YESWELDER NEW TIG 250P Setup & start tig welding Steel & aluminum. Discount Code in description!
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- Опубліковано 6 сер 2020
- In this video I will be showing you how to setup the brand new YesWelder 250P TIG welder that they just released onto the market. This is a great 250amp Tig welder for the price and I don't think there is anyone that can beat their price with all the advanced features that this TIG has. If you would like to purchase one you can go direct to their site here: yeswelder.com/products/tig250...
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If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments section and I will be glad to answer them if I can.
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Enjoy your videos Don! You do a great job explaining the machine! I ordered my 250P a few days ago so this will be a learning experience for me. Keep up the good work!
Hi Keith! You will be very impressed with how well these welders work! Let me know if you have any questions when you get it. 😁👍Don
WELL YOU HAVE THE BOSS CHANNEL! I bought this welder because of value, really yes should pay you for your clear instructions. I hope you much success! I have been with you tube from before being with google . I believe yours is the best of all instructional vids. Keep it up and thanks
Thank you my friend for your very kind comments! I really appreciate them and you taking the time to comment. 😊🙏Don
Thanks for the professionally done videos. You'd make a great shop instructor!
Thank you Dave! 👍😀
I’m just starting out with Tig welding. Thank you for showing me the basics of this welder.
Glad to help Thomas! Let me know if you ever have questions as you get to welding. 😊👍
@@PranaTech I will, I’m just learning to tig weld. I’m making piano sound board cleaners out of steel. I’ve been mig welding so far. Tig would be a nicer cleaner weld. Thank you.
I wanted to thank you on your modesty as well! So many on you tube have the game " fake it till you make it"
Thank you again!🙏😊
Have a Hobart 140 for things around my shop, im not a "welder" but do ok at it. Id like to do a DIY camper project out of aluminum & ran across this little unit while researching Tigs. As a newbie, your video has to be one of the best I've seen on explaining how to work one of these. Thank you.
Hey, thanks for your kind comment! I really appreciate it!😊👍
Ordered the 250 today, you convinced me.
Oh good! I welded aluminum with mine today for a couple hours and I love it! Great welder!👍😁
Let me know if you have any questions when you get it.👍
A++++++, Great video! I’m liking the YESWELDER Brand these days, good to see your content, Very Good!
Thank you for your nice comment! 😁👍Don
Thanks! Just received my yeswelder today. Need to pickup a tank of argon and I'll be ready to roll.
Awesome! Let me know if you have any questions setting it up. I have been welding a bunch of aluminum with mine lately.👍😊
Awesome, just ordered mines , should be coming in , so when I get it I’ll set it the same settings you ate your👊👍🏻
That’s great Antonio! That’s why I made the video so you could get started welding quicker and without all the experimenting. Let me know if you have any questions when you get it. Enjoy!😀👍Don
Got an update?
Happy New Year , many blessings going your way, Iam trying to Tig weld 18 gauge steel sheet , what settings should I use ?
Thanks! Very well done.
Thank you!😊👍
What size Din connectors they use on this machine ?Just curious , if smaller Tig torches can be use on this machine like 17 or 20 water cooled one . THX
Thanks for showing me how to set up my welder the extra 5 point connector pin was throwing me off as I thought it too needed to be connected as well with no extra outlet thanks again a happy welder
Hi Brian! Glad my video helped! Enjoy the new welder and let me know if you have any questions. 😊👍Don
@@PranaTech thanks for your response I got the welder to try to fix. my truck radiator its like pounding a tack with a sledge hammer as I wound up buying a new radiator anyway and looks like I paid twice as to what its worth should have waited for Amazon sails
Looking into a secondary tig welder. Thanks for sharing.
You are welcome 👍😁
It looks like this model is no longer available on Yeswelder's site as of August 2023. There are still some on Amazon - I picked one up there for $425 mid July. No regrets so far. Thanks for the in-depth review.
Hi Tom! That’s really weird. I just looked on their site and I can find no signs of it at all. That is a great price that you got yours for!👍 I use mine all the time in my welding business. I run it with my Honda 5000 generator in the back of my truck and it works great! I repaired an aluminum pontoon boat the other day and it still welds like the day I got it. Great machine for the money! 😁👍
Don, I'm glad to hear yours is used often, and is holding up. One sort of rolls the dice on longevity with these lower cost units. I'm curious if you use the advanced pulse functions? I'd very much like to see a deeper dive into those functions and when / how to use them. I suppose it would be the about same for that ArcCaptain you just reviewed too. Thanks again for your insight, I'm really liking mine so far!
Hi Tom! When I initially purchased the first Yeswelder Mig a few years ago, I had never heard of them and just needed a cheap mig for a project I wanted to build quickly. I purchased it with the mindset that it was a disposable unit and that if it lasted a year, I would be overjoyed! I still have it and use it regularly in my business when I need to weld with 120 volts where I can’t get my generator into. It has been abused and just keeps going. To say I’m impressed is an understatement! As far as the pulse feature, I use it occasionally when I do fusion welding with 3000 or 5000 series aluminum with no filler metal. It works great for that. 😊👍
Does Yesweld offer a hand control instead of peddle, handicapped and not able to run foot control
Thanks for the review, very helpful. Would you please be able to comment on how it handles 6010 and 6011? It's advertised to be able to "handle" it. I'm wondering how well. I'd truly appreciate it.
