Rohr for MIG welding which model?

[dukement]

I'm looking at buying a new MIG welder for hobby car work, rather than carrying on with my old Sealey 100XT MIG, bought a long... time ago

I like the look of the ROHR welders and they're in my budget, I'll only be using it as and when, but from what I've heard inverter MIG welders are a step up.

Röhr

Röhr welders and battery chargers

www.amazon.co.uk

I'm looking at, the 200/250 MI and the 200/250 FI,
I can see the main difference is ability to arc weld, which I dont think I'll need, so I was looking at the FI models, I('m hoping being simpler will be an advantage), but is there any other reasons I'd want the MI models (better torch, better wire feed, or) ?

While I'm here, i don't think I'll need 250A, so was going to go for the 200A, so same question really, is there any other advantages besides the obvious increase in amps?

Thanks for your help

 

[Bravheart]

Search on here for the blackline mig. Been covered a bit and the same box apart from a dinse socket

 

[eddie49]

Or look up "Uptime 160" and save from £130 to £160.

 

[Bobupndown]

Search on here for the blackline mig. Been covered a bit and the same box apart from a dinse socket

I bought a blackline. Very handy having mig and arc capabilities in the one unit.

 

[Bravheart]

I bought a blackline. Very handy having mig and arc capabilities in the one unit.

I've got one as well really handy workshop/hobbyist use. Not 100% sure what OP is after so thought I'd give him some comparrison homework and as always not certain a Chinese inverter box is a good long term investment for someone spending their hard earned and will last although so far so good for me and they have a bit of support on here.

 

[dukement]

I've got one as well really handy workshop/hobbyist use. Not 100% sure what OP is after so thought I'd give him some comparrison homework and as always not certain a Chinese inverter box is a good long term investment for someone spending their hard earned and will last although so far so good for me and they have a bit of support on here.

The Blackline does seem almost identical to the ROHR, the only negatives seem to be not being able to switch polarity, where as the ROHR has a jump lead to reverse, Also people say the voltmeter and ammeter can not be used to set the welder as they only function during welding, I don't know if this is the same on the ROHR, anyone know?

Thanks for your help

 

[Robert Weaver]

Also people say the voltmeter and ammeter can not be used to set the welder as they only function during welding, I don't know if this is the same on the ROHR, anyone know?

The volts/amps knob allows the user to set the level for during welding, but the readout may not respond until the trigger is pulled. That's not a problem - trial and error during initial setup should get you near, then tweak with wfs.

 

[migpilot21]

I'm looking at buying a new MIG welder for hobby car work, rather than carrying on with my old Sealey 100XT MIG, bought a long... time ago

I like the look of the ROHR welders and they're in my budget, I'll only be using it as and when, but from what I've heard inverter MIG welders are a step up.

Röhr

Röhr welders and battery chargers

www.amazon.co.uk

I'm looking at, the 200/250 MI and the 200/250 FI,
I can see the main difference is ability to arc weld, which I dont think I'll need, so I was looking at the FI models, I('m hoping being simpler will be an advantage), but is there any other reasons I'd want the MI models (better torch, better wire feed, or) ?

While I'm here, i don't think I'll need 250A, so was going to go for the 200A, so same question really, is there any other advantages besides the obvious increase in amps?

Thanks for your help

I’ve just returned a 200 amp mig today, after 3 weeks solid work it packed up today, intermittent wire feed bouncing, only when welding. Reply impressed with it initially up until today. I’m getting a refund, not a replacement, going for a Bester or an R Tech but undecided atm. Any recommendations appreciated. Cheers.

 

[migpilot21]

I’ve just returned a 200 amp mig today, after 3 weeks solid work it packed up today, intermittent wire feed bouncing, only when welding. Reply impressed with it initially up until today. I’m getting a refund, not a replacement, going for a Bester or an R Tech but undecided atm. Any recommendations appreciated. Cheers.

Rohr 200 amp

 

[dukement]

I’ve just returned a 200 amp mig today, after 3 weeks solid work it packed up today, intermittent wire feed bouncing, only when welding. Reply impressed with it initially up until today. I’m getting a refund, not a replacement, going for a Bester or an R Tech but undecided atm. Any recommendations appreciated. Cheers.

You may already know this.
If you do go for the R Tech, use FBSUM21 in the loyalty code box 10% discount

 

[Danez]

I have the ROHR MIG-200MI and I don't have any complaints. It's served me well so far for both flux and gas mig welding. Good value for money IMO.

I found this review for it on youtube (After I bought it...) and it seems to be well liked

 

[Weld ON]

That guys is talking nice but not all informations correct ..
Go for ESAB rebel 215 and easy you can do 255AMPS with TBI250 torche .. kicking whole day on maximum , easy can do 2 x5kb without overheating ..

 

[migpilot21]

You may already know this.
If you do go for the R Tech, use FBSUM21 in the loyalty code box 10% discount

Thanks dukement

 

[migpilot21]

I have the ROHR MIG-200MI and I don't have any complaints. It's served me well so far for both flux and gas mig welding. Good value for money IMO.

I found this review for it on youtube (After I bought it...) and it seems to be well liked

I watched this video too, great reviews on the welders. I bought the rohr 200 amp just under a month ago to replace my brilliant and very heavy Cebora as I’m 90% mobile. Used the Rohr solid for 3 weeks, no problems, great performance. Yesterday, started playing up, volts staying around 5 and wire bouncing despite increasing volts no improvement or increase reading. I’ve been mig welding for almost 40 years and checked all the usual problems and troubleshooting etc. Maybe just unlucky but can’t chance getting the same as a replacement. Luckily still have my Cebora which I’m using today. Will get a Lincoln Bester or R Tech soon. Rohr being collected tomorrow by their courier and refund given.

 

[dukement]

I've taken the plunge with the blackline 200, if I had the spare cash I would have gone for the R Tech, but I don't.

Thanks for everyone's help!