i-Tig 201 compared to i-Tig 200T

[aland]

It was mentioned some time ago that Everlast has been moving to all digital circuits, but has left the analog user interface on some models for those that want their knobs. But inside it's a digital welder. The best of both, the worst of both? I guess that's up to you.

Yes, it's kind of like a hybrid in the sense that the control circuit is digital, but it has analog controls that mange it. Where on the 200T it is completely digital. However, the 201 is an analog machine. I think the potentiometers simplify using it, but it seems I'm sacrificing better functionality possibly to have them. There's a lot of things to poke around through on the digital control including memory...and it just seems simpler to me. And, with a pedal there's less to set. OTOH, I don't think I'll out grow the 201, and I rather like that fact that it didn't come with a pedal as I would buy a new one anyway.

I wish they would offer some units without a torch, electrode holder, grounding...would allow people to buy the type they prefer/like. If they offered all the accessories at an attractive price over the base price, it would give those who don't mind those to buy them, or if others wanted to buy other after market brands, they could buy the base model and do that.

You should have no problem running 6011, just try a few brands until you find what works best for you. Inverters in general require slightly different techniques with fast freeze rods. No big deal once you get the hang of it.

I have a couple pounds of Lincoln 6011 to try, and I just got a 10 lb. tube of 1/8" 7018.

I will start out by running some padding beads on some pieces of plate.

I will try to test it out tomorrow.

Alan