I borrowed it from a friend of mine. He keeps it on his service truck. I've never given it a second thought. But I wanted another machine for the video. I'm glad I tried it. I'm very impressed with it. Someone may correct me about this .... But it's my understanding that Lincoln bought the Century line. Even on the box, it says Lincoln Electric. Whether they continue the line, we will have to see. But, the new Weld-Pac 90i and the FC 90i seems to be the Century replacement. Basically, it's the same machine, but with an updated look and design, easier to read knobs, better gun and clamp, etc. I will get the new FC90i soon and review it.
@AllStarWeldingSC you are correct, Century is an offspring of Lincoln, and even the color is the same. This machine has been doing so well that Lincoln put out a 90 a couple years ago. When we do repairs, I use it for fitting up tacts while my partner welds out with the 210mp. Very useful in the arsenal 👍
I've got an old Century 155 GS that is at least 25 years old... still going fine. I did recently pickup a ARCCAPTAIN MIG Welder, 200Amp 6 in 1. Nice little welder!
So refreshing to see a professional welder that's not a brand snob. I have been looking at the Titanium 125 to have around just for small welding projects around the house. Then I started looking looking at a few other machines that could be 110/240 just because that can be a nice option to have if I need to weld up 1/4". What would your opinion be between the Amico Mig 130A, Primeweld MTS 145 and Primeweld Mig160 ( I believe it is the newer version of the 160st). I would primarily be flux welding but the option of the stick and mig seems like it could be beneficial on the 160.
I'm not familiar with the Amico. I know the name, but never used one. The Primeweld 145 would be awesome. The 160Ts is a pretty heavy machine. There have been many times when I have put the Titanium over my shoulder and climbed up a ladder with it. (see video about dock repair). The 160Ts is way to heavy for that. I don't recall what the 145 weighs. The option for 110v/220v would t be a big deal to me. If I need to weld 1/4” or thicker, I would either do multi-pass with the flux core, or just stick weld it. I've been on too many mobile calls where I have to run an extension cable from either my truck, or customers outlet (like that dock job), so a 220v would really be that advantageous. Now, for me, the Titanium fits the bill for what I would need a flux core machine for, which is mostly fence and handrails. Anything bigger would be done with stick. I may consider the Primeweld 145.
Are you shopping? For what it's worth.... The Titanium is a very good machine. It never lets me down, and performs as I need it to. But now that I have tried the Century, I like it a lot. Now Lincoln has the FC90i Flux core machine, which is a remade over Century. You can get them at Home Depot. But, with the Titanium,you can buy a 2 year warranty with it.
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Great video. For the money, I think the Titanium is the best bang for the buck. And your comment on the weld “crispiness” was great. Thank you for making these videos.
Thank you for the comment. As you can tell from my other videos, I love my Titanium, and as you said, best bang for the buck. But, I was really surprised at the Century 90. I can't wait to get my hands on that Lincoln 90i and try that out. It's about double the cost of the Titanium, and I doubt you can buy a 2 year replacement warranty for it. Will it be worth it? I will find out and let y'all know.
Im going to buy one for work. We have an old transformer flux core and it just doesn't hit at all. We also have an A/C tombstone that i added D/C to and it works really well just too much for small fixes.
You will be very happy with any of the three machines featured in this video. They are great for small fixes. I remember when I went from a transformer based flux core to a new inverter style. The difference is day and night. I lifted my hood and was grinning ear to ear. Which one are you going to get?
You are very right. The Primeweld is a beast on flux core. I had it on 110v and turned way down to try to be competitive with the other 2. Did you see my video where I reviewed the 160Ts in Flux Core mode? I did it on 220v on some 3/8 plate and it ate it up!!
I do a lot of Flux core out in the field. Seldom at the shop, that's usually Mig or Tig. But having a good reliable Flux core machine is critical for mobile welding.
My thoughts was you had to down grade the primeweld because on 220 it would have been a totally different machine . I think I saw you review that machine on 110 and 220 already
Yes, good eye. I did a review a while back with the Primeweld on 110 and 220. It's a beast for sure. I had to "dumb" it down to equal the other 2. But on 220 and around 24v, nothing could stop it.
