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Worse than that: bailed from the trip drove home and tore it down to find nothing wrong. Operator error: I think a hub or the locker didn't fully engage.

@@MattPratt OMG that sucks!!!! LOL

Ouch

I own the prime well take 225x and I've added the max cool 3000 water cooler in a water cooled torch best investment ever 2 years now been running at Non-Stop great welder and can weld anything put in front of me. I've even been trying to figure out how to TIG weld air together. LOL 😂😄

Did you ever figure this out? I was wondering the same thing.

It is a spring loaded shaft, so you just press it in so the top pedal sheet metal clears , assembly in reverse.

Totally agree, the uhms suck. Got any links to the IGBT problems?

@@MattPratt I wish I had the patience guys like you have to make a video, but I just don’t. Out of just the circle I run in I know of at least three of these machines that are less than 7 years old that the IGBTs just blew up. That’s just the people I personally know. No telling how many are out there. But in HTP’s defense, IGBTs are weak in my opinion. Almost like they’re the “good enoughs” until something better replaces them. I know other machines probably have IGBTs blow up too, but I don’t know anyone that has a name brand machine that’s crapped out on them. I’m about to replace the IGBTs in mine here in the next couple of days I hope. We’ll see if $8 worth of parts will make her weld again.

​@@ryanjones9305 At 21:13, he shows what he identifies as a *large* IGBT. Might that instead be the goo-filled housing containing the four smaller IGBTs that you showed on the millerwelds forums?

@@dahut3614 it could be. That’s about the right spot for it. You’d have to look down from the top like he is or you really need to take the board out to see it clearly. It’s a plastic housing filled with the schmoo. The top of the housing is aluminum and that attaches to the main body of the machine as a heat sink.

Yep, still a recommended buy from me.

@@MattPratt Good to hear Matt. Just bought my Invertig 221 DV 2 months ago. Still learning it. I love it.

See if Jeff Nolan will send you one from USA. Shipping would be a lot no doubt. Don't know if the VAT would be high over there.

@@Mikael5732 I found 1 re-seller in the UK and they can't even put pictures of the ancillary equipment you get when you buy one, like earth clamps, torch, pedals. Britain is the worst when it comes to buying tools. Even though the best tool makers in the world are just across the channel in Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Austria. English welding supplies are lazy and wilfully ignorant - and then expensive.

@@freshpootube Sorry to hear that about the UK. You cannot go wrong with this welder. I had been looking at this welder for years. I have a Miller Econotig I bought used for $600 used, transformer model. Used mostly for SMAW. I had always wanted a Miller Dynasty but after extensive research, found quite a few customers with bad stories of problems and of course the price. I researched extensively on STEL (HTP in N. America) and found NO problems and nothing but great reviews from those who had owned them for years. I like the compactness of it, not a large bulky box. Bought the Dual Voltage model for portability and glad I did. Have a great week!

Craig: FYI... Typing in all caps means you're shouting. Not cool, unless you're mad.(At me!).

They're in stock!!!!!!!

Not strong enough.

Because the pricing is very similar to the Everlast Welders. Which a lot of people consider before finding out about HTP. I’ve found the actual manufacturer of Everlast Welders on Alibaba, and they only charge like $700-800 for their top of the line model, with accessories, meanwhile Everlast charges like almost $3K. I’m talking about their Multiprocess MIG/TIG/MMA line.

@@BigBear-- The everlast welders are not that bad. But I bought the HTP as I have been wanting one for over 10 years.

I believe the machine that HTP sent This Old Tony was the water cooler that goes with the Invertig 221. From the initial video it seems that he bought the welder himself. Then when he got the water cooler he changed it over to a set of four thermostatically-activated fans. That way the cooler is "fan on demand" like the welder. TOT mentioned that he really appreciates a quiet workshop and the HTP cooler is rather loud, like most coolers.

If you are going to replace the lead you may as well get a smaller / better torch.

@@MattPratt let me rephrase. These cheap torches are available without the line. Was just trying to get the jist if they were any good. Found the info elsewhere. thanks

What size is the torch ?

Hi did you had any success on this endeavor ?

@@VincentNeemie long time ago, I forgot 😁

It is a nice machine with no sheet meat self drilling screws, only bolts and machined screws.

It is a rebranded STEL welder from Italy. Excellent, solid welders.

jas van that's a good question, I live in Nebraska have an uninsulated 24x20 garage and run a propane heater in there to make it bare able and do notice moisture on tools,tv, slight rust on ways of machines but no issues with the esab inverter

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Joseph DESTAUBIN well, it’s clear you aren’t a lawyer. They don’t have to prove malicious intent. It’s complex, but they just have to show possible harm. The problem with a teardown is that something that looks cheap, may actually work very well. That’s the problem with tear downs, they can be deceptive. But I’m now really curious to know which company that was. I have a suspicion, but I don’t want to state it here because I don’t want to add to any problems he may have.

You are quite correct, I am not a lawyer. But I thought I make it clear that harm that results from stating what is true is defensible as such, so long as malicious intent is not at issue.

The point I was making is that they have little to prove. This isn’t a situation where malicious intent needs to be involved, just the lack of understanding that statements that are unproven can hurt the company. I had two companies over the years, and was involved with various legal issues. Companies always have some sort of issue. I’m familiar with this sort of situation. What he may have said, and I say may, because I don’t know the specifics, could have resulted in loss of sales and damage to reputation. The problem with tear downs, as I mentioned, is that they’re not always a good indicator as to actual performance and reliability, though amateur “detectives” often think they are. It’s possible the company could take him to court. The problem here is not even whether they would win a suit, but that they could cost him time and money he can’t afford to spend. That’s the danger. It’s an iffy proposition to assume that if they lost, they would be required to pay for costs. Maybe, maybe not. All in all, some companies are very sensitive to these kinds of statements, and there is one I know of who is not only very sensitive, but one that I’ve had a run in with myself. I actually had to threaten them myself with action. But most people can’t do that, and so are vulnerable. In that case, it’s best not to mention names.

Mike Hagins what part of the country do you live , I am looking at this welder also and I have heard that these inverters are sensitive to moisture / humidity levels since their is a lot more electronics in them compared to a transformer machines and need a climate controlled atmosphere ,i.e. Heated or cooled building , I live in the Midwest ( Michigan ) and humidity is higher where I live compared to others and I don't have a climate controlled garage ,

I am in Missouri. Never have a problem, and I use it in my earth contact home/ workshop so the humidity can get high in the summer.

@@jasvan4359 I bought the Invertig 221 2 months ago and I live in Fl. No problem with humidity at all!

I bought the DV also.

Chris Miller I did a comparison on a dynasty and 221.

@@weldingjunkie Sorry you had problems with you Dynasty. Your vid about your problems was a eye opener about Millers, I have had an Miller Econotig for about 15 years, transformer based tig, and it has been solid but just used it for SMAW only.