Hi Larry,
Since this posting was mainly regarding TIG & Plasma, my response was to clarify my own personal usage of the TIG & Plasma Chinese units I own & use regularly. It was not to exclude your import(also Chinese) that I own & use also on all my mobile jobs with superb results.
My Giant Tech ARC200 SMAW unit is a full inverter stick welder that I use on the construction sites I frequent with my mobile unit. I call this unit my "lunchbox" welder, as it's only 15lbs, full inverter with only 20A input current needed at full output. I have used this unit over 2 years & burned in excess of 100lbs of rod. This unit paid for itself on the first usage on a construction site repairing heavy equipment. I have been quite satisfied with this unit & have recommended it others who also purchased one.
Again, my comments are to indicate there are excellent Chinese units if one simply does some homework investigating each company's product, recommendations, & satisfaction ratings.
Oct 21, 2009 Rating
GiantTech by: Larry
You also own a GiantTech Arc200 yes? I haven't heard that you aren't happy with it and just wonder why then you would leave us out of your list of owned Chinese machines?
Reagards, Larry