PRIMEWELD TIG225X 225 Amp IGBT AC DC Tig/Stick Welder with Pulse CK17 Flex Torch and Cable

PrimeWeld 225x 225 amp AC DC Pulse TIG/Stick welder Chris, Springfield, MO I received the new welder on the 18th of April. I bought this welder because the power is greater and the control is better than the other welders in this price category. I looked at other machines that cost much more and most of them did not have the adjustability of this machine. The machines that I found with most of the adjustability were in the $1500 to $2500 range or higher for the American made machines. I looked at the digital machines and decided I did not want to learn a new language again. Memorizing instructions (push this button three times and then that button twice then the button under the other setting once for this and a fourth button two more times) is not user friendly to me. I have tested this welder on mild steel in DC mode and found it to be a very good machine. The material I used was 3/16th flat and angle. The flat butt welds showed very good penetration and smooth consistency. The fillet welds were clean and strong. The duty cycle is 40% and the machine did not overload at any time during my testing. I did have several welds that were 5-6 minutes or longer on 3/16th aluminum tread-plate. I did one very long weld with the aluminum and the welder did not balk at all. As for TIG welding in general it is so versatile that a little investigation and knowledge can go a long way to overcome challenges. I believe that this will be a very good welder for anyone with a little experience welding; for those without any experience I would suggest getting together with someone who has at least a little experience for a little help. The internet is a very good place to get the information you will need to make the learning curve shorter. That is not to say that you have to have experience, only that depending on your ability to work things out by yourself it can be challenging. I have been a DIY’er for many, many years and I can tell you that TIG welding is not something most people can do perfectly at first try. In this realm it truly is practice that makes perfect. I haven’t done any TIG welding for more than 40 years and it is like learning to weld all over again. And it is still fun. This welder will give you everything you need to do the average welding jobs found in art, middle manufacturing and most anything around the house. I am giving this welder 5 stars; not because it is perfect, (though it is top of the line), but because I believe it is by far the best you can get for the money. The customer service is better than I have seen at many companies. I am sure Mike will bend over backwards to be the best in your mind as well. If you would like to talk to me call mike and give him your number and I will call you to help if I can.

This has just about every feature that you can expect from a TIG welder. Pulse, AC, DC, high energy start. Pre and Post weld settings. It comes with both a 4Touch finger trigger and a 2Touch peddle. First time using a 4T trigger and may be my go-to controller. Haven't even used the peddle yet. The CK17 flex torch is high quality and considering the cost of package it is a double plus. It comes with a small starter pack of consumables. Aftermarket consumables for the torch are cheap and easy to find with the exception of the CK17 heat shield. Apparently it is unique to the CK17 torch and you can only to buy it from CK which makes it expensive. I could not find one aftermarket but I will keep looking. It all works well and the controls are well laid out. One small gripe: The labels on the controls and settings are really hard to read, impossible in low light. A hobbyist or a small shop will not outgrow this machine. One thing is they do recommend a 50amp 220v circuit and a 30 amp 110v circuit. Might not be right for a high volume, 8hour a day welding shop but it may survive for a couple of years. But you could buy three for the price of a Lincoln or Miller of similar capability. Manuals have a lot of information and are surprisingly good for a machine in this price range. It has the feel of a quality machine and it comes with a 3 year warranty. For the price this is an amazing machine.

This is my second Tig welding machine. My first, a $5K Miller, was so complex I grew frustrated trying to figure out the endless parameters of the machine and thusly the appearance of my aluminum work. This Primeweld 225x had me laying down very nice beads on aluminum lap, butt & fillet welds the second day of use...actually the first but some time was spent on familiarizing myself with different settings, Argon flow, pulse, etc. The CK flex head torch is very nice as is the ground clamp but I can see the benefits of going to a stubby conversion for closer work. I was apprehensive at first about the foot pedal but after spending time with it I like it. Immediate arc start and good let-off at the end of the weld. Good argon pre & post flow settings really helps. I have not used the included finger control or arc welding stinger although they seem a good quality. The owners manual is excellent! Very clear and concise with much helpful information on settings for both aluminum & Stainless steel. The amperage on the high end is good on 3/16" and 1/4" alum. Producing very satisfactory results. Welding vertical was easier than anticipated and results better than expected for first attempts. All in all I am extremely happy with machine especially after the rocket science PHD needed for my previous machine. I have two aluminum boats used in saltwater fishing & crabbing and the modifications needed are far too expensive to farm out so home-fab is a must. If you are looking to learn the Tig process this machine will fit the bill and not break the bank doing it. There are a lot of helpful Youtube videos on this welder as well that help during initial set up and operation and as I said, the owners manual is actually very useful and well done. For the money I don't believe you can do much better.