Hi there, I havent played with it as a stick welder, but it does everything else so well that I’m sure their claims are true. 👍😁
Can you post a link to the power (mains) plug. I am considering getting this welder but want to make sure I have the correct wall outlet. Thanks
Hi Rob, it’s a standard 30 amp plug. If your wall outlet is different or the older style, just swap out the outlet with the new style from Home Depot. I’m not at home right now but I can take a picture of the plug and post it when I get home. 😁👍
I've had this welder for about a year and like it a lot, but mine did not come from Yeswelder with a pedal (for whatever reason). Do you happen to know if a pedal other than YW's offering will work okay? I'm trying to save some money, as theirs is about 99 dollars currently, but I see others as low as 40. What should I look for to help ensure quality? Thanks for this really helpful video! Subscribed!
Thank you for the great comment! I appreciate it! I’ve owned a bunch of pedals from the cheapest to my own custom one that I built and I have a couple Nova pedals. Trust me on this advice, do not buy a cheap pedal. The $40 ones are really junk in my opinion. They work but will cause you to struggle in your Tig welding and in the end you will regret it because you could have put that money towards a good pedal. The Yeswelder pedal is worth every penny they are charging for it. It works just as well as my Nova pedal which costs $165. Best deal I’ve seen for a well made pedal. Hope this helps! 😁👍Don
Just bought this welder and came in yesterday. Would like to talk to you more on how to use it. Thank you for the video
Hi Armour, I’ll try and help in any way I can. My email is pranateq@gmail.com. Let me know what questions you have.😀👍
You sure that’s the right email
Hello i have seen all of your yes welder videos and they are very helpful. Have you looked into or tried the Yes Welder 270 amp multi process welder ? I have not seen any reviews for it. Thanks
Hi Shelby, I’ve looked at it and I’m sure it’s a great welder if it’s anything like their other welders, but I just don’t have the room for it in my shop. Thanks for your nice comment!😀👍Don
so how do you keep from getting burned on bare skin like arms and legs?
Also Iam welding 1/4 aluminum, so I may need your help with the settings plz👍🏻
Just got my 250 tig. I am used to having a torch with a dinse connector, this threw me off. How does the torch get power without connecting to the negative output terminal??
High Mark. The main hand tightened black plastic fitting that attaches the torch to the welder is brass and the current flows through that out to the torch.😊👍
Man I just love your videos! Picked up the 205D, plasma cutter and now this 250p just arrived. Looking forward to trying it out. Do you have any recommendations on guides/books for welding configuration by metal? Can't figure out when you would want pulse vs straight vs AC vs DC. Even TIG vs MIG has me puzzled. Have you written a book/guide on that? I'd totally pick it up if you did. Hope you have gotten love from Yeswelder for all the gear I've bought from them through your links.
Anyways cheers!
-Shawn
Hi Shawn! Thank you so much for your nice comments! Made my whole week!😊 So, I’ve been Tig welding since right after high school, but only carbon steel. About 3 years ago I decided to learn how to weld aluminum. I found two channel’s content to be the best for me. I started out with Jody at weldingtipsandtricks on UA-cam and once I got the basics of aluminum Tig down I then found Aaron at 6061.com’s UA-cam channel and I bought his online course and it has really helped me get really decent welds on aluminum. I’m no professional at all, but I build a lot of projects now out of aluminum and they come out great. I actually enjoy Tig welding aluminum above any other welding now. As far as when to use which method, I use mig when I’m welding up projects like benches and tables and trailers etc… because it is so quick and you can build things fast. I hardly use my Tig for regular carbon steel anymore, unless I need things to be very precise and I can’t afford any warpage from the welding process. I use my Tig in AC for aluminum and DC for stainless and carbon steel. I only use pulse when doing fusion welds with no filler on stainless or aluminum and never on structural welds. Mainly for things like building enclosures and boxes etc. Thank you for using my links! They do give a me little love and it helps me buy supplies and consumables so I can keep building projects and making videos. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask anytime. Thanks again!🙏😊Don
How do you set it up for stick welding? I'm having no luck trying to do so
Hi Richard, to set yours up for stick, put the electrode holder cable into the positive output socket and the ground cable into the negative socket. Then select stick on the mode and then electrode size over on the far right middle of the 3 led lights on the control panel. Then select what amperage you want and start stick welding.😊👍 hope this helps!
Matched all of your settings on my welder but the only thing that happens is high frequency comes on for maybe one second and that's it,the only thing that's different is that I'm using the button on the torch instead of a foot pedal,any suggestions
Hi Richard, I’ve never welded with the button on the torch, only the foot pedal. There might be something wrong with the button.🥺
Really enjoy your videos. I recently purchased this TIG unit and am looking to install a 220v circuit for it. What amperage is the circuit that you are running it on? Their website states a 63A input current, but this seems really high.
Hi Chris, I am running mine on a 30 amp breaker with #10 wire and I have never tripped the breaker ever. I weld at 250 amps all the time and so I believe 30 amps is a great plenty for this welder. My run from my breaker box is about 20 feet so your wire size may vary depending on your distance.😊👍
@@PranaTech Appreciate the reply! I went for a 50 amp breaker so it sounds like I'm all set.
You’ll definitely have plenty of power now!😊👍
Hello Don,
I am fairly new to welding , I do own a Mig welder but i have been looking to buy a Tig welder. I have watched your videos on your yeswelder Tig , but yeswelder also sells another Tig I believe it's a 205DS which I think the biggest difference is it wont weld Aluminum. But I am lost understanding what exactly what all the capability of this Tig is able to do. I do mainly thinner metals yard art , but would like to know that I can weld thicker metal if I need to.
