lincoln idealarc 300/300 for tig?

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Hey there-A guy I know is selling a lincoln idealarc ac/dc/dc+ 300/300 with a high frequency unit and a water cooler- is this a good setup if everything is in working order or is it a rigged unreliable setup?  I have been looking for a used thermal arc 185 for a while now but have not had much luck...Thanks!Andrew
Reply:Sure wish I had one.  What price is he asking?MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:I have used one, its a nice machine.  I have a TA-185 and prefer it.  The 300/300 was popping a 50 amp breaker when I was welding 1/4" aluminum.  TA-185 did the job, but at MAX.David Real world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Originally Posted by hpfiendHey there-A guy I know is selling a lincoln idealarc ac/dc/dc+ 300/300 with a high frequency unit and a water cooler- is this a good setup if everything is in working order or is it a rigged unreliable setup?  I have been looking for a used thermal arc 185 for a while now but have not had much luck...Thanks!Andrew
Reply:i have one it is big and heavy but it is a sweet welder one of the best stick welders i have ever run
Reply:Can't that one also be a 3 phase machine? Just asking because that's something to watch for when buying.HH 187Miller Bluestar1EAHP AlphaTig 200X
Reply:He was only asking 550.00 but he sold it last night before I could go see it.Thanks for the help- back to my TA 185 search- much more ideal for me as I plan to use it here and at my dad's farm across town
Reply:Yer gonna love the TA-185.  I have on and use it a lot.David Real world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:There's one on the Sacramento Craigslist tonight (Oroville zip code ) asking $400 for Idealarc Tig 300/300, single phase, with Bernard cooler.Seller will take offers.Wow, 100 amp input...  I can't do that or I'd be there.
Reply:Who says you have to run it wide open? You can do a lot on a 50 or 60A breaker.