thermal arc 186 vs miller dynasty 200dx

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looking in to my first tig welder should it be water cooled or air cooled thank for you time
Reply:Depends on what you are doing and what is your budget. I've gotten by for years without a water cooler, I badly want one, but don't need one. I weld 1/8" aluminum or thinner so it's not really needed for me.The 186 is good for the price, the dynasty is supposed to be a great machine but double the price. If I were you I'd look into other machines if you can afford a dynasty. HTP 221, Longevity 250ex, or wait for thermal arc to release their 300amp unit.Torchmate 2x2 CNC with Flashcut CNC controlsHypertherm Powermax45 Esab ET220i Razorweld 195 MigRazorweld 200ac/dc TigTormach 770, Tormach xstechRazorweld, Vipercut/Vipermig, SSC Foot Pedal Dealer
Reply:Originally Posted by GambleDepends on what you are doing and what is your budget. I've gotten by for years without a water cooler, I badly want one, but don't need one. I weld 1/8" aluminum or thinner so it's not really needed for me.The 186 is good for the price, the dynasty is supposed to be a great machine but double the price. If I were you I'd look into other machines if you can afford a dynasty. HTP 221, Longevity 250ex, or wait for thermal arc to release their 300amp unit.