Do you have any information on this other Tig-yeswelder ? I plan on buying in the next couple of months.
Thank you
Hi Brian, the 205DS is primarily a mig welder and has the capability to use a lift Tig torch. It will do basic Tig welding but with no control of amperage like Yeswelder’s 250P Tig welder. I do a lot of yard art stuff myself and Tig welding thin materials is so much easier with the foot pedal control that the 250P has. It has high frequency starting also so you don’t have to touch the metal to start an arc. You would be much happier with the 250P especially since you already have a mig welder. Let me know if you have any other questions. 👍😀Don
Did I see you show how to upgrade the torch on this 250P? I cant seem to find the video now? I hate the big 26 size torch and want to convert to 17 stubby.
Hi there, sorry for the delay in my response. I’ve been sick for a few days and got behind on answering comments. Here is how I converted mine.
You will need one of these couplers amzn.to/3vLQHJn
Step 1. Chuck it up in a vise (preferably a drill press) and then drill out the center solid section with a 37/64” drill. Step 2. Cut the coupler off just past the hex nut section because it was too long as it was for our purpose. Step 3. You then run a 5/8-18 tap through the whole long piece that has the hex nut on it. Start from the side that is already threaded, away from the hex nut section. Once it is tapped all the way through, you can thread it on to the Yeswelder fitting that the factory Tig torch threads on to. This now becomes a female compression fitting that many companies like CK worldwide make torches to fit. The on that I chose is the CK Worldwide model TL2112HSF FX It is a 200 amp air cooled torch with a flex head and works great without all the bulk of that factory torch. I hope this helps and let me know if you have any questions. I am planning to do a video showing this but I haven’t had the time yet with all my other projects. 😁👍
@@PranaTech Thanks, I'll give that a try. I remember seeing a #short video on someone taking apart the YESwelder #26 torch handle, removing the shrink-wrap, and taking it apart there to add a Ck torch. That would allow to use the factory cable. Thanks again for the info.
That’s a great idea too! I think my CK torch will thread right onto the factory hose! The Flexhose that comes with the CK torch is way better than the factory rubber hose but if the goal is to get a decent Tig torch going quickly then that is probably the fastest and cheapest way. I will put that in my video too so others can use that info. Thanks! 😊👍
Can you use this machine for welding with gasless? Coming from a beginner wanting to get into the hobby!
Hi Thao! This welder can’t be used gasless. If you are just starting out I would suggest going with their 205DS MiG welder. It can be used for welding with or without. 👍😊
My AHP AlphaTIG 203XI is the same price, but mine comes with a flex next torch with 17 and 9 heads and a Nova foot pedal. It may not have the 250 "reported" amps, but I know that Yeswelders DO NOT output at the current they say they are, so it's a lot closer than you think. Yeswelder does have a better return policy though.
AHP are great welders! I had the 201XD and it was excellent but no where near the power of this Yeswelder. I struggled to weld 1/4” aluminum with it and I can weld 3/8” aluminum with this 250 Yeswelder. I’m glad that you’re happy with the AHP👍😊
I just received my 250 welder when I welded aluminum it worked really good made a nice clean buzz sound now it's still welds but it does not have that clean buzz sound no more what could cause that I have put new tungsten and did not fix the problem. It makes kind of a spattery crackle sound but it's still welds and it's not as shiny anymore.
Hi Bill, what frequency are you welding at and what thickness aluminum?
Thank you for the reply I looked at the frequency and it was at 38 bumped it up to 120 and it works nice now.
Awesome! 😁👍
I read somewhere that when activating the foot pedal, keep the gas off so you don't waste it as you hold down the foot pedal. Then turn on the gas.
That’s a pretty good idea 👍 😎
did try the 120v outlet plug?
Hi there, sorry, the Tig 250 pro is only 220volts. The Mig 205DS that I did a review of is dual voltage though.😀👍
Tungsten just balls out any tips
I do a mobile tire shop and I straighten wheels.
I'm looking to start welding in my mobile setup. What welder would you recommend for a beginner in a mobile situation for hairline cracks in aluminum wheels?
Will the Yes welder 250P get to the job done?
Hi there! I use my 250P for my mobile Tig all the time. I can do wheels up to 1/2” thick if I preheat a little bit. Wheels are tough to weld depending on the casting alloy. Some weld great and others have so much crap in them that it can be a real pain. You will need more amps if you are going to weld thicker than 1/2” though. Hope this helps.😁👍
@@PranaTech thanks for reaching out. Luckily I only plan to do the back of the barrel which is the most common. I'll avoid the thick stuff on the face of the rim.
Thanks again
That’s great, this welder will work good for your purposes then.👍
I ordered this same welder. I was just wondering how many amps is sufficient for this breaker and what wire size is appropriate. is it a 6 awg or 4 and a 60 amps breaker? I would appreciate it if you can reply for my queries
Hi Lepanto! A 30 amp breaker is what I’m using and it is wired with 10awg wire. Sorry for the delay in my response, I just noticed your comment. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks, Don
@@PranaTech Thank you for your reply. highly appreciated. Anyway, nice video especially for someone who is starting to learn tig welding.
How Pray tell do you set pre flow?
I can not seem to get the Argon to flow and service amps to initiate? :-( 250P)
Hi Steve, when you turn the unit on it will default to the amps setting. Press the big knob on the front and each time you press it it will advance to the next field of adjustment. Keep scrolling all the way through until you get back to the first setting on the left which is pre flow. Turn the knob to change the settings. I have mine set at .5 seconds. Are you using just the button on the torch or a foot pedal?
