PowerMaster 226 and 256?

[2rods]

Just seems like a hassle for the amount of welding I will do. I want it mostly for steel but want to do alum also. Is there a way to convert to air cooled for smaller jobs?

[performance]

According to what you are telling me, you need a PM 205. It comes with an air cooled torch designed for 200 amps of welding and has cost savings. 200 amps is plenty to handle most jobs, especially if you are looking for one to save on the cost.

[everlastsupport]

Just seems like a hassle for the amount of welding I will do. I want it mostly for steel but want to do alum also. Is there a way to convert to air cooled for smaller jobs?

You do not need to turn on the water cooler and it will function as an air cooled torch and work fine. I would stay in the 130amp or less range though.

[2rods]

Thanks for the help guys. Money isn't the problem, it's only a few hundred more. I don't want to buy something that is not heavy enough if I ever need it. I've had this problem before and don't want to go there again. Also found that a lot of factory specs are a little overrated in the real world so going big just guarantees me a good rating. I'll make my own cooler as it's pretty easy and from the research Ive done you pretty well need it for aluminum.