hh 210 any reason to stay away from?

[hayden]

im looking at getting a hh 210 it seems like a good deal any reason to stay away? il probably order one in a few days assuming i dont get any negative responses. all the reviews say its great and easy to use.

 

[Strigoi]

what's an hh 210?

 

[jimh]

It's one of those things, you know, slightly larger than the hh209, yet slightly smaller than the hh211.:doah:

 

[Strigoi]

why not go with the hh 211 then? i thought bigger is better.

 

[jimh]

The hh211 may be a little bulky for some. The hh209 is more compact and easier to operate.:confused I think he's talking Hobart welder. I prefer Lincoln.

 

[rudedog]

The world just isn't ready for the hh211!!!!!

 

[hayden]

come on guys i didnt think i had to dumb it down that much, a hobart handler 210 mig welder, it seems to be the ironman 210 put into the handler size case.

 

[Strigoi]

come on guys i didnt think i had to dumb it down that much,

:huh: .......

 

[hayden]

so is there not any real knowledge of the newer welding equipment here? im just going to order one tonight, i cant find any body who doesn't like them.

 

[rudedog]

I think most of us have chosen to go name brand.

Lincoln WP3200 here.

Sorry, apparently it's just a cheaper/generic version of the Miller 210 from what I gather here

 

[hayden]

hobart, is name brand its just not as well known as the other big guys. im going to place my order tomorrow

 

[jeep2003]

go for it dude. welding is great lol :weld:

 

[backwoods]

hobart

I called the factory service guy for Miller to ask about what trouble they have - before I bought it. He's an independant warrantee station for several brands, including Lincoln.
He told me even though Miller owns Hobart, they are totally different machines.

The Hobart uses aluminum in their transformers, Miller uses copper.
most of his warranty repair in on Hobarts, he seldoms does a Milller.
The Hobart circuit boards are famous for burning up, - he even stocks them. The Millers seldom have circuitry problems.

He said the Hobart is the cheapie line, Miller the industrial line.

In his opinion Miller and Lincoln are both quality welders and will last a long time.

I bought the Miller 210 - love it!

 

[Tom S]

Weld Talk Message Board and Online Forum - Hobart Welders

Do some reading here as well. I have the compact size HH 210 and it has worked out nice.

Tom