Yeah, it was kind of cold here too...only got up to 71 yesterday

OK, thanks for the heads up.

Lotos is going out of business. So don't expect any support/repairs. You would do better with a harbor freight one and their 2 year optional exchange warranty. Do you have some inside information on this? I didn't see anything on the Web that would indicate they were going out of business. If it's ...

Thanks Fly. It would be hard to beat that price..... as long as it holds up. [WHITE SMILING FACE]

I'm not sure on the consumables . The warranty is only 1 year, which isn't that great plus I think your pay shipping both ways.

Are these units nay good? Got an email from Newegg with a sale 50 amp dual voltage model for $425...seems pretty cheap.Any one here ever own one? Here's some of the specs that I copied from the site: Lotos Technology LTP5000D IGBT Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter 110/220VAC 1/2" Cut The Lotos LTP5000D i...

What part of Houston are you in? I'm in the Humble area. If you are close enough maybe I. Could help. I'm just learning too, but I haven't had too much problem with my aluminum welds.

I think it may mean valve for the argon, but not 100% sure.

For most general aluminum. 4043 in1/16 or 3/32 is common depending on how thick of material you will be welding. Er70s2 for mild steel in the same size is good. Stainless will depend on what type of stainless you will be welding

You might Check out the thermal arc (now tweeco) 3 in 1 machines... They do mig, tig, (DC only) and stick. You can also add a spool gun for aluminum.

Make sure the spool gun is hooked up to positive polarity.... Keep about. . 75 stick out.

Howdy!

Wow. You guys are Way too nice.

Try Indeed.com, lots of postings there.

Best idea yet!

Bummer, probably closed tomorrow also.... Labor day.

OK, thanks guys. I'll look for the pure propylene glycol.

Well, I got a good deal on a coolmate 4 on craigs list, Kind of overkill for what I will use it for, but the price and condition were good. Any way, I live in Houston and hardly ever see the temps dip below freezing, but I wanted to add a little antifreeze anyway, if nothing more than to keep the pu...

Hello Louie1961, I have that machine, but really have not done any stick welding with it other than to just run a bead or two. However, and this may or may not apply to the AHP....the manual for my thermal arc 181i ( very thorough manual by the way..) states the the 6011 and 7014 are NOT recommended...

Yes. [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]

jcw wrote:I hate to keep bringing them up(I promise I don't have anything to do with them) but usaweld will modify their ck torches to fit everlast. I have a ck aircooled flexloc that fits my ever last itig.

They also told me they could make a water cooled one for my AHP.

TOOLS EXPLAINED: DRILL PRESS: A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching flat metal bar stock out of your hands so that it smacks you in the chest and flings your beer across the room, denting the freshly-painted project which you had carefully set in the corner where nothing could get to ...

Well, in his defense, the manual that comes with it isn't worth the paper it is printed on. I'm contrast, the one for my thermal arc 181i is very thorough.

No offense, but I have hard time with Mr. TIG. he looses credibility with me after watching some of his videos. I just watched his video on the AHP 200X and can tell you he didn't have a clue what the start and end amp settings are used for. He talked about using it with the foot pedal and they rea...

I think he means unfortunately for his personal life... 5 12's and 8 on Saturday doesn't leave much time for yourself.