Try google. You obviously haven't.

 

What's your deal Boostin? I normally find your posts helpful, but have noticed lately you seem on a Crusade to bash people that ask simple questions. FWIW, I DID do a google search and could not find a definitive answer. So, I posted here, where I knew someone would know.

I have been around here for a while and am thick skinned. But, when I see posts like this, I wonder what the new member thinks...

 

The 251 is a variable voltage unit. The short circuit transfer arc with an .023 - .035 ER70S-6 wire and C-25 is real soft. Weld puddle wet out is very good. I use own a 251, I replaced it with an ESAB Migmaster 250, because I decided I didn't like the real soft arc.

 

Morgaj1,

Maybe some posters just get tired of the "basic questions" which can be easily answered with a little homework.

Ever consider just going to millerwelds.com and downloading a copy of the owners manual. That would have answered the question and given you full specs for the machine.

The MM251 is a great mig welder (in my opinion) and comes ready to "plug and play" with the 30A Spoolgun. Both regular gun and the spoolgun remain connected, with the machine responding to the one with the trigger pulled.

 

Thanks Sundown. I tried that, but we are having internet trouble, and I cannot get pdf files to download.

I did not know that about the spool gun, that is interesting. There is a used 251 available locally and see a lot of good info about them. I may have to check it out.

 

Dan,

I knew full well why you went with the ESAB vs the 251. As I remember the decision was made because the ESAB arc more closely matched the arc characteristics you were used to on your other machines.

Only thing I wish the 251 had that it doesn't is the inductance control. I guess you never "miss" what you didn't have, but after using the XMT and 714D feeder, it's pretty cool what it can do.

You'll never see me dispute your opinions on mig welders. Some day, when I grow up, I want to be able to run mig beads like you do consistently. You and ZT run mig like a machine.

PS. But I got to side with your son on the decision.

 

Wow you guys are making me look good lately, and I wanted to grow up to be like Sundown too..........