@@PranaTech
trying the foot pedal but I will use the trigger if need be. It might. Be a faulty foot pedal 🤔
Hi Steve. Yes, that was my thought. If you plug in the torch and it won’t activate the gas or arc, it probably is a problem in the welder. With the foot pedal, will it start the high frequency and initiate an arc?
Can you make a video how yo seg DC pulse.
Hi Pete! I haven’t done any pulse welding with this welder on DC yet. I have been playing with it welding aluminum on pulse and I’ve had my best luck with the pulse set at about 1/2 a second and 50% background amps in between pulses. It should work good for steel as well, unless you are welding thin sheet and then you would need to increase the pulses per second to adjust for thin material.👍😊
hello . I live in europe and i want to know what kind of adaptor should i buy to plug the argon into the machine. My machines have a quick coupling adapter, this one has not.
Hi Paulo! Here in the US the standard argon fitting is a 5/8” by 18 threads per inch. In metric countries the fitting I believe is M16 x 1.5
You could also cut the end off the argon hose that comes with the welder and insert a barbed fitting with a clamp that will more easily adapt to your quick change fittings. Hope this helps! 😊👍
@@PranaTech thanks very much i will do that. Another thing the torch is a 26 not a 17?
Hi Paulo! Yes the torch is a 26 size which is just a heavier duty version of a 17. All size 17 accessories fit 26 size torches.😊👍
hi can I used Ck flex with this TIG machine
Hi Julio, it is just a size 26 torch so I think it will be pretty compatible. I am used to a flex head as well and I am planning to install a CK flex head as well but I haven’t yet, so I don’t know all that will be needed.😁👍
What causes the display to flash 104 and the welder to not work?
Hi Jake, I’m sorry but I have no idea on that problem at all.🤔
I need help with setting up machine to weld carbon steel can you help please
Hi Miguel! I’ll gladly help in any way I can. What do you need help with?😊
i have one of those machines and i followed how you set it up for tig welding aluminum and it barely sparked, when i received the machine it was damaged right out of the box, it won't even stick weld, can you help me please, i would really like to talk to you other than on here if possible, preferably by phone...
Hi Pickleman, sorry to hear about the welder not starting. Sounds like the only thing that is working is the high frequency start and not the main voltage. Here is my email pranateq@gmail.com I’ll try and help you as much as I can but it sounds like there is a problem with the main board. You will have to email support at Yeswelder and get a service ticket started.
I need help with my tig250 ac/dc to weld quarter inch thick aluminum square tube
Ok, what problem are you having and what are your settings? 😊👍
I enjoy your educational content and skill.
I purchased a Yeswelder 250P and now have an aluminum gate project to complete. My problem is setting the machine. I am not familiar with the control panel and I can not seem to get the argon to start when torch is started. Can you please provide an idiot proof printed diagram of the control panel and proper settings for
1/8" Aluminum
1/16" SS
1/4" CS
Hi Steve! I’ll be glad to help in any way I can. Can you tell me if you are using a pedal or just the tig torch with the button on it?
Foot pedal
Thanks for an informative video Don! Great job! I have experience with a Tig Miller Dial Arc HF, but none with the new solid state welders with all the features available. I just received the Yes 250P and started trying to figure it out... I have no experience with a foot pedal or all these features. The tig I had weighed 500 lbs and was "On or Off" and I was only welding 1/4 to 3/8" aluminum. I now need to weld 22 to 18 gauge mild steel. Your video above only shows settings for aluminum. Are the settings close to the same for steel? I would like to hear how you set it up for the thin steel I'll be welding, if you have a few minutes. I restore old classic British Leyland cars and some of that old steel is very thin that has to be restored. I look forward to hearing from you if you get the chance! Thanks so much! Keep the great videos coming! Bennet A
Hi Bennet! Great to hear you got one of these great Tig welders! Ok, for thin steel I use these settings. 18ga. I use 65 amps on DC with about 12-15cfh of argon flow. I use a #8 gas lens cup when welding mild steel. I use 3/32” diameter 2% lanthanated tungsten for just about everything unless I’m going above 200 amps and then I switch to 1/8” tungsten. When I weld in new steel on automotive panels I tend to do small tack welds around the perimeter and then do small stitch welds of like 1/2” long around the perimeter to minimize heat buildup in any one area. This helps me keep the thin metal from warping. I also keep a damp rag to cool the welds from the backside and this also helps with minimizing the warpage. The fit up of the metal replacement needs to be tight joints to make it easier to Tig weld too. For 22ga. I just back it down to probably to 45-50 amps. I’ve never welded in panels that thin but it should be about the same process. let me know if you have any other questions. 😊👍Don
@@PranaTech Thanks so much for the incredibly quick response! In trying the settings I find that the white arc which allows me to see the puddle clearly, goes "off and on" constantly. I am not familiar with the "slope up and slope down" feature, for my experience with tig is the Miller mentioned earlier, welding 1/4 to 3/8" aluminum building a hangar door for my hangar (55' x 16' bifold), with no pedal and wide open setting! Can you please enlighten me as to why the arc may be going off and on. Is it the settings on this welder or is it this inexperienced operator??? I'm thinking it may have something to do with the slope down... don't know. Your arc when you demoed your beads, stayed consistent across the entire length of the bead.... Thanks again for your help and expertise! Bennet
Hi Bennet! It sounds to me like the welder is set on pulse mode. Over on the lower left the button that switches from ac to dc and to stick should be set on the upper straight line on ac. This is normal ac welding. The next one down with peaks and valleys is the pulse setting. It is the same for dc welding when doing steel. I don’t use the upslope or downslope as I like to control this myself with the foot pedal. Also remember that the welder defaults to the button on the torch and if you want to use the foot pedal, you have to push and hold the pedal for 5 seconds until the remote light illuminates on the lower right side of the panel. Otherwise you will receive full amperage when you start your arc. This is annoying to me but it is just a part of the way this welder works. Hopefully this helps and let me know if you have any other questions.😊👍
What amp breaker are you using for the power supply?
