Comparison... Miller - I-Mig

[Oleg]

Srp

Friday was a busy day for me , I had to make sure that all 250+ pre orders went out and went out correctly
I will call you Monday , that it's if you still interested in everlast !

Have a great weekend!


P.S please pm me your info , i will have Mark or Richard call you Monday


Oleg Gladshteyn
Oleg@everlastwelders.com
415 613 664 cell
650 588 8588 work

[DaveO]

And also, what is a "Clean Power" generator? What would be the problem with running the I-Mig 200 on a regular generator?

"Clean Power" generators are those with low (< 6%) total harmonic distortion, which is a measure of non-sinus variation from the AC waveform. Don't know how 6% came to be the upper threshold. I *believe* the machine's electronics don't tolerate the variations well, but I just stepped outside my little knowledge zone.

[SeanMurphy265]

Here is a short welding video.

[CGCINC]

What lincoln or Miller Mig welder would you say is equal to the I-Mig 200 if you were to compare them?

[SeanMurphy265]

They were asking the difference between the imig200 and millermatic 211

[CGCINC]

They were asking the difference between the imig200 and millermatic 211

They is me! I just want to make sure I'm comparing apples to apples

I went to Lowes and they had a Lincoln Pro Mig 180c I looked at

[performance]

I don't know that the 180c would be appropriate comparison. Not sure they make a comparative model at all. Next one up I think is the roll around 216. According to Lincoln it has only a 30% duty cycle at 130 amps. That would be a far cry of 35% @ 160 amps of the 200. Oh, don't forget it is about double in weight.

[CGCINC]

I don't know that the 180c would be appropriate comparison. Not sure they make a comparative model at all. Next one up I think is the roll around 216. According to Lincoln it has only a 30% duty cycle at 130 amps. That would be a far cry of 35% @ 160 amps of the 200. Oh, don't forget it is about double in weight.

Yeah, the Everlast duty cycle wins everytime, even when comparing to the Miller 211. I plan on buying the I-Mig 200. I just like looking/comparing.

[performance]

That is definitely something I like to do as well.

[CGCINC]

I just keep coming up with the questions....

I like the I-Mig 200 but after looking a little more I found the MTS 160/200.
If I stepped down to the MTS 160(comparable in price to the I-Mig 200) to get the Tig feature, keeping in mind that it has less output, will it Mig as good as the I-Mig series?
I am buying this to do "on site" repair and having access to Tig would be nice.

[kenwhite]

I really like my I-MIG 200.

One thing to remember is that DC TIG still requires 100% Ar while MIG, really MAG, performs better with 75% - 80% Ar with Co2, so extra bottles would be needed to fully utilize the MTS as a portable unit.

[CGCINC]

I really like my I-MIG 200.

One thing to remember is that DC TIG still requires 100% Ar while MIG, really MAG, performs better with 75% - 80% Ar with Co2, so extra bottles would be needed to fully utilize the MTS as a portable unit.

CRAP!! Forgot about that, thanks! OK, Back to I-Mig 200 lol...
If they want some Tig action, they can bring it to my shop!

[DaveO]

The IMIG 200 will also do scratch start DC TIG, btw, altho I have not tried it yet.

[SimpleSimon]

Interesting thread. I'm looking at adding a MIG to the stable. I can definitely see where MIGing aluminum would allow for single pass welds without much heat build up. My 205 can cause warping if I TIG too much in one area. Not to mention the ability to work with one hand as opposed to two when TIGing. Some of us can't chew gum and walk at the same time!

[srp]

Well after trying to order a Mig on Friday when they were on sale and not ever getting my call returned as promised by the receptionist. Now I am told it will cost more now, sorry no thanks. You could not give me one now!

[Oleg]

Srp

I gave you almost a sale price , that is the best I can do

I personally left at 530pm and called every single person back

Sorry it didn't work out !



Oleg Gladshteyn
Oleg@everlastwelders.com
415 613 664 cell
650 588 8588 work

[CGCINC]

Well after trying to order a Mig on Friday when they were on sale and not ever getting my call returned as promised by the receptionist. Now I am told it will cost more now, sorry no thanks. You could not give me one now!

People sometimes get busy. Or forget, or whatever. I bet if you talk to Oleg he will work with you.

uuhhh, Umm.... You can give me one....

You beat me to it Oleg...

[Oleg]

CGC

I did gave him pretty much sale price and I explain why it's little different
I always work with a costumer and most on this forum know that well


Oleg Gladshteyn
Oleg@everlastwelders.com
415 613 664 cell
650 588 8588 work

[CGCINC]

I have learned that you cannot please some people no matter how much you bend..

[srp]

When you do buy one, send them an extra 125.00 dollars. That should make you feel warm and fuzzy inside, and pleased.