SWP red or Parweld XR915H ???????

[3fly]

In a pickle.
It seems the Parweld is well thought of (cheers Paul) but the SWP red seems to be missing any kind of review? I am on a budget (ain't we all, I know;-)
Any thoughts reviews on the SWP auto shield as it looks good and light for a part timer like myself. I will be welding at low amps as well as high but only mig.
So, Parweld or SWP?
Great forum by the way guys. Learning all sorts:-))
Rich

 

[bawjaws]

ive got the parweld one, has worked well throuugh about 30kg of wire and 5kg of rods, but is starting to give up now though! , if i was looking for another one id want it to be less bendy, it's not just the helmet its the headband too!, so theres one thing to consider......,

it does however do its job of darkening well

 

[Paul.]

Which model have you got BJ, the 915 I have is anything but bendy, some of the older models were quite flexible, the newer ones are made from a high impact polyamide nylon.

 

[3fly]

Good point about the bendy top n strap. Didn't think of that bit
I will only be a casual user as such, apart from in the next few weeks welding up a C90 Honda!
Rich