To be honest.... haven't seen a ton of reviews of this format where the welder can actually WELD! This was great! It had great content with everything you need w/o too much time wasted.
What about duty cycle? Warranty ? Replacement internal parts availability ? Does ac have places that will repair it for you. I'm not trying to say the cheap one isn't worth it l. What I'm getting at is there is more that goes in to the name brand machines. Yes some of it is the name you pay for but there is typically more support behind them as well. For most hobby shops it probably doesn't matter. But the people making money with a welder it starts to matter.
Excellent comment and questions. They have a 60% duty cycle and 24 month warranty. And shipping was incredibly prompt.. 48 hours to my doorstep. As far as parts goes I couldn’t tell you what it’s like to get them yet as I haven’t had to replace any. And to be perfectly honest I was super skeptical about the machine. They gave me one to do an honest review, I am impressed at how it actually works and would take it in the field.. would I weld 1/2-1” plate all day? Probably not, but this little unit definitely has a place in any shop IMHO. Thanks for watching and giving legitimate feedback 👌
Bear in mind the esab is like 90% efficient compared to arc captain. You're electric bill is way more higher when using arc captain on daily usage. If welding is your profession then miller, lincoln and esab are the best choice.
@@jaival_rhaine for sure it won’t compare to a miller in a full time fab shop. I use millers every day.. but it’s honestly legit, never noticed any differences on the electric bill but it sure could save a lot of money on start up cost while having a actual quality machine
@@flyweldfabricate there is a scientific way of measuring it as it was tested by another channel. With stick set at 66 amperes it draws a 3000W from the outlet and outputs a 1716W while the esab draws 2040 W with output of 1716W. Not because you don't notice it doesnt mean that its not there since there are many tools running on the shop.. the 1000W more wattage in just welding 66Amps means alot more electric bill, you can do the math. In a year or so of daily usage, those extra wattages are able to buy a Miller welder.
Check out the titanium line. I'm a production welder 30 years experienced shipyard and naval vessels. Welding is not actually a complicated process, it can be done successfully with car batteries ran in series. These big companies need to lower their prices if they want to remain viable or the rising other companies are going to run them out of business. Everlast Primeweld and Titanium are taking over and they are reasonably affordable compared to the monopoly companies and they can all make professional passable welds.
@@robertblackshear8963 check this out the titanium draws much wattage than what it can output. My point here is these cheap weldrs is not efficient, you save more money working in shop without even noticing it by using high efficien welders like Esab ua-cam.com/video/aAE_otFoXxQ/v-deo.htmlsi=3dhMyLW9ffLy_njp
@@robertblackshear8963there is a direct comparison of HF titanium vs esab you can search " cheap welder vs Esab". theTitinium draws much more wattage than what it can output.. my only point here is when you are a shop owner you save money in electric bill without even noticing it by using high efficient welders like esab
Expensive welding machines are a scam. People dont want to let go old names lol. Welcome to the future. No more highly expensive and overrated overpriced machines.😂😂😂
@@JALA578 the use of the foot pedal and or the button on the torch stops from long arching.. that was the major difference in the tig but thanks for watching and commenting
@@flyweldfabricate No PFC means that there is capacitance inside the machine that keeps the current and voltage in peak alignment (no phase shift) when welding. This means it delivers the output amperage with a much lower input amperage. I know Miller, Fronius and ESAB offer machines with PFC which makes them very handy on 110 as you can get much more out of them without tripping a breaker. Or if welding from a generator, you can use a smaller generator. It also is a bit cheaper to run, as you use less electricity. I believe you can lower your bill by 20 to 25% with such a welder.
Warranty period apart, the ESAB is presumably a professional duty machine, whereas the AC is at best a superior hobby machine. That works for me but you should probably recognise that somewhere in your scoring scheme. Good review, though!
@@murrayedington I see your point. But from the esab and arccaptain site.. Esab from 15-40% duty cycle (depending on the process) Arccaptain 60% duty cycle. I’ll stand by my assessment although both machines are great to own. I’ll be happy with the esab after I give the arccaptain to my son to get him going on projects
I bought the arccaptain tig 200 wouldn't power on and ARCCAPTAIN didn't lift a finger to solve the issue. I do not recommend them. I do love my rebel tho
@@flyweldfabricate unfortunately they never did resolve my issue. I ended up taking it apart and fixing it myself after months of waiting for a replacement or refund that I did not get.
