htp 210 tig or ta 185

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hi everyone ,i would like to no ,except for the dutycycle being more on the htp, (of course more money,) would you say one  is a lot better machine all around tig ,stick etc or there both very good , and very much the same. indiana oxy. has the 185 with kit for $2140,i believe you can get the htp 210 with a kit for a little more, would spend the extra dollars if it is that much better of a machine.want  to tig aluminum ,3/16 and less ,i read heat  and amps is a big part when doing aluminum . anyone? thanks
Reply:I have the Thermal Arc 185 and it is indeed a very nice tig machine.  The kit price is the best deal going in ac/dc inverter tigs.I don't have the HTP tig, but I do have an HTP mig that I have owned for over 16 years and it is a very good machine.  HTP is a great company too!  I rate them right up there with Miller on quality and customer service.MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op