Thanks for the pics andrew
Another option has come up, I went to my local welding suppliers for some MIG wire and was shown a Parweld XTI-202P which looks identical to the Thermal Arc but comes with a nicer torch and a trolly too, plus the local backup if it goes wrong.
I must admit I am tempted by a Portamig, £1400 for 225A, simple, reliable and come with a lot of the same features just weigh a ton and use more than a little electricity, 40A on 230v. I'm just trying to decide if the extra weight and power usage is worth it for something that will likely last a lot longer and be easier to fix if it does break
Another option has come up, I went to my local welding suppliers for some MIG wire and was shown a Parweld XTI-202P which looks identical to the Thermal Arc but comes with a nicer torch and a trolly too, plus the local backup if it goes wrong.
I must admit I am tempted by a Portamig, £1400 for 225A, simple, reliable and come with a lot of the same features just weigh a ton and use more than a little electricity, 40A on 230v. I'm just trying to decide if the extra weight and power usage is worth it for something that will likely last a lot longer and be easier to fix if it does break