Need info and feed back on ta 200 ac/dc vs Syncrowave 200

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I am now looking at the thermal arc 200 and Miller syncrowave 200. Need some opinions on both. Looking to practice for my Ua21 and Ua41 certs. Pros and cons thanks Justin
Reply:Originally Posted by J SpeakI am now looking at the thermal arc 200 and Miller syncrowave 200. Need some opinions on both. Looking to practice for my Ua21 and Ua41 certs. Pros and cons thanks Justin
Reply:I have the Thermal Arc 185, but haven't used the Syncrowave 200 so can't give any comparison.   I can say that the TA185 is alot better deal than the TA200 and all you're missing out on is 15 amps more output and the ability to run it on 3-phase.  I don't have 3-phase, so the 185 made the most sense to me for about $500 less.  That $500 paid for the water cooler and everything needed to hook it up  .MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:I am looking at the TA because it is an inverter welder and IOC has them for $2237  the 185 is $1987. How would you compare the 185 to a syncrowave 200. I am looking for a good quality welder I can learn with. For the money the TA is a good price and it will save me on my electric bill. But I want the best welder I can buy for the money. Thanks Justin
Reply:Of the inverters, the TA is the best buy for the money, in my opinion.  I taught myself to tig on mine.  If you stay off the advanced features while learning, you will do fine learning with a TA.   I cant compare it to a Sync, sorry.MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op