@@WV591 yup, I was one of them. And the only thing I was required to do was give an honest reaction video. The thing actually works really decent and was drastically cheaper then the esab (which I bought everything) I’m still keeping both because both machines work really well.
Nothing against you really, but this is a very uninformed comparison, in my opinion. The Arccaptin is cheaply built machine with generic components, copper cladded aluminum leads and stamp steal accessories and no Powe Factor Correction (PFC). It's like compering a KIA Soul to a Porche 911 and then declaring the KIA is faster.
@@Precivilization This cheap little unit has no business working as good as it does. It’s like comparing a Kia soul to a Porsche 911 when your on a budget and will only need a vehicle for basic transportation
I would take my ESAB over china junk any day of the week. So you got an Arccaptain for free to make a video!? Wow! They are cheap because the warranty is non-existent, customer service doesn't exist, tech support doesn't exist, and so on. Do yourself a favor, buy an ESAB...
To be honest.... haven't seen a ton of reviews of this format where the welder can actually WELD! This was great! It had great content with everything you need w/o too much time wasted.
@@shjones27 appreciate it, I try my best to get to the point, be cohesive and entertaining
Very professional presentation. Thank you
What about duty cycle? Warranty ? Replacement internal parts availability ? Does ac have places that will repair it for you. I'm not trying to say the cheap one isn't worth it l. What I'm getting at is there is more that goes in to the name brand machines. Yes some of it is the name you pay for but there is typically more support behind them as well. For most hobby shops it probably doesn't matter. But the people making money with a welder it starts to matter.
Excellent comment and questions. They have a 60% duty cycle and 24 month warranty. And shipping was incredibly prompt.. 48 hours to my doorstep. As far as parts goes I couldn’t tell you what it’s like to get them yet as I haven’t had to replace any. And to be perfectly honest I was super skeptical about the machine. They gave me one to do an honest review, I am impressed at how it actually works and would take it in the field.. would I weld 1/2-1” plate all day? Probably not, but this little unit definitely has a place in any shop IMHO.
Thanks for watching and giving legitimate feedback 👌
Bear in mind the esab is like 90% efficient compared to arc captain. You're electric bill is way more higher when using arc captain on daily usage. If welding is your profession then miller, lincoln and esab are the best choice.
@@jaival_rhaine for sure it won’t compare to a miller in a full time fab shop. I use millers every day.. but it’s honestly legit, never noticed any differences on the electric bill but it sure could save a lot of money on start up cost while having a actual quality machine
@@flyweldfabricate there is a scientific way of measuring it as it was tested by another channel. With stick set at 66 amperes it draws a 3000W from the outlet and outputs a 1716W while the esab draws 2040 W with output of 1716W. Not because you don't notice it doesnt mean that its not there since there are many tools running on the shop.. the 1000W more wattage in just welding 66Amps means alot more electric bill, you can do the math. In a year or so of daily usage, those extra wattages are able to buy a Miller welder.
Check out the titanium line. I'm a production welder 30 years experienced shipyard and naval vessels. Welding is not actually a complicated process, it can be done successfully with car batteries ran in series. These big companies need to lower their prices if they want to remain viable or the rising other companies are going to run them out of business. Everlast Primeweld and Titanium are taking over and they are reasonably affordable compared to the monopoly companies and they can all make professional passable welds.
@@robertblackshear8963 check this out the titanium draws much wattage than what it can output. My point here is these cheap weldrs is not efficient, you save more money working in shop without even noticing it by using high efficien welders like Esab ua-cam.com/video/aAE_otFoXxQ/v-deo.htmlsi=3dhMyLW9ffLy_njp
@@robertblackshear8963there is a direct comparison of HF titanium vs esab you can search " cheap welder vs Esab". theTitinium draws much more wattage than what it can output.. my only point here is when you are a shop owner you save money in electric bill without even noticing it by using high efficient welders like esab
Expensive welding machines are a scam. People dont want to let go old names lol. Welcome to the future. No more highly expensive and overrated overpriced machines.😂😂😂
You're in the horizontal position, not flat. It's knit picky, I know.
