen]

Well, I'm new to this technology but after an intensive research looking for what we call in Puerto Rico In spanish the 3 B's Bueno, Bonito y Barato that it means; Good, beautiful and affordable Tig welding machine, I end up with The Everlast Power Tig 200DX.

Having the new IGBT technology VS the MOSFETs Technology, the attractive price and so far and hoping doesn't change, having a nice support department, are few thing that help me make my mind to Everlast.

I place the order of a Power Tig 200DX on Thursday to Everlast. After that I start thinking!!! Hummmmmm!!!

I need to start working on having my power connection ready since I don't have one. Also I need the Argon tank, the welding mask, glove and few extras.

This past weekend I spend some time reading on the Argon tank. As many of you know the old debate about; owning or renting. I have not make my mind yet but I already heard that some of those company do some kind of rental agreement for lots of years (over 20), yep it sound ridiculous but I found few statement from people saying that. So let see what I end up doing.

On the Welding mask, I found that Harbor Freight is having on sale the Auto Darkening mask for $49.99 and thats the one I'm probably going to buy at least for now.

I order the Tungsten rod on E-bay. Just exactly as Everlast Tech support recommend me 2% thoriated.

I still working on the Electric outlet on my garage and few extra things...

Will keep you all post on my progress...