Expensive welding machines are a scam. People dont want to let go old names lol. Welcome to the future. No more highly expensive and overrated overpriced machines.😂😂😂
Bear in mind the esab is like 90% efficient compared to arc captain. You're electric bill is way more higher when using arc captain on daily usage. If welding is your profession then miller, lincoln and esab are the best choice.
@@jaival_rhaine for sure it won’t compare to a miller in a full time fab shop. I use millers every day.. but it’s honestly legit, never noticed any differences on the electric bill but it sure could save a lot of money on start up cost while having a actual quality machine
@@flyweldfabricate there is a scientific way of measuring it as it was tested by another channel. With stick set at 66 amperes it draws a 3000W from the outlet and outputs a 1716W while the esab draws 2040 W with output of 1716W. Not because you don't notice it doesnt mean that its not there since there are many tools running on the shop.. the 1000W more wattage in just welding 66Amps means alot more electric bill, you can do the math. In a year or so of daily usage, those extra wattages are able to buy a Miller welder.
Check out the titanium line. I'm a production welder 30 years experienced shipyard and naval vessels. Welding is not actually a complicated process, it can be done successfully with car batteries ran in series. These big companies need to lower their prices if they want to remain viable or the rising other companies are going to run them out of business. Everlast Primeweld and Titanium are taking over and they are reasonably affordable compared to the monopoly companies and they can all make professional passable welds.
@@robertblackshear8963 check this out the titanium draws much wattage than what it can output. My point here is these cheap weldrs is not efficient, you save more money working in shop without even noticing it by using high efficien welders like Esab ruclips.net/video/aAE_otFoXxQ/видео.htmlsi=3dhMyLW9ffLy_njp
@@robertblackshear8963there is a direct comparison of HF titanium vs esab you can search " cheap welder vs Esab". theTitinium draws much more wattage than what it can output.. my only point here is when you are a shop owner you save money in electric bill without even noticing it by using high efficient welders like esab
What about duty cycle? Warranty ? Replacement internal parts availability ? Does ac have places that will repair it for you. I'm not trying to say the cheap one isn't worth it l. What I'm getting at is there is more that goes in to the name brand machines. Yes some of it is the name you pay for but there is typically more support behind them as well. For most hobby shops it probably doesn't matter. But the people making money with a welder it starts to matter.
Excellent comment and questions. They have a 60% duty cycle and 24 month warranty. And shipping was incredibly prompt.. 48 hours to my doorstep. As far as parts goes I couldn’t tell you what it’s like to get them yet as I haven’t had to replace any. And to be perfectly honest I was super skeptical about the machine. They gave me one to do an honest review, I am impressed at how it actually works and would take it in the field.. would I weld 1/2-1” plate all day? Probably not, but this little unit definitely has a place in any shop IMHO. Thanks for watching and giving legitimate feedback 👌
I bought the arccaptain tig 200 wouldn't power on and ARCCAPTAIN didn't lift a finger to solve the issue. I do not recommend them. I do love my rebel tho
@@flyweldfabricate unfortunately they never did resolve my issue. I ended up taking it apart and fixing it myself after months of waiting for a replacement or refund that I did not get.
I would take my ESAB over china junk any day of the week. So you got an Arccaptain for free to make a video!? Wow! They are cheap because the warranty is non-existent, customer service doesn't exist, tech support doesn't exist, and so on. Do yourself a favor, buy an ESAB...
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Expensive welding machines are a scam. People dont want to let go old names lol. Welcome to the future. No more highly expensive and overrated overpriced machines.😂😂😂
Bear in mind the esab is like 90% efficient compared to arc captain. You're electric bill is way more higher when using arc captain on daily usage. If welding is your profession then miller, lincoln and esab are the best choice.
@@jaival_rhaine for sure it won’t compare to a miller in a full time fab shop. I use millers every day.. but it’s honestly legit, never noticed any differences on the electric bill but it sure could save a lot of money on start up cost while having a actual quality machine
@@flyweldfabricate there is a scientific way of measuring it as it was tested by another channel. With stick set at 66 amperes it draws a 3000W from the outlet and outputs a 1716W while the esab draws 2040 W with output of 1716W. Not because you don't notice it doesnt mean that its not there since there are many tools running on the shop.. the 1000W more wattage in just welding 66Amps means alot more electric bill, you can do the math. In a year or so of daily usage, those extra wattages are able to buy a Miller welder.
Check out the titanium line. I'm a production welder 30 years experienced shipyard and naval vessels. Welding is not actually a complicated process, it can be done successfully with car batteries ran in series. These big companies need to lower their prices if they want to remain viable or the rising other companies are going to run them out of business. Everlast Primeweld and Titanium are taking over and they are reasonably affordable compared to the monopoly companies and they can all make professional passable welds.
@@robertblackshear8963 check this out the titanium draws much wattage than what it can output. My point here is these cheap weldrs is not efficient, you save more money working in shop without even noticing it by using high efficien welders like Esab ruclips.net/video/aAE_otFoXxQ/видео.htmlsi=3dhMyLW9ffLy_njp
@@robertblackshear8963there is a direct comparison of HF titanium vs esab you can search " cheap welder vs Esab". theTitinium draws much more wattage than what it can output.. my only point here is when you are a shop owner you save money in electric bill without even noticing it by using high efficient welders like esab
Do you still have to actually touch the work piece with the tungsten to ark while using the switch on the torch?
@@honda90084 ya, all lift arc procedures have to make contact with the material
What about duty cycle? Warranty ? Replacement internal parts availability ? Does ac have places that will repair it for you. I'm not trying to say the cheap one isn't worth it l. What I'm getting at is there is more that goes in to the name brand machines. Yes some of it is the name you pay for but there is typically more support behind them as well. For most hobby shops it probably doesn't matter. But the people making money with a welder it starts to matter.
Excellent comment and questions. They have a 60% duty cycle and 24 month warranty. And shipping was incredibly prompt.. 48 hours to my doorstep. As far as parts goes I couldn’t tell you what it’s like to get them yet as I haven’t had to replace any. And to be perfectly honest I was super skeptical about the machine. They gave me one to do an honest review, I am impressed at how it actually works and would take it in the field.. would I weld 1/2-1” plate all day? Probably not, but this little unit definitely has a place in any shop IMHO.
Thanks for watching and giving legitimate feedback 👌
Was on sale last week for 339.99 the other day lol 👌
They always have great sales
I bought the arccaptain tig 200 wouldn't power on and ARCCAPTAIN didn't lift a finger to solve the issue. I do not recommend them. I do love my rebel tho
@@tooltech5118 sorry to hear that! My experience has been the complete opposite. Did you get it to work at all?
@@flyweldfabricate unfortunately they never did resolve my issue. I ended up taking it apart and fixing it myself after months of waiting for a replacement or refund that I did not get.
Arccaptain with 24 months warranty.
@dxishi Good luck with that took 3 months to get any kind of resolution for me. But the welder is a good beginner welder
Simply do a return swap: Buy a new one and return the old one in the new box.
I would take my ESAB over china junk any day of the week. So you got an Arccaptain for free to make a video!? Wow!
They are cheap because the warranty is non-existent, customer service doesn't exist, tech support doesn't exist, and so on.
Do yourself a favor, buy an ESAB...
With the prices! Yiur not kidding what the hell is it. Welders going up doubling in price with NO change to the welder.
@@78cobra it’s unreal what the big 3 are charging. For the home hobbyist or car guy these ArcCaptain machines are amazing
Arccaptain made in china or usa?
@@predraguzelac7588 China