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I weld for a chassis builder on the side and he has been talking about getting a new miller dynasty. Is it really that much better than the old hobart tigwave 250.  No bickering or bashing just opinions plz
Reply:You will get more advanced features with a inverter machine.Also it draws less from the wall.Both will do the job and do it well.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:Inverter power sources pay for themselves in two to five years by reducing power bills.  Savings depend on full use each workday.
Reply:Inverters are wonderful machines no doubt about it ...they are cheaper to run ...lighter in weight..and smarter ...more settings and finer controlsBut when they blow a board it's expensive most of the time...and it does not matter who made it some of them cost as much as buying another machine..cross your fingers and hope it's still under warranty And we all know about  good old transformer machines ...bullet proof  lots of heft ..always work and can take abuse and neglectbut dumb...Mongo burn rod Attachment 512601Backed my CATMA over your CARMA oops clusmy me  What would SATAN do ?? Miller Trailblazer 302 AirPakMiller Digital Elite  Optrel Welding HatArcair K4000Suitcase 12RC / 12 VSHypertherm PM-45Rage 3 sawRusty old Truck
Reply:I assume most of your work is steel tubing. If that is the case, I don't think you'll find the arc to be "better" on an inverter. There are the other advantages associated with an inverter (size, power consumption, etc), but I find the DC arc on my transformer machine to be very comparable to my buddy's dynasty. I don't have pulse on my machine, but ignorance is bliss for now. I'd run the transformer until it dies. He already owns it.
Reply:I just switched back to an inverter (Maxstar 150STH) from an old Airco Heliwelder IV. Not by choice as the old Airco died and I was forced to find something that fit a number of requirements. I had the same model Maxstar several years ago and it fit the bill once again.  Like Zank I primarily weld thin-wall (<=.035) chomoly tubing so a DC only machine with HF start, remote foot pedal input, and low starting amperage is all I need for 90% of the time. A Dynasty was the better choice to tackle the small amount of aluminum that comes my way, but the extra 2k was not in the account to cover it.I just started using the inverter last night so things are very fresh in my mind. There are a lot of nuances between the two machines that I chalk up to user preferences and my comfort with the quirks in an old machine compared to a brand new machine with decades newer technology. One thing I realized that there were actual issues with the old machine that I was attributing to user error after not being able to source a problem. Good to know now, but sucks thinking back on time and energy wasted. I'd stick with your old machine for now and see if there is a Dynasty or similar inverter you could try as a comparison. If you've had small issues in the past and have managed workarounds (like me), I'd definitely try another machine as comparison.mantooth
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Reply:Originally Posted by fab_man21I weld for a chassis builder on the side and he has been talking about getting a new miller dynasty. Is it really that much better than the old hobart tigwave 250.  No bickering or bashing just opinions plz
Reply:The hobart is a great machine I don't need all the bells and whistles on the delux dynasty I can weld just fine with out them. The real benefit of a new machine is the old Hobart gets put to pasture in my shop.
Reply:Oh and thanks for the insight