Hi Jorge! I’m using a 30 amp breaker and it has never tripped running at full amps many times.👍😊
@@PranaTech thanks for the reply will definitely keep it in mind when I purchase the setup
Anytime Jorge!😊👍
Hey Don , I got my welder going, but I need your help , Iam welding 1/4 inch aluminum frame and I can’t get the setttings correct , plz whatever you can help me on this
Good morning Antonio! Ok, here are my settings for ¼” aluminum. Set the machine to AC and 2T. Make sure the ground is over on the positive outlet. Amps are set at 210 and frequency is set at 80. AC balance is set at 35. Argon flow set at 25 cfh or 20 psi unless you are using a gas lens kit on your torch (which I recommend) then you can reduce flow to 15 cfh with the gas lens setup. Use 3/32 tungsten 2% lanthanated for everything. Grind about a 25-30 degree cone on the tungsten. Make sure you press the pedal with the machine on until the indicator light over on the lower right of the display comes on and indicates that the machine knows the pedal is hooked up. Make sure the aluminum is wire brushed and acetone cleaned to remove all contamination. Hope this helps you! Let me know what kind of problem you are having and I’ll see if I can help. 👍😀Don
@@PranaTech thank you so much Don , Iam about to start in a few , this is a blessing , god bless you and your family
No problem at all! Let me know if you have any other issues and I will try and help. Blessings to you as well my friend!😁🙏❤️
Did it come with the foot pedal or did you have to order it separately
Hi Craig, mine came with a pedal, but it was not one anyone would want. I upgraded to an SSC pedal and now Yeswelder sells a good one on their site which is just a copy of the SSC. I don’t think they come with a pedal now so you will have to order one with it when you buy the welder. 😊👍
@@PranaTech I think they had the old setup listed on the site still and that's where everything was messed up they recently changed things on the website and they dropped the price another $50 from the deal 4 days ago
Wow! That’s a smokin’ deal!🎉👍😱
Can you show us the set up on how to stick weld with the machine
I don’t stick weld very much and I don’t have any electrodes right now to play with. Sorry man.
Do you have a cheat sheet to help with going from metric to decimal?
Hi Robert, sorry I don’t have a cheat sheet for the metric to decimal. For mig it’s pretty simple. .023 wire is .6mm. .030 wire is .8mm and .035 wire is .9mm. When I have to do more than this I just use an online converter for inch to metric.😀👍
Multiply or divide by 25.4
How do you identify the type of aluminum ie 6061 or ?
Hi Adam, well usually it is marked, but if they’re not marked then 3000 series has a kinda brushed type of finish and usually comes in large sheets and 6061 has faint linear roll lines from when it was rolled into its shape at the factory. Hope this helps.😊👍
@@PranaTech Thanks for your help. I appreciate your time. There is alot of information on what to do when you know the type of aluminum out there but not many videos on how to find out
Hola don.
Saludos desde colima.
Hola mi amigo!😀
Do you know if the torch and the pedal can be swapped out?
Hi Josh, yes they can. You just unplug the torch control plug and screw in the pedal control plug. Once you do this you have to hold down the pedal for 5 seconds or so until the indicator light comes on over on the lower right side of the display panel. This indicates that the control board knows you are using the pedal for amperage control. If you shut the welder off you will need to press the pedal again until the light comes on because the computer doesn’t save the setting. Let me know if you have any other questions. 😀👍Don
@@PranaTech Do you have any suggestions for upgraded torches and pedals for this unit?
Ah, whoops I totally misread you previous comment! Sorry! So, yes, I’m running a Nova pedal for the AHP 201XD. It works awesome and is a huge upgrade over the factory Yeswelder pedal! You will have to rewire the plug from the AHP 7 pin to a GX16 5 pin plug that fits the Yeswelder plug but it is really easy if you know how to solder wires. If you can Tig weld I’m sure you can solder a few wires.👍 I have a diagram that I made that shows exactly which wire goes where for the conversion. Here is a link to my diagram for the conversion. drive.google.com/file/d/1ensmrBx3Y1fsxU2AME1HBv9_G13EQOZ0/view?usp=drivesdk You could just cut the plug off the Yeswelder pedal and wire it to the Nova pedal for the AHP, or you could get a female 7 pin GX20 socket and a GX16 5 pin plug and make an adapter that goes between to adapt the Nova pedal to the Yeswelder. As far as the torch goes, I’m probably going to replace it with a CK Worldwide flex head when I have some extra $$$. I haven’t had time to dig into the Yeswelder torch to see what the connection is at the torch head though. I did install a stubby gas lens kit into the Yeswelder torch because I do a lot of aluminum welding and it makes a huge difference in the way my welds come out. You use less gas as well.👍😀 let me know if you have any other questions. Don
The one thing I can’t figure out in my machine is when I’m using the foot pedal once I press the pedal it’s all or nothings with my heat. I can’t adjust the heat with my foot like you’d typically be able to do on other machines. Where or how do I adjust that on the settings?