I’am a professional welder. I weld everything from structural to stainless pipe. Got this machine for aluminum pontoon repairs. It works. All the accessories are nice. The machine is light and easy to get in and out of the truck. I haven’t used it for heavy use but I know two other ppl that has, and they have good things to say.

I rarely submit reviews, but I had to after purchasing the Primeweld TIG225ACDCP. I have not yet used the stick weld function but that is not what I purchased it for. I HAVE used the TIG function however, on both DC and AC, both steel and aluminum. This machine is AWESOME!! After dialing in good settings, which was very easy and really effortless, I was able to lay down some decent beads right from the start. The HF start on this machine is incredible, smooth start, on demand with foot pedal, and stable arc cannot be beat by machines that cost 3 or 4 times as much. The selector knobs and switches are very tight and precise, making accurate adjustments remarkably simple. The documentation and instructions provided are excellent. Packaging was unbelievable and the quality of every component is much better than I could have imagined. The fan is rather quiet and the machine runs cool, stable, without even a hiccup. I put the TIG functions to the test for several days, all day, and this machine didn't even wanna quit!! The duty cycles for this machine are very generous, more than adequate for any job that I will ever need. Here is the best thing I like about this machine...I am using 110/115v house power input for aluminum, 1/8" coupons !! I ordered from Amazon. I have not had one problem, nothing. The CK17 Flex Torch is another bonus that cannot be stressed enough. The included standard consumables are more than sufficient, but I added some gas lens setup, CK brand components from a local merchant, and it makes for some easily controllable and very stable welding arcs. The foot pedal provides very good control from start to finish. I love the pre and post flow, both work perfectly and have adequate duration. I still need to work on the pulse function settings and tweek the AC frequency and balance, but I just have not got that far yet. I have not TIG welded in many years so I am quite rusty and still need more practice, but this welder is the perfect machine and making my journey back into this AWESOME and very important craft/skill/hobby quite satisfying. I have not even used this machine anywhere near to its full potential, and that is even more impressive considering that I really would be fine with the minimal functions that I have used. I have quite a bit of learning before I start fully testing all of the available options this machine is equipped to handle and provides. Bottom line is: YOU CANNOT FIND A BETTER MACHINE FOR THIS PRICE!! Do not think twice, you will be very happy with this welding package purchase. I am 100 percent satisfied.

I’ve always wanted a TIG. Never could afford one from the big three. I guess time will tell how this unit holds up. I have a Miller MIG welder that I’ve had for 20 years and it’s always been great. Hopefully this Primeweld unit is built to last. This welder is awesome. I’ve used it now for a couple weeks and burned a good bit of stainless and aluminum rods with it. Both ac and dc works great. I’m not the best welder but skills are improving and I can tell this thing is the real deal. Some folks don’t like the foot pedal but I think it works great and is easier to operate than the traditional style if you have to stand to make a weld. The CK torch is top notch. I have only used it on 110v at this point and it does everything I need so far. It’s nice that main amperage knob is automatically adjusted when running 110v - you can only run the current up so far. I called the service number and talked with Mike a bit about the warranty and the welder. It’s somewhat new to the scene so you don’t see a lot of reviews yet. For the warranty he said they pay the shipping, which most others do not. I decided to give it a whirl and I’m glad I did. One thing to note: the 2t / 4t switch must be in 2t position when using the foot pedal if you want to have that control. Otherwise the pedal will actually act like the trigger on the torch. I looked at the AHP and the Eastwood and everlast and this seem to be as good or better for the money in my opinion. And comes with the upgraded torch too which is great. Cheers and good luck!

