For that price why don't you avoid the aggravation and buy a turnkey system. This unit looks 100% made in China. A good reference would be the PrimeWeld line of welders guaranteed to work seamlessly and has a solid warranty. Most of the PrimeWeld line is dual voltage as well, unless you are in Europe.

 

Not interested in a knockoff one. This can be purchased from their website..I know it could be made in China. Doesn't bother me.

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All us welders with ac tig that I have viewed will be 40lbs +, including primeweld and yeswelder..

 

Look at a miller, or a Lincoln, maybe even a esab for use in the US

 

Only esab is in my price range.

Esab rogue 201i Pro Stick Welding weighs similar to weldinger, and has only dc.

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The fact that i have never heard of the brand tells me that you will have a huge problem with after sale service and parts. If you are just getting started welding I definitely would recommend going with something that is much more common in the USA.

And as far as the weight issue…Always remember that just because someone figured out a way to make it weigh less dont mean they made it better in the process.

Another concern… you mentioned the 230v power which isn’t an issue but is it rated for 50 or 60 hertz?

 

The manual says 230v 50/60hz

 

What is the warranty period for the Weldinger Wig machine?

 

Who handles warranty support for Weldinger Wig, especially if bought online?

 

the warranty is never used for my other tools.. so I assumed a good welder never breaks down, esp given it's German sourced, this makes me inclined to bet it's reliable.

 

Here is one question we all have forgotten to ask. You say you’re a newby what is you skill level, if you don’t actually know how to weld start with a Mig, Hobart 210, Miller 211, these are good machines to start with. Just look at the door, material thickness, wire type, wire size, machine settings. And you are ready to go. Get a piece of angle iron and fill in the V making beads great for practice

 

I would wait for the black friday to see if Lincoln will include a free viking helmet
I preferred tig over other types because of the excellent dimes it can make ..