Hi Brandon, ok so because the torch has a switch as the standard startup setting, you have to hold the pedal for 4-5 seconds so the machine senses you are using the pedal. Once it senses it, the upper led light of the three on the lower right of the control panel, will light up and then you will have full control with the pedal. Let me know if you have any other questions.😀👍
Prana-Tech awesome thank you for the quick response!
No problem my friend! Glad I could help and that it was a simple fix! 😀
Debating between these three machines you've looked at: Yeswelder 250P, Hynade 200, or PrimeWeld 225X. Help me decide!?!?
Hi Bob, well they are all great machines and I’m confident that you would be happy with any one of them. For me, I weld a lot of aluminum and sometimes thicker aluminum, so the Yeswelder with 250 amps is the right welder for what I do. If you mainly weld thinner aluminum and stainless, the Hynade or the primeweld would be great. I know it is a tough decision. The only one that I have long term experience with is the Yeswelder and it has been a downright workhorse for me. I weld with it maxed out at 250 amps all the time and it has never faltered. It’s a great machine. Hope this helps. 😊👍Don
I want to upgrade my yeswelder to a ck torch
Do you know if there is a adapter that would work with that to make the ck torch work ?
Yes! I just finished doing this to mine. Here is a link to the adapter on eBay. www.ebay.com/itm/174825692252?hash=item28b46c5c5c:g:c9oAAOSw76lcQodL It is a little pricey at $32 but a quick and easy way to get it done. I made my own adapter by taking a Western AW-430 double female and drilling it out and then tapping it 5/8-18 straight through and then shortening the coupler. The couplers are $4-$5 on eBay but if you don’t already have the 5/8-18 tap and a 37/64 drill, it ends up cheaper to just buy the adapter on eBay. I’m actually working on a video on how to upgrade your pedal to a Nova or SSC and CK torch and a Tig button setup. 😁👍
@@PranaTech thanks got it ordered
The peddle mod would be awesome that is my next upgrade to it but could not find a way to do it.
So to upgrade your pedal, you just order one for the AHP 201XD and then install a GX16 5 pin plug on the cord. It is not hard and I have a schematic that shows exactly how to transfer the wires from the one plug to the new one. drive.google.com/file/d/1ensmrBx3Y1fsxU2AME1HBv9_G13EQOZ0/view?usp=drivesdk And here is a link to a picture of the CK flex head torch I used drive.google.com/file/d/16uazLI7uoQjj03WPGQBLkKhV2T8h8SYP/view?usp=drivesdk Hope this help and let me know if you have any questions.😊Don
@@PranaTech thanks
Is there a better web site to get the nova peddle from and the plug adapter?
Amazon is the best place to get the plugs. Here is a link www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08NX3BK1R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 You can find them in a single set but the price is about the same as this set of five. This will give you some spares in case anything ever happens to the plug. Here is also a link to Amazon for the correct Nova pedal. www.amazon.com/dp/B07534C15W/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&aaxitk=e41972199c8479da2d4a1d81ef104793&hsa_cr_id=7843351320201&pd_rd_plhdr=t&pd_rd_r=42b5391b-4948-44df-bdf1-e372c60c0726&pd_rd_w=IPK14&pd_rd_wg=8vdgr&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_mcd_asin_2_title 👍
Hi I purchased this welder about a month ago and haven't heard anything about it being shipped or anything I have no idea what I'm going to be receiving it and I've tried with the customer support and it's just being difficult very disappointed can anybody tell me how long it took them to get their welder
It took about a month and a half to get mine. The extra consumables, the regulator all shipped super fast. I think what happens is the have a sale combined with a heavy push on advertising, they get more orders then they can ship immediately. It did come and works great. Takes a bit to get use to the settings but it is intuitive.
Hmm, just got mine today. I didn't realize the peddle wasn't in the kit, sold separately ☹️
Yes, that is a bummer! I understand that companies want to keep the price down, but most Tig welders in the US want an argon regulator and a pedal.🤔
Comparing this, AHP 203xi and Primeweld Tig225x. Everyone agrees the primeweld warranty and customer service is top notch, but one thing I don’t really like is the analog knobs. I’m fine with analog but it doesn’t have markings or clicks for values, it seems like guesstimates. At least on digital you know exactly where you’re at and repeatability seems better.
