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[Shifty]

Just tried my code, I can get the 151 for £211!!!

[GreaseMonkey]

Wow im flattered at that offer Shifty

but i already got a code through email from them as well, they are having a vat free day on sunday i think so i should be going down there.

I think ill get the 151te instead of the 160, the 151te is more than enough

[Shifty]

If you can afford the 160, then i'd get that.

It looks a nice welder, the duty cycle is longer as well, so you will be able do more welding in 1 hit.

I've just checked and it takes 5kg reels as well.

There are adaptors available to convert the reel sizes

For hobby use 5kg is usually best as if the reels are left standing they rust, and welding wire "goes off" after 12 months as well.

BUY IT!!

[Racer_Pete]

Anyway im off, Trying to get laid
JOKING!!!
seeya.

[GreaseMonkey]

Yeah they 160 should be mega affordable on the vat free day

Ill be running it off 13 amp as well but ive heard everywhere that its fine, even on the mig welding forum they say its a okay

i think it may be the 160 then

a plus is that it comes with the big boy regulator and a thing on the back already for a big bottle as well

[GreaseMonkey]

or should i stick with a 135te ?

and spend 30 quid converting it to big bottle use after a while ?

i could have my first mig project making a cart for the 135te


arghhhh the choices the choices

[GreaseMonkey]

no no stick with the 160 monkey man

[Shifty]

See you in abit Petey.

I run my welder off an extension lead from a 13amp supply, very naughty!!

It is ok because i don't usually weld up big stuff at home

This is my Beast



Before this I had a cemont which i never got on with

My 1st welder which I got when I 15 was a maypole mig turbo 160, ahh memories


At work we've got an old SIP 170, SIPs get some bad press but this one has been a good welder.

I have always used it off a 13amp supply and have welded up many frame, bits and bobs with it. Its done up to 10mm thick mild steel with some good results.

The thermal overload in the SIP trips before the factory wiring melts!!

[GreaseMonkey]

ahh then i should be fine with the 160, better than getting a 135te or 151 because at least i know i have more oomph when i need it for other things and its more cost effective with already having the reg and thing to hold the bottle

and it looks a beast

Edited by GreaseMonkey, 20 April 2008 - 12:48 PM.

[Shifty]

Yup, go with the 160, you can't beat oooompff

Use the bigger bottle, will work out cheaper in the long run.

Get it bought, then post up some pics of your welding, won't laff, honest!!

Its a shame you're so far away, I'd pop round and get you started!!

[GreaseMonkey]

im sure a nice road trip from shropshire to London would be awesome

having someone help start me off would be awesome

[Shifty]

You're more than welcome to pop up to Shropshire?

Why not come up with Pete for the thong run?

[v8mini]

Should I waste my money on these?

going by the description they are a must have..

Stainless steel manifold studs, aircraft spec nuts and washers-looks great

[Shifty]

Hey there V8 how are you, They are nice studs as well!!

[GreaseMonkey]

You're more than welcome to pop up to Shropshire?

Why not come up with Pete for the thong run?

as much as i would love to

i cant

busy man