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Anyone have information or opinion on this welder? (I have never even heard of Airco) There is one for sale locally for $400.00 , welder only. I haven't seen it but have been told everything works. The thing weighs almost 1000 lbs, which scares abit. I am primarily interested in using it as DC SMAW but the TIG option would be nice later.Any feedback would be appreciated.
Reply:Airco was around for a long time many years ago. I think some of their machines were made by Miller. That big machine is a tank but will probly still be working long after we're all dead. I bet it has a nice smooth stick arc too. My Dialarc HF stick welds great, weighs at least 600 lbs and is over 20 years old and I don't see any reason why it wouldn't still be welding in another 20 years.MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:i believe that's an airco unit from the 70's, 3A meaning 300 amp series but the dda-224 throws me. it was made by miller and the equal would be the goldstar 330. i also believe it's 3-phase that can be wired for 1-phase. that's a big unit, around 800 lbs +. those were some smooooth machines, and best of all, no plastic, no computers!johnjohnwelding instructorwww.williamrmoore.orgMooreTech College of Technologywelder/fabricatorJGWilson, Inc.www.jgwilson.com |
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