I had the AHP predecessor 201XD and it was basically the same as the primeweld 225. I think they were made in the same factory by the looks of the welders. I liked the simplicity of the analog settings but the power just wasn’t enough for me. I wanted to weld 1/4” aluminum and it would really struggle to do it at max amps. When I got the Yeswelder, it was more powerful right out of the box. At 200 amps I could easily weld 1/4” plate and at 250 amps I have welded 1/2” aluminum with a little preheat. Don’t know if this helps you make your decision or not. All three are great welders. If you are not going to be welding aluminum you will probably be happy with any one of them.😁👍
How I connect the gas to the machine and what can I gas thank I need
It comes with an argon hose that threads into the back of the welder. The other end you will screw into the Argon regulator that you will need to get from Amazon. Here is a link for one.www.amazon.com/RX-WELD-Argon-Regulator-Welding/dp/B08P5968X5/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=J4VNJ3PVTFVC&keywords=argon+regulator&qid=1656648396&sprefix=Argon+%2Caps%2C574&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyTVg3QU5OMElOVlRBJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODkyMDc0VkhNUVdEQTlaMVBDJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwMjY2MjMxOEQ3RDdEMElTQTlaJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== This regulator threads right on to the tank. The tank you need is Argon gas for Tig welding. Hope this helps 😁👍
@@PranaTech thank you
Nice video brother. Do you know a way I can replace the tig rig with a regular rig. Or a way I can use it without the remotes
Hi James! Sorry for the delay in my response. I was gone welding all day yesterday and didn’t see this until today. Ok, if you want to convert to an American air cooled torch the process is pretty straight forward. You will need one of these couplers www.amazon.com/Stark-Welding-Coupler-Fitting-Coupling/dp/B086R7RH67/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=15KUIH8AJPOEK&keywords=argon+coupler&qid=1658870010&sprefix=argon+coupler%2Caps%2C253&sr=8-4 You then cut one end off just past the hexagon part. You have to drill the barrier out of the middle and then run a 5/8-18 tap all the way through it. This then threads onto the welder and becomes a female for the us made torches to thread into. The torch needs to have a 5/8-18 male which is very common. I’m using a CK worldwide torch. Let me know if you have any questions. 😊👍
@@PranaTech thanks that would make a Awesome video.
I’m actually working on a video now. I have also converted mine to water cooled torch as well. All of it will be in the video. 😁👍
@@PranaTech that’s awesome! Maybe you can also show how to rig up the heavy hitter/black mamba style types of tig rigs also. I’ll be Patiently waiting on that video thanks.
Hi James, from what I can see the Black Mamba rig uses a din connector for power and a separate hose fitting for argon flow. My adapter setup will work for the argon hose. You just screw the argon hose into the connector that you would normally use for the Chinese torch. For power you would use the Din connector to the left of the normal Tig torch fitting on the front panel. They are both live with full amps when welding. Hope this helps.😁👍Don
Will this tig 1” aluminum? Looking for a welding machine for my awning company
Hi Quinton, I’ve welded 5/8” plate with it with a little pre-heating up to 200 degrees. Are you welding solid 1” aluminum or lighter aluminum to the 1”?
@@PranaTech it’s hollow round bar
Oh, then it will weld it great! 😁👍
Could you tell me the dimensions of this welder please. Length, Width and Height? Also the weight. I want to see if it will fit on my welding cart. Great video. Thanks
Ezelk, I’m at work today so I can’t measure mine right now. I’m a firefighter so I won’t get off until 8:00 in the morning so I can measure it then. I can assure you though that it will fit. I welded up a cart to fit my AHP Tig and when I got this one it was half the size and would fit on any cart out there. 👍😁
@@PranaTech Not in a huge hurry. When ever you get around to it. I made up a welding cart/folding table and my miller 211 fits on the shelf. My second shelf is empty right now and this welder may fit on this empty self. Thanks for the super quick response back. Looks like you may be in the Tuscon/Phoenix area. Cactus in the background of one of your videos. I live in Montana. Thanks Eric
Hi Eric, good eyes! Yes, I’m on the north end of Tucson.👍😀 I’ll send you some dimensions in the morning. Don
I just bought this welder and I'm trying to set it up to just run dc straight. when I hit the trigger or push the pedal, I get about 4 seconds of a low buzzing sounding arc and then it shuts off. it's driving me nuts. any suggestions?
Hi Wisco! Ok, usually this is because you don’t have a ground. The 4 seconds are from the high frequency trying to start the main arc. Is the ground cable in the slot on the far right on the welder marked +? 😊👍
Yes it is and secured to my table. When I hit the trigger I can hear a buzzing inside the box As well .
And it only stays on for about 2 seconds max. Then shuts off . My post flow still continues but I never get an actual arc
Ok, do you see any high frequency arc ? A tiny arc from the electrode to the workpiece? Will it begin the arc if you scratch start it?
It does do the high frequency arc for about 2 seconds then goes right out after that .
Ciao mi chiamo Daniele Breda, stavo cercando proprio una saldatrice per saldare alluminio, sono contento di avere trovato questo video perché o visto che questa saldatrice e la migliore di tutte quelle che o visto e come funzionano deve dire che ai spiegato molto professionale devo trovare il sito per comprare la saldatrice, comunque per me e la prima saldatrice a tig .spero di essere soddisfatto. Grazie
Ciao amico! Grazie per i tuoi gentili commenti e sono felice di aiutarti in ogni modo possibile. Vi auguro una buona giornata!
@@PranaTech ciao oggi pomeriggio sono riuscito ad aquistare la saldatrice che avevi commentato, non o presso il pedale lo prendo la prossima settimana se tu ai qualche altro tipo di pedale mi fare piacere che tu mi consigliare, se poi di che tipo di tungsteno per saldare alluminio, e se devo predere miscela per saldare o solo argon ti ringrazio.
would i be able to power this unit on a 220 30amp dryer outlet?
Hi Aaron! Yes, a 30 amp outlet will work great! That is what I’ve been using for years with this welder and even on max amps for long welds, it has never popped the breaker.😊👍
@@PranaTech thank you so much for the reassurance 🙏
Anytime! Let me know if you have any other questions or need any help with getting going with it.😊
@@PranaTech so I got the unit! thanks for the inspiration. however I'm noticing that my dryer outlet is nema 14-30. do u know if the plug that comes with this unit a 6-50??
