Primeweld TIG225X / Unbox, setup, first welds

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Komentáře • 45

  • @HTMR
    @HTMR  Před 3 lety

    Primeweld TIG225X - howtomotorcyclerepair.com/primeweldtig225x
    Blog post - howtomotorcyclerepair.com/primeweld-tig225x/

  • @Chr1stopherScott
    @Chr1stopherScott Před 3 lety +6

    Ive had the 225 for a couple years now, love the machine. Though with all the aluminum you do, I would recommend a water cooled set up. The funny thing is after a lot of research and wasted money, the best bang for your buck dual voltage water cooler is also made by primeweld.

    • @CluelessEngineer
      @CluelessEngineer Před 2 lety +1

      So I can buy a water cooler and attach it to this welder?

  • @keithyoung7950
    @keithyoung7950 Před 3 lety +2

    Well done. Keep throwing those welds down, you're doing great.

    • @HTMR
      @HTMR  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks!

  • @agentcovert
    @agentcovert Před 2 lety +3

    Just worth mentioning the CK 17 torch is only rated for 150 amps..if you continue to use 200 amps plus you will burn up the torch..Primeweld has a CK20 water cooled torch rated for 250 amps that fits the 225 ACDCP..and primeweld has a really nice water cooler for it too..which is great for Aluminum welding and extends the life expectancy of the welder, torch, consumables etc.

    • @boosted2.4_sky
      @boosted2.4_sky Před rokem +1

      If you are welding over a 150 amps regardless of whether or not you have it in a120 Volt or 240 V plug it will be fine... you need 3/8 inch or higher steel plate to need more than a 200 amps... You can do almost anything you need to do under 150amps.. definitely under 200amps...

  • @southmaplegarage
    @southmaplegarage Před 3 lety

    Good choice in machine, primeweld is a few minutes from my house and a solid company. If my everlast ever goes down again im buying from them. Great warranty too.

  • @nathanlewis5682
    @nathanlewis5682 Před 2 lety +2

    The Fabrication Series here on CZcams works this primeweld tig225x.

  • @goodfellasinc.5648
    @goodfellasinc.5648 Před 2 lety

    That's a really super nice tig Wilder and I work with Miller a lot and lincoln that machine has A lot of settings

  • @boosted2.4_sky
    @boosted2.4_sky Před rokem +1

    0:29... mine were steel.. but those looked like they did the job...🔝
    I bought this machine about 1 1/2 years ago and I love it... in the beginning, if you're a new welder you are not going to need all of those settings later when you get better and you want to do really high quality work then the settings will come in to play but for the price of this unit and the quality level of the accessories that you get with it it's a no brainer to get this machine...👍

  • @BuffsVintageBikes
    @BuffsVintageBikes Před 3 lety

    I know zero about tig but watched a video by Paul Brodie and he mentioned setting the argon for a 3 sec delay and holding the torch at the end of the weld for about 3 seconds once completing the weld to keep the oxygen from rushing in on the part. That might help with those holes 👍🏼

    • @HTMR
      @HTMR  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for the tip. I have since increased my post flow. I also add more filler and do a "swirl" with the torch as I ease off the pedal. No more craters.

  • @jimmyjimmyb5416
    @jimmyjimmyb5416 Před 2 lety

    Great video, just purchased one , Thanks for your time. +++

  • @milescleary1087
    @milescleary1087 Před rokem

    Great video

  • @catherineharris4746
    @catherineharris4746 Před 2 lety

    Outstanding!👍👍👍👍

  • @cr-us9ch
    @cr-us9ch Před 3 lety

    Dang ive been wanting this welder for a while

    • @HTMR
      @HTMR  Před 3 lety

      Me too. I've had my eye on it for 1-2 yrs.

  • @lsxjunkie
    @lsxjunkie Před 2 lety

    Nice video! How do you like the Vulcan cart? I have a Eastwood 175 as well. Going on 7 years with it.

    • @HTMR
      @HTMR  Před 2 lety

      I like the vulcan cart better then the eastwood cart that the mig 175 sits on. I do wish I had some drawers though.

  • @Fezzler61
    @Fezzler61 Před 3 lety

    Good job man!

  • @chevy13degreesbc
    @chevy13degreesbc Před 3 lety +1

    Grind the mill scale off it will stop shooting sparks.

    • @HTMR
      @HTMR  Před 3 lety +1

      Yes, wire brush was not enough.

    • @chevy13degreesbc
      @chevy13degreesbc Před 3 lety

      @@HTMR I do like my Prime weld tig 225x and I do own a Miller syncrowave 350 also I like them both for different reasons.

  • @danielsplayhouse3804
    @danielsplayhouse3804 Před 2 lety

    Out of curiosity what setting did you set your helmet to I run mine about a 9- 9 1/2 and when I do my aluminum I ramp it up to 10 or 11 depending on how many amps I'm using.

  • @autodidacticartisan
    @autodidacticartisan Před 2 lety

    Going to order this within the week. Any chance you can tell me if it will run off a 15amp breaker on 110v? It would suck to have to hire an electrician to install a breaker

    • @HTMR
      @HTMR  Před 2 lety

      Yes, just don't know how many amps you can run.

    • @grumpycricket
      @grumpycricket Před 2 lety

      Needs to be 30a at 110v.

    • @autodidacticartisan
      @autodidacticartisan Před 2 lety

      @@grumpycricket yeah in order to get the full amperage out of the machine I need a beefier circuit. But I can still bring the machine up to 135 amps TIG welding or 85 amp stick welding without popping my breaker which for 95% of what I do is working out okay. I bought a generator last month for when I need to bring the machine all the way up to 180 amps or whatever for thicker material. The machine caps at 150amps when plugged into 110v anyways so I'm close with the 15amp

  • @jimkindle3563
    @jimkindle3563 Před rokem

    💪👊

  • @gmyatko
    @gmyatko Před 3 lety

    im setting my machine up, and new to tig. The lanthinated electrode has a light blue coating on one end. Whats the purpose of it if its hiding up inside the handle end?

    • @HTMR
      @HTMR  Před 3 lety +1

      To identify it prior to use

  • @zg9xUmvV
    @zg9xUmvV Před 2 lety

    one word of advice my friend: teflon tape.

  • @aux1z11
    @aux1z11 Před 2 lety

    I just ordered this welder , what does it cost for the tank and gas ? Thanks for the vid.

    • @HTMR
      @HTMR  Před 2 lety

      I paid around 200 for a 140-150cf tank. About 50 to refill.

    • @CluelessEngineer
      @CluelessEngineer Před 2 lety

      @@HTMR how long does the gas last? And how much use can I get out of a tank?

    • @HTMR
      @HTMR  Před 2 lety

      @@CluelessEngineer Can't tell you, haven't run out yet.

    • @jkgkjgkijk
      @jkgkjgkijk Před rokem

      Tip Next time burp the tank

  • @tazzthedoodle7861
    @tazzthedoodle7861 Před 3 lety

    Wonder if i can get that shipped up to Canada? Or is there a dealer here?

    • @HTMR
      @HTMR  Před 3 lety

      Call them I don't see why not.

    • @amcustomfab
      @amcustomfab Před 3 lety

      they do ship to canada

    • @CluelessEngineer
      @CluelessEngineer Před 2 lety

      i got mine shipped to canada but had to pay 130 to the ups people in import charges

  • @paulrovira873
    @paulrovira873 Před 2 měsíci

    Hey gasoline fumes are flammable maybe you should move the gas powered generator out of that area