Jasic Tig180 Welder Review: The Most Affordable TIG Welding Solution on the Market?
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- In this video I review my new Jasic Tig180 DC welding machine. Subscribe to support me in making more and better content!
Real world test on a Jasic welder:
• Making A Safety Ladder...
I think the main reason why you hadn’t much colour in the welds is because it’s mild steel. It hardly gets colour unless you have the setting perfect. The pictures you showed were of stainless it will always get colour as long as it’s not too hot.
Yes, you are right about the colours and mild steel; although I do tend to have some colour in the majority of my mild steel welds unless the heat input into the part is high.
@@EngineerSteve great review of thr welder I think you convinced me to buy. Has the tig high frequency or is it scratch start
@@barrycooney7195 It has high frequency start, the only remark I have is that there is no digital display for your amps (which makes it easier to use consistent settings for certain thickness). For the price it really is an incredible machine, comparable with professional grade machines.
@@EngineerSteve I noticed the lack of a digital display but it’s a small compromise. Might treat myself in the new year. Thanks
@@barrycooney7195 You should take a look at the torch, I have bought a different torch after making this video because I didn't really like the one supplied with the machine. depending on preference of course
..■ What's your opinion on dual voltage:
Esab es or et 200i pro vs Jasic alternatives of them?
●● reliability / longevity
●● honest specs produced
●● value
...■ I've never gotten proof,
but in my opinion since Esab started being made in China,
that they're made by Jasic since so similar....
Dunno which is truly a better brand to buy if neither warranty was factored in since often products go bad just after they expire.
I dunno how Jasic expects people to pay to ship welders to them for service with how expensive it is to ship stuff for consumers vs businesses.
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I think that, regarding specs, the Jasic EVO Arc 200 PFC is most similar to the Esab es 200i pro. Surprisingly the Jasic is a little bit more expensive but is looks newer/more modern too. Also the Jasic has 60% duty cycle at 200 A, the Esab has 25% duty cycle at 200A.
I don't have much experience with Esab machine, they are not commonly used where I live. Jasic is more common for amateur use, whereas Esab is being used on a more professional basis.
I would suggest looking for reviews on the particular machines to gain a better insight in the quality and longevity of the machines.
Thanks for reply. Sorry for my delay. I've had a bad sinus infection.
--- ■ Have you ever tested your Jasic tig 180 with a clamp meter to see how accurate the specs are to its stated amp ratings & dial accuracy ?
---- ■ How long do Jasic welders typically last before breaking the 1st time & last til not worth fixing ?
( I don't know anyone that's ever had one)
---- ■ How has customer service been to your locals?
( I emailed Jasic 3x & got ignored.
While Esab emailed me same day. )
..........Since you're very smart;
If a welder (ex: Weldcote 140 striker ) states:
● generator friendly &
● works with Voltage 95-265V ,
--- ■ Would you say that it prolly has a PFC inside?
( what do i look for inside casing to verify if it has PFC or not?
The larger Striker 160 version has PFC stated on casing+ads but the 140 doesn't. )
--- ■ Where was it you seen Jasic evo arc 200 pfc had 60% duty cycle@200 amps? I've only noticed 25% I'm the Manuel & websites.
--- ■ any clue if the jasic evo arc pro 200 can run 6010 rods ? If so what size rods.
--- ■ any clue what guage your power cord ended up being?
( Esab uses only a 14 gauge )
The hot start & arc force seem simple on the Jasic using the selector then rotate the dial.
While Esab you have to push the dial in to adjust the hot start , but dunno if can adjust the arc force by pressing dial a 2nd time.
Pressing the Esab dial to change settings seems like it would wear out the amp dial unlike jasic EVO keeps them separated.
The Rotating power switch on back of Esab seems it'd have more longevity vs the Flip type thats on Jasic
Torn between the 2 products & looking for one that'll last a decade hopefully lol. Things always go bad sometime just after the Warranty expires.
@@lupita9041 No problem, I hope you are doing better now. This is all I know:
1. I have not tested the accuracy of the amp rating, one thing that I am missing on my machine is a display to show the amps as the dial itself doesn't give much precision and repeatability.
2. I don't know personally, I have not put that many hours on my machine but no complaints so far.
3. I haven't had to deal with customer service yet, I assume Jasic is a purely China based company with re-sellers around the world, making it difficult to reach the company itself.
4. Sounds like it has PFC with those statements, I don't know how one can distinguish a PFC module but I assume it will contain at least some coils/transformers and capacitors.
5. I do see that the duty cycle is indeed 25% at 40C, our local distributor states 60% on their website but I cannot confirm this using the manual.
6. According to the manual they can run 4mm (5/32") but not sure if that's with optimal, I have used 6013 rods with my machine, I don't see why 6010 wouldn't work.
7. Not totally sure but I think my machine had a 12 gauge but could have been 14 as well (keep in mind, it's a 180 amp welder on 230V)
I am a huge fan of sepparated dials for amps and other settings, if I had to purchase a machine for professional use however I might go with a better known brand such as esab/miller/lincoln/kemppi (European). For use at home I will be using my Jasic for as long as it lasts.
Thanks. Yes feeling better now after strong doses of antibiotics. Had bad swelling over the weekend but it passed.
I didn't realize yours didn't have a screen.
--- Do you know many people that have had a jasic working for years w/o issues? Or people who complained it went out on them early?
Is Kemppi expensive? Miller just seems so expensive vs Esab.
The Jasic seems more advanced than the esab & why it's got my attention but I've brevet known anything about them
■ if Esab is truly the winner in longevity then I may have to go that way when comes to spending over $500. Especially in a $1000 ballpark.
The separated dials to dial it all in with a digital screen would be great but I belive those start at $1000 :-/
■ have you ever welded with t 7014?
What rods have you used with the Jasic so far?
I assumed the weldcote should have a large capacitor like hvac units do to make the PFC work.
But dunno in a non pfc welder if one would have small capacitors for it to function cuz don't know much about inverter welder guts. I don't have a non pfc unit to open to compare to.
@@lupita9041 I am not aware of any major issues with Jasic machine, about it being more advanced: I honestly think that cheap (chinese made) machines are far more advanced (for the money) because the manufacturer wants to increase the selling points of the cheap machines to make it more competitive towards the professional machines, longevity however will be better for the professional brand machines, in general. I have only used 6013 rods but I am not that experienced with stick as the majority of the welding I do is TIG and MIG. I am not sure about the PFC situation, if Jasic states that it's machine has PFC I assume that it's specs are sufficient for the duty cycle.