Hi Aaron! I just went out and looked at mine and my outlet says 6-50R. 😊
Don I won’t keep bothering you and also I won’t make this a habit, but I burnt holes in the 1/4 , it started off real good but then everything went downhill, could it be the pure tungsten
Hi Antonio, you are not a bother at all and I am glad to help. Ok, first thing, is your pedal varying the amps from low to high? If it is working as it should you will need to lower the amps as you are going along when welding aluminum. Aluminum transmits the heat ahead of the weld preheating the metal. The further you weld, the amps that you started with are now too hot and if you don’t let up on the pedal reducing amperage, you will burn through the metal. Let me know if this helps.😀👍Don
@@PranaTech thank you so much, I’ll have to go get more argon , and I’ll let you know how it went , again thank you god bless
@@PranaTech hi Don, how would I know if the pedal is varying on the amps , its probly a stupid dum answer 😆, but Iam new on this
Hi Antonio, ok, so when you turn the welder on and before you begin to weld, hold the torch in the air while looking at the control panel. Over on the lower right side you will see three small led lights. Press and hold the pedal until the upper light comes on. This indicates that the welder knows that you are using the pedal. If you shut the welder off you will need to do this again each time. To make sure your pedal is varying amperage, take some scrap aluminum and barely press the pedal to get the arc started then press halfway down or more and you should see a big difference in the arc and the amount of heat. Play with it a little up and down and you will see it get hotter and colder then you will know your pedal is working.😁👍
@@PranaTech ok thank you , will do 👊👍🏻
Where do I set control for HF start?
It’s automatic and is always on. 😊👍
@@PranaTech does not seem to work on my unit. Even tried starting amps @50
Hmm, that’s not a good sign. I would email or call them and get a replacement unit.
@@PranaTech figured it out. My fault. foot, pedal preflow, 2 sec of HF, normal welding condition.
I was pedal and floating in space before approaching. HF turn on and off before I got into work zone
Awesome! Now you’ll have that knowledge burned into your brain because you figured it out yourself.😁👍
I brought the 250P AC/DC, waiting for it to ship. Jumped on Aliexpress to see if they also sell on there and found the same welder but branded KeyGree. Apparently the manufacturer of the welder, selling it themselves too. Bit sad when I saw that.
Hi James, well it may look the same but it may have cheaper components and it certainly won’t have Yeswelder’s warranty and service.😀👍
I placed an order for this 250p it doesn't list a power chord and i emailed them and they said it doesn't come with a power chord. Really? I may try and cancel my order. Thanks
Hi Luther, well that’s just silly! Yes it comes with a standard 30amp 3 prong 220v power cord that will fit most standard dryer outlets. This is if you are in the USA. I don’t know about other countries. Hope this helps. 😁👍
@@PranaTech Thank You but that is what customer support told me and sent list description and the power chord isn't listed in what comes with the welder. Where and what kind of filler rods should i purchase for Aluminum Stainless and mild steel.
Hi Luther, sorry, I meant it was silly of them to tell you that it doesn’t come with a power cord, not that you were silly. It definitely comes with the cord. 😊 For filler rod, I use 4043 3/32” for aluminum and ER70S-2 3/32” for steel and ER309 3/32” for stainless steel and hot rolled carbon steel. I just order them from Amazon and get what’s on sale and high rated. 👍😁
What size is the torch connection?
It is 5/8-18 standard Argon compression fitting. The problem is that it is male on the machine so you have to use a double female to make it work. I’m in the process of doing the conversion so I can use a CK worldwide torch. 👍😁
@@PranaTech Ebay seller unionautotech-7 has some adapters, m16x1.5 to 3/8-24. It was sold out for a while but just been relisted again.
@@PranaTech Can the machine run on 110v? What plug did it come with?
Hi there, no this Tig only runs on 220 volts. It came with the standard 30amp dryer style plug.👍😁
@@PranaTech what about an adapter? Will it be dual voltage like the other machines? or strictly 110v electronics?
All is well with the welder,your video is very informative but I don't remember you telling your viewers that to tig aluminum you need to swap the ground clamp to the positive side! You would think that with all the other tech that is built into this machine that it would do that automatically, thank you
Hi Richard, I’ve never stick welded with mine so I’ve never needed to swap the ground clamp. I Tig weld mostly aluminum but occasionally I weld steel with it and you don’t have to change anything other than the AC/DC settings on the panel. Sorry I didn’t catch that when you asked about the not keeping an arc going. Glad you got it figured out! 😊👍
Hi, I think it's the same device as the Chinese keygree
Hello! After looking at them, I think you are right! They look identical. 👍😊
Как аппарат? Кто знает?
Hello, I’m sorry I don’t speak Russian. Can you translate this into English for me?
I watch this guy, and he uses it daily in his custom auto shop and its one of the cheapest available: ua-cam.com/video/0GexJGTq4u8/v-deo.html
Seems like an excellent basic TIP welder for the average home gamer.
My machine like that won’t make a puddle
Hi Chauncy! I’ll certainly try to help. If the tungsten is balling up the ac balance sounds like it is set too high. Can you tell me what your ac balance is set at?
Looks like you could use some practice yourself there buddy
Yes, always practicing and getting better!😁👍
It still won't hold an arc for more than about a second and a half
Hi Richard, are we talking Tig or stick?
Just received my 250P today, but it doesn't come with the pedal, I am wondering if I can weld the aluminum floor in my semi trailer without the pedal.. maybe it will just be a fixed amp instead of the control amp from the pedal?
Balerio, they do sell a pedal in the accessories section of the site. It’s pretty decent for the price. It does come with the switch on the torch but that will be a fixed amperage like you said. The switch will just get the arc started at full amps set on the display. 😊👍