POWER I-MIG 200 optional upgrades

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Ready to add a Mig to my shop to compliment my 350EXT.  Don't need a lot of power, the 350 can do the big jobs.  I will mostly use the MIG for tacking things together and automotive sheet-metal jobs, but I decided on at least 200 amps for my purchase because I might want to do a repair on heavier work like Trailers, etc.  Objects/setups where a TIG just isn't fun to do.Thinking it may be better to get an upgrade MIG gun, the 15' 25 series is listed as an option and will better suit my long term goals for this machine.  Being over rated, I'll never burn it up.  Can that be purchased to replace the 10' 15 series, instead of being in addition to it?The machine is listed as capable of .035 wire (which I already l own a lot of), what is the better drive roll for this size?  I see quite a few listed, just go for the .030/035 one?  Any sales or package deals for this (or similar) machine?  I'm ready to buy, but can wait if there something worth waiting for.Everlast 350 EXT       -        Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 52         -         Rogue Fabrication M600 xHD tube benderMilwaukee 4208 Mag Drill          -         Shopmaster Eldorado Combo mill/lathe machine with DRO.
Reply:Your best bet would be the 230i.  If you are going to upgrade the gun, use the 24 series, not the 25. Consumables are more widely available.Esab Migmaster 250Lincoln SA 200Lincoln Ranger 8Smith Oxy Fuel setupEverlast PowerPlasma 80Everlast Power iMIG 160Everlast Power iMIG 205 Everlast Power iMIG 140EEverlast PowerARC 300Everlast PowerARC 140STEverlast PowerTIG 255EXT
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Originally Posted by lugweld

Your best bet would be the 230i.  If you are going to upgrade the gun, use the 24 series, not the 25. Consumables are more widely available.
Reply:No, the desk is staffed.  Just short handed right now due to the obvious virus issues.211si is a fine machine.  It's basic, but capable.  Don't expect E6010 from the stick side though.  It also only has a 8" roll capacity and two roll drive roll rather than 4.Esab Migmaster 250Lincoln SA 200Lincoln Ranger 8Smith Oxy Fuel setupEverlast PowerPlasma 80Everlast Power iMIG 160Everlast Power iMIG 205 Everlast Power iMIG 140EEverlast PowerARC 300Everlast PowerARC 140STEverlast PowerTIG 255EXT
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Originally Posted by lugweld

No, the desk is staffed.  Just short handed right now due to the obvious virus issues.211si is a fine machine.  It's basic, but capable.  Don't expect E6010 from the stick side though.  It also only has a 8" roll capacity and two roll drive roll rather than 4.
Reply:What you are asking is going to depend upon your perspective. As far as weld quality within the same range, you should see little difference.  But you are more limited on MIG capability, in both capacity, number of drive rolls and duty cycle.  The 230i is a far better stick welder, and you have a few other features.Esab Migmaster 250Lincoln SA 200Lincoln Ranger 8Smith Oxy Fuel setupEverlast PowerPlasma 80Everlast Power iMIG 160Everlast Power iMIG 205 Everlast Power iMIG 140EEverlast PowerARC 300Everlast PowerARC 140STEverlast PowerTIG 255EXT