Dynasty 200 Stick Welding

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Ive read MULTIPLE posts about people's Dynasty's not functioning well in tig mode after using the machine to stick weld.  Has anyone here had any issues with theirs?I know the machine looks like a toy but is industrial tough and designed to be used for tig and stick, but after reading a few of these posts, I'm a bit afraid of damaging my machine.   After all, I can get a machine to do DC stick for under $200, but fixing any component on the Dynasty is likely to be north of a grand.  Just looking for some reassurance.TA Arcmaster 300CM3XMT 304S22P12 suitcase feederX-Treme 12VSOptima pulserTA161SMaxstar 150STLHypertherm PM45OP setupStihl 020AVP, 039, 066 Magnum
Reply:I know several people who firmly believe Dynasty should never be used on the stick mode. I've had my Dynasty for about seven years, and I use to switch back and forth all the time with no issues at all. Now I just leave it in Tig mode. I never was impressed with the quality of arc in the stick mode anyway. Now Tig on aluminum, only way to go! Don’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:the ones we used  at school both dynasty 350s get switched back and forth daily from tig to stick back to tig and so forth will have to ask if they have had any problems next time i am down there for my metallurgy classbut when i was stick welding i preferred the xmt 304 or 350 or the lincoln 275 or 375 p tig for stickcep for sure on the dynasty for alum tigMiller Xmt 350Lincoln Ln-25Ahp 200xSmith Gas Mixer AR/HTig is my Kung FuThrowing down dimes and weaving aboutInstagram http://instagram.com/[email protected]
Reply:Originally Posted by WeldingWookiethe ones we used  at school both dynasty 350s get switched back and forth daily from tig to stick back to tig and so forth
Reply:I use mine on stick all the time with no problems.I wouldn't expect the power supply to be behaving much differently when in stick mode.  They are both constant current.  Stick mode is probably just turning off the HF and gas solenoid.Dynasty200DX w/coolmate1MM210MM VintageESAB miniarc161ltsLincoln AC225Victor O/A, Smith AW1ACutmaster 81IR 2475N7.5FPRage3Jancy USA1019" SBAEAD-200LE
Reply:Originally Posted by AndyAI use mine on stick all the time with no problems.I wouldn't expect the power supply to be behaving much differently when in stick mode.  They are both constant current.  Stick mode is probably just turning off the HF and gas solenoid.
Reply:Originally Posted by rlitmanAnd reversing the DC polarity.
Reply:Originally Posted by rlitmanAnd reversing the DC polarity.
Reply:I cant understand that a machine that is designed for tig and stick would hurt the machine when run in stick mode.  Sounds like someone doesnt know what their talking about.  I used the same dynasty 200 dx in the shipyards almost everyday for 3 years on both tig and stick, and I havent noticed any difference in the tig mode on both ac and dc.  All a bunch of redneck rumors, dont believe it!!