Lil Fuzz
Aug 13 2011, 12:21 PM
I was thinking of buying a plasma and was looking for some advice. I don't need anything to crazy. It needs to be a 110 since that's all I have at my house. I will probably be using it mostly for sheet metal work. I was thinking maybe this miller. What do you Think?
http://www.bakersgas.com/MIL907149.html
farmdog
Aug 13 2011, 12:56 PM
QUOTE (Lil Fuzz @ Aug 13 2011, 01:21 PM)

I was thinking of buying a plasma and was looking for some advice. I don't need anything to crazy. It needs to be a 110 since that's all I have at my house. I will probably be using it mostly for sheet metal work. I was thinking maybe this miller. What do you Think?
http://www.bakersgas.com/MIL907149.htmlhypertherm without a doubt !
adbrothers
Aug 13 2011, 01:00 PM
I bought a Miller spectrum 625 extreme. I needed it for a job and wanted it for a toy. It is 220 but they make a 110 version, 325, or 375? The welding place I bought it also sells another brand that is supposed to be better, but I have always have had great luck with my Miller welder.
Edit: I just looked at your link, look at the "extreme" version. The one I bought is about have that size from what I can tell.
adbrothers
Aug 13 2011, 01:02 PM
Farmdog, that's the other brand they were trying to sell me and said it was the one that everyone copies.
drofmij
Aug 13 2011, 01:16 PM
That requires a 20amp circuit, might want to make sure you have that. If your going to have to add a circuit you would be better off going 220.
This one has a greater capacity for the same price
http://www.bakersgas.com/ESA0558004440.html
fullthrottleguy
Aug 13 2011, 01:34 PM
x2 on hypertherm - not only dead reliable, but easy to get consumables - I have owned a few of them.
Esab makes good stuff as does miller (all my welders are millers) by Hypertherm just rocks for plasmas
Kraut_n_Rice
Aug 13 2011, 03:09 PM
Add a 220 circuit, then shop. You'll be glad you did.
done-it-again
Aug 13 2011, 04:13 PM
x3 on hypertherm. Have a 600 at work for 6-7 years and not one issue. It even works well with plasma cam.
Frog Island
Aug 13 2011, 05:55 PM
220 in the garage. It's something you just have to do.. get it done and thank me(all of us) later.
Lil Fuzz
Aug 13 2011, 06:02 PM
Thanks for the comments guys. I will look into 220 for the garage! I would love to hear more suggestions.
virginsand
Aug 13 2011, 06:16 PM
I have the Hypertherm 600, 220 volt.... If you are not moving for a long while get 220 in the garage, you will be happy in the long haul.
fullthrottleguy
Aug 13 2011, 06:51 PM
If I didn't mention it before - 220 is a must, as others have said - you'll be glad you did
LEGACY
Aug 13 2011, 09:26 PM
Just bought the Hypertherm Powermax 45, and its a sweet little machine. Simple, and has pretty cool features.
Be careful of the high frequency machines, as they tend to interfere with near by electronics.
farmdog
Aug 14 2011, 07:30 AM
QUOTE (LEGACY @ Aug 13 2011, 10:26 PM)

Just bought the Hypertherm Powermax 45, and its a sweet little machine. Simple, and has pretty cool features.
Be careful of the high frequency machines, as they tend to interfere with near by electronics.
doesnt that one have the skip feature for expanded thats a cool option, now get to work
Kevin
Aug 14 2011, 07:45 AM
dont waste your time with a 110 volt anything.
LEGACY
Aug 14 2011, 08:00 AM
QUOTE (farmdog @ Aug 14 2011, 07:30 AM)

QUOTE (LEGACY @ Aug 13 2011, 10:26 PM)

Just bought the Hypertherm Powermax 45, and its a sweet little machine. Simple, and has pretty cool features.
Be careful of the high frequency machines, as they tend to interfere with near by electronics.
doesnt that one have the skip feature for expanded thats a cool option, now get to work

Yes it does.
I also just picked up a Torchmate 2x2 to go with it...
fullthrottleguy
Aug 14 2011, 09:29 AM
QUOTE (LEGACY @ Aug 14 2011, 09:00 AM)

QUOTE (farmdog @ Aug 14 2011, 07:30 AM)

QUOTE (LEGACY @ Aug 13 2011, 10:26 PM)

Just bought the Hypertherm Powermax 45, and its a sweet little machine. Simple, and has pretty cool features.
Be careful of the high frequency machines, as they tend to interfere with near by electronics.
doesnt that one have the skip feature for expanded thats a cool option, now get to work

Yes it does.
I also just picked up a
Torchmate 2x2 to go with it...

I am Jealous
O Soto Gari
Aug 14 2011, 09:35 AM
QUOTE (done-it-again @ Aug 13 2011, 05:13 PM)

x3 on hypertherm. Have a 600 at work for 6-7 years and not one issue. It even works well with plasma cam.
X4... the one I have is either 110 or 220 with the flip of a switch also.. Been using it for 7-8 years..
steinberg55
Aug 14 2011, 11:02 AM
Put 220v in your garage. I have to plug my air compressor into the dryer plug just inside of the garage. Wify is not happy when I trump her laundry days. Also have to keep swapping plugs between the welder and the compressor. Its sucks big tmie. I really need to just put a dedicated 220 panel in the garage.
Don't know anything about plasma cutters. But a 110 welder vs 220 the 220 rocks. Night and day difference when welding chromo, seems to start a ton better.
Rockwood
Aug 16 2011, 08:57 AM
Definitely get 220V. 110V welders and plasma cutters are usually frustrating.
sduncan
Aug 16 2011, 04:14 PM
I have the MILLER 375. Great machine and has the versatility of being somewhat portable and will run on either 110 or 220. I will say that it is much better on the 220 setting and I have never had a problem with it. I think any of the suggestions mentioned would be excellent.
http://www.millerwelds.com/products/plasma...hp?model=M13811There are some good prices out there to be found if you shop around. I got mine for about $1200 OTD.
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