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  1. 05-13-2012, 08:23 PM #1
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    Hey all,

    I am just getting into welding and I am currently researching for my first welder purchase. I'd like to have a TIG machine with AC/DC capability, so the 200dx is looking like a strong contender. I'm a car nut, so it will mostly be used for light duty automotive fabrication. I just laid a new feeder line to the detached garage, so now I'm all set with a dedicated 240V circuit for the welder of my choice.

    I don't have any real welding experience, only a few hours playing around on friends' welders and a brief week long course at the local community college. It served as a good introduction, but at this point I could really use a lot of hands-on practice.

    Anyway, this looks like a good site with lots of information and I'm happy to see that Everlast representatives are very active on the forums.
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    Hello and welcome to the forums. How big of a circuit (amps) did you have installed? That may determine which of the welders you can run.

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    Quote Originally Posted by posixPilot View Post
    Hello and welcome to the forums. How big of a circuit (amps) did you have installed? That may determine which of the welders you can run.

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    I have a 50 amp circuit for the welder, which I think should be plenty for a 200dx or equivalent welder from another manufacturer.
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    that good for a 200 amp welder
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    The 200DX is a great machine. Really easy to use. THat's what I have and I am just starting on TIG myself. But it has been really easy to pick up.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 225 View Post
    The 200DX is a great machine. Really easy to use. THat's what I have and I am just starting on TIG myself. But it has been really easy to pick up.
    That's good to hear. It really seems like a solid little welder. I'll probably hold off and buy the upgraded version with the new pedal functionality (or just order from Canada).
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    225 tig welding is additive after you start tig welding you cant get enough welding . when winky gets a tig he can make some really cool art work
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    Welcome ... the 200DX seems to be on a lot of peoples wish list ... mine too ... hope they save one for me LOL.
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    winky cant go wrong with the 200dx or any larger size of the tig welder love my 250ex
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