HTP welders?

snipped-for-privacy@emms.net (Phil) wrote in news:3f15cb96.247136753@192.168.0.254:

HTH,Kruppt

We have been discussing small AC/DC Inverter TIG machines here for the last 12 months.

Currently the ones available are:

Miller Dynasty 200DX ($2400), Dynasty 200SD ($2100)

Invertec 205 ($2450) Invertig 200 ($2400) Arc 185TSW ($1600) 161 ($1600) The best bang for the buck is currently the Thermal Arc since it comes complete with everything except an Argon bottle. The ESAB 161 isn't far behind. Both units have lower max output amperages than the other 3, but the savings might be worth it. The ESAB, Thermal Arc, Lincoln and HTP all have had strong recommendations from happy owners.

The Miller is my favorite, first because I love blue machines, but mainly because it is the only one in the list that can eat any input voltage from 110 volt to 460 volt 3 phase. Plus I have had a Miller Maxstar 200DX DC inverter TIG for 2 years and love it.

You can save a chunk of cash on the Miller by getting the simpler model without the pulser or sequencer, but I feel like that defeats the purpose. The Pulser and Seqencer are my favorite parts of my Maxstar.

So all in all it is a matter of deciding what price range you want to go with, how much power you really need and what features

We have been discussing small AC/DC Inverter TIG machines here for the last 12 months.

Currently the ones available are:

Miller Dynasty 200DX ($2400), Dynasty 200SD ($2100)

Invertec 205 ($2450) Invertig 200 ($2400) Arc 185TSW ($1600) 161 ($1600) The best bang for the buck is currently the Thermal Arc since it comes complete with everything except an Argon bottle. The ESAB 161 isn't far behind. Both units have lower max output amperages than the other 3, but the savings might be worth it. The ESAB, Thermal Arc, Lincoln and HTP all have had strong recommendations from happy owners.

The Miller is my favorite, first because I love blue machines, but mainly because it is the only one in the list that can eat any input voltage from 110 volt to 460 volt 3 phase. Plus I have had a Miller Maxstar 200DX DC inverter TIG for 2 years and love it.

You can save a chunk of cash on the Miller by getting the simpler model without the pulser or sequencer, but I feel like that defeats the purpose. The Pulser and Seqencer are my favorite parts of my Maxstar.

So all in all it is a matter of deciding what price range you want to go with, how much power you really need and what features

I am considering the HTP or Miller machine as we speak, I also own a Millermatic 251 and would like the Dynasty 200DX or InverTig. They are all awesome machines and really perform well depending on the person at the controls.

- Mike

Ernie Leimkuhler wrote:

I have the invertig 200 and can't say enough about it. It just works. HTP's customer service is second to none..Jeff Noland (HTP Pres) is available at all hours and even on the weekend.

You won't be sorry with an HTP unit.

J

I've heard good things about their welders. But I have never tried them. The President of the company Jeff Noland recently helped me out with getting a part for a old Silver Beauty mig welder that a friend gave to me. He helped me out himself, how many Presidents of other welding companies out there would have done that? To me that says something.

Brian

I have an Invertig 200 and I'm very happy with it. Nice people to deal with and the price was right.

Andy

I have an Invertig 200 and and think it's wonderful. It just works very well. HTP's customer service is also wonderful. Jeff Noland is a pleasure to deal with and very helpful.

You will be happy with an HTP unit.

HTP America, Inc. and don't look back. Go to their site and order or ask questions. Nice folks....

Jeff Noland HTP America, Inc.

1-800-USA-WELD snipped-for-privacy@htpweld.com

I have got the Thermal Arc 180 AC/DC and am very happy with it. When it broke down the after sales service was first class, they sent a van to pick it up from my place the same day I phoned them and sent it back on another van a few days later. They paid the postage both ways. They told me it's garanteed 3 years.

sniffer.

It says something to me too, that he either is shortchanging his duties as president of his company, or he doesn't have much to do as president because the company doesn't have much business or much in the way of prospects of business. Either way, it doesn't speak well for the future of the company.

Gary

Or maybe it's simply a small company, where the Pres./Owner also takes out his own wastebasket... Efficiency in business is as important as great customer service - in order to stay in business. Executives very much should (in my opinion) be accountable for sales revenues... Your mileage may vary

Rex S.

I guess thats one way to think of it.... It's not the way I think of it.

I was looking for a part for a old Silver Beauty mig welder. While doing a search on google I found other people that had been looking for the same part and they all pointed to Jeff at HTP. I emailed him and he helped me out. I didnt find out till later that he was the president of the company. He could of forwarded my email to someone else but he took care of it himself. I dont think it speaks ill of the company or it's future. I guess my thinking is quite the opposite of yours.

Brian

Again, maybe it's simply a small company, where the Pres./Owner also takes out his own wastebasket... Efficiency in business is as important as great customer service - in order to stay in business. Executives very much should (in my opinion) be accountable for sales revenues and customer service issues... Your mileage may vary

Rex S.

Which would you rather deal with? A customer service rep that can get you the part and get you back to work, or a president who will talk to you all day about this n' that?

I will take a grunt any day. You start stacking up management, and the cost goes from $2.35 to $42.50 plus shipping, and the delivery is six weeks. Unless, of course, it is backordered.

I recently had a rim custom made. It took eight weeks of back and forth e mailing, faxing, and phone calls. When I finally talked to the grunt in the shop who made the things, I had it in two days.

Steve

In this particular case, HTP is great about getting right back to you via email with a real answer. They are a service oriented company from what I can see.