Good video!
Was on sale last week for 339.99 the other day lol 👌
They always have great sales
Do you still have to actually touch the work piece with the tungsten to ark while using the switch on the torch?
@@honda90084 ya, all lift arc procedures have to make contact with the material
Thank you sir
You can increase pre a post flow on the Arc Captain. If you gave the Esab the Tig just for that then it shouldn't have won.
@@JALA578 the use of the foot pedal and or the button on the torch stops from long arching.. that was the major difference in the tig but thanks for watching and commenting
@flyweldfabricate understandable lift arc definitely isn't as convenient.
Isn't the ESAB power factor corrected?
@@BCole-bj4lv they both max out on amperage on 110 at pre determined levels if that’s what you’re asking
@@flyweldfabricate No PFC means that there is capacitance inside the machine that keeps the current and voltage in peak alignment (no phase shift) when welding. This means it delivers the output amperage with a much lower input amperage. I know Miller, Fronius and ESAB offer machines with PFC which makes them very handy on 110 as you can get much more out of them without tripping a breaker. Or if welding from a generator, you can use a smaller generator. It also is a bit cheaper to run, as you use less electricity. I believe you can lower your bill by 20 to 25% with such a welder.
Arccaptain mig200 has a power factor of .72 and has limited correction
Esab also goes up to 240 amp output compared to 200. Can't really compare these 2 to be honest
what you are calling "flat" I was taught is horizontal. Flat, for T joints is an "X".
Warranty period apart, the ESAB is presumably a professional duty machine, whereas the AC is at best a superior hobby machine. That works for me but you should probably recognise that somewhere in your scoring scheme. Good review, though!
@@murrayedington I see your point. But from the esab and arccaptain site..
Esab from 15-40% duty cycle (depending on the process)
Arccaptain 60% duty cycle.
I’ll stand by my assessment although both machines are great to own. I’ll be happy with the esab after I give the arccaptain to my son to get him going on projects
I bought the arccaptain tig 200 wouldn't power on and ARCCAPTAIN didn't lift a finger to solve the issue. I do not recommend them. I do love my rebel tho
@@tooltech5118 sorry to hear that! My experience has been the complete opposite. Did you get it to work at all?
@@flyweldfabricate unfortunately they never did resolve my issue. I ended up taking it apart and fixing it myself after months of waiting for a replacement or refund that I did not get.
Arccaptain with 24 months warranty.
@dxishi Good luck with that took 3 months to get any kind of resolution for me. But the welder is a good beginner welder
Simply do a return swap: Buy a new one and return the old one in the new box.
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Keep buying on price. What could possibly go wrong...
ESAB doesn't give out freebeez to every welding channel on youtube. Arccaptain does.
@@WV591 yup, I was one of them. And the only thing I was required to do was give an honest reaction video. The thing actually works really decent and was drastically cheaper then the esab (which I bought everything) I’m still keeping both because both machines work really well.
Arccaptain made in china or usa?
@@ČombeLDZ China
China. Turns out almost every major brands low end welders are also made in china.
Just bought an Arccaptain 200 Stick Welder from Temu for $100.00. Nice for the price. Does a good job! $350.00 on AMAZON
With the prices! Yiur not kidding what the hell is it. Welders going up doubling in price with NO change to the welder.
@@78cobra it’s unreal what the big 3 are charging. For the home hobbyist or car guy these ArcCaptain machines are amazing
Nothing against you really, but this is a very uninformed comparison, in my opinion. The Arccaptin is cheaply built machine with generic components, copper cladded aluminum leads and stamp steal accessories and no Powe Factor Correction (PFC). It's like compering a KIA Soul to a Porche 911 and then declaring the KIA is faster.
@@Precivilization This cheap little unit has no business working as good as it does. It’s like comparing a Kia soul to a Porsche 911 when your on a budget and will only need a vehicle for basic transportation
I would take my ESAB over china junk any day of the week. So you got an Arccaptain for free to make a video!? Wow!
They are cheap because the warranty is non-existent, customer service doesn't exist, tech support doesn't exist, and so on.
Do yourself a favor, buy an ESAB...
If you have 3000$ to spare! I don't!