My first tig welder. However you should be aware: - switch is on the back - fan stays running constantly - the labels on the dials could be easier to read, but that's nitpicky. I do wish they had detents though but they adjust smoothly with no notches I love the ac arc start. I haven't welded aluminum with this yet but I'm confident it's great for that. I'm only running it on 120v right now, nothing thick, so I have not put it through its paces with duty cycle or anything like that. Where it got ugly is the included regulator. I wish they would have skipped the mask entirely and put 10 bucks into a better brand of regulator. The regulator low pressure hose adapter fitting was out of round (not threaded square) and seals poorly. The regulator is designed with a sliding brass movement - it was full of left over brass machine gunk. But critically, they pinched the o ring in the vent hole during assembly. It leaked immediately when turning on the tank. Found the exact same regulator but cloned version and had it the next morning. But talk about a bummer when you want to try your brand new welder on a Saturday morning. Otherwise the machine itself is a quality unit. If you are a newbie like me and assume the red electrode goes in the positive jack, you'll have fun burning up some tungsten. Go watch some YouTube safety videos first. Don't try to weld stainless steel in your garage, or zinc or galvanized material. You'll have a bad day. If not today then later. It will be bad. Also my other helpful tip is: the gas hose from the cylinder goes in the back. They should probably require a license to own one of these things but honestly if you live long enough after owning a welder, and don't burn your house down three times, that's good enough for natural selection I guess.

I am pleased well beyond expectations. I weld a lot of cast aluminum and the adjustability of this machine for those varying metal "recipes" is outstanding! The company warranty, complete parts inventory, exceptional full color user manual with clearly written instructions in ENGLISH, real CK World high quality torch and super smooth foot control.... the list of 'well done' is long. In a nutshell? Watch 'The Fabrication Series' review of this machine on YouTube. It is a very thorough assessment with great detail. I have found nothing said in that review to be untrue or inaccurate. In fact, his review is true to the last syllable. Want negatives? Ok, there are three pretty minor items to date: The fans are loud'ish and don't shut off via temp sensor. They are sound measured to be slightly quieter than the Lincoln Square Wave, though, in another direct unit review and comparison. They also keep the machine very cool during the heaviest use. Bottom line for me on that... no biggie. I make noise, too, when I work, and a cool running TIG is a good thing. The ranges on the front dial adjustments could be much brighter and more visible. Yep, they could. It would bother me more if I hadn't already memorized them. (I use this machine regularly.) Its a legitimate short fall, though. The "On/Off" machine switch is on the back. An odd location, but I also find that tolerable and well memorized at this point. That's it. The machine is capable of very sensitive adjustment to individual needs and conditions. It is intuitive and logical to understand with some very brief training directly from the outstanding Owner's Manual. Arc performance and control-ability is exceptional. I'm flat astonished with the capability, ease of use and overall quality of this machine. No, I'm not sponsored by anyone for anything from any company. Its a damn fine machine. One last note. I bought this after finding out that competitive models (I purchased this TIG and the PrimeWeld Cut60 together) from EverLast would not sell to me if my credit card's address is different from the delivery address... with no provision for exception/explanation when I was ready to order. I have my card billed to a rented Post Office box for security reasons... the very reason they claimed they wouldn't sell. Interesting. What's also interesting is that I had been planning these purchases from EverLast for many months and didn't consider the PrimeWeld tools because they were collectively $2000 less... it just seemed too cheap. But then I encountered the EverLast roadblock, started seriously watching the huge number of machine reviews and got more informed. They're both imports, are reputed to be excellent quality (which I now know about the 225), great service, parts availability and warranty (PrimeWeld's is better) and the PW products left $2k extra in my account balance. Two hours later, my PrimeWeld order was in. Two days later, I had equipment on my doorstep. I'm very happy I did my research and saved the money to put into more tooling needs. I can buy this TIG two more times if it pukes and I choose to, and still have money left vs. the EverLast unit's cost. WATCH the Fabrication Series review of the PrimeWeld 225. It is worthy of your time.

I just received my TIG225, and what an amazing piece of kit for the money. I always struggled to weld aluminum with my old TIG set up, but this ran like a champ straight out of the box with absolute minimal fuss - super stable arc through the CK torch, and great foot pedal.

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