Yes, they are very, very similar. The Titanium has the "Cold Feed" button. I like the Century's gun and ground clamp better. The new Century - Lincoln FC 90i - has a really nice gun, and a much improved ground clamp. It's power cord is much thicker too. The two are pretty close in size, with the Century being 1/4" taller, and almost 1" longer. Weight is about the same. I borrowed the Century from a friend, who keeps it on his service truck. He's a diesel mechanic. But he usually just calls me to come do his welding. If it was mine, I would have opened the case to compare the inside. That would make a great video!
You know... Now that you mention that. I have an old Titanium laying around with a chopped off gun lead (that's a whole other story!). It may be fun to open that one up and make a video about the inside of it. What do you think?
@@AllStarWeldingSC I love seeing what is inside any welder. I do electronics design so like seeing how they designed things in the various brands. Also fun to see different brands with the exact same guts inside.
My friend that I borrowed the Century from, says he has another one thats not any good. And I have another Titanium that's not any good. So, that video will be coming soon!
Good question. Nobody has ever asked that. Well, for me, when I am using the flux core, it's usually in a simple repair, or building a handrail, etc. Flux core, in general, burns really hot, sometimes hotter than Mig. When I do a hand rail, it's usually 1/8" posts and 14g rails. If you aren't paying attention, even .030 will burn a whole. So, for that reason, I keep .030 in the Flux core machines, and leave the .035 in the Mig at the shop. That's not to say that .030 can't do thicker steel, it can. But with lighter gauge thicknesses, for me, it's easier and better to stick with .030 Flux core. Again, these are just my preferences. But I do keep another flux core machine loaded with .035 for major repairs out in the field. For that, I use the Primeweld 160Ts. Have you watched my video about that one?
@AllStarWeldingSC i think i did, the one you did for a customer? What you said makes sense though, I've been asking around and the answer is usually something like it's what they had available or that's what i've always used, without any reason for why they've always used it. I'll pick myself up a spool of 0.30 now that I know why I'd even use it. My guess was just that it's less material, for thinner welds or something, which i didn't care for but I've never considered heat, that definitely would be welcome in many cases so i appreciate the answer.
I love my Century90, I had for about 4 years and been going Beast Mode with it. 👌
I borrowed it from a friend of mine. He keeps it on his service truck. I've never given it a second thought. But I wanted another machine for the video. I'm glad I tried it. I'm very impressed with it. Someone may correct me about this .... But it's my understanding that Lincoln bought the Century line. Even on the box, it says Lincoln Electric. Whether they continue the line, we will have to see. But, the new Weld-Pac 90i and the FC 90i seems to be the Century replacement. Basically, it's the same machine, but with an updated look and design, easier to read knobs, better gun and clamp, etc. I will get the new FC90i soon and review it.
@AllStarWeldingSC you are correct, Century is an offspring of Lincoln, and even the color is the same. This machine has been doing so well that Lincoln put out a 90 a couple years ago.
When we do repairs, I use it for fitting up tacts while my partner welds out with the 210mp. Very useful in the arsenal 👍
I've got an old Century 155 GS that is at least 25 years old... still going fine. I did recently pickup a ARCCAPTAIN MIG Welder, 200Amp 6 in 1. Nice little welder!
Those older Century machines were built like tanks! I've never owned one but I've heard great things about them.
So refreshing to see a professional welder that's not a brand snob. I have been looking at the Titanium 125 to have around just for small welding projects around the house. Then I started looking looking at a few other machines that could be 110/240 just because that can be a nice option to have if I need to weld up 1/4". What would your opinion be between the Amico Mig 130A, Primeweld MTS 145 and Primeweld Mig160 ( I believe it is the newer version of the 160st). I would primarily be flux welding but the option of the stick and mig seems like it could be beneficial on the 160.
I'm not familiar with the Amico. I know the name, but never used one. The Primeweld 145 would be awesome. The 160Ts is a pretty heavy machine. There have been many times when I have put the Titanium over my shoulder and climbed up a ladder with it. (see video about dock repair). The 160Ts is way to heavy for that. I don't recall what the 145 weighs. The option for 110v/220v would t be a big deal to me. If I need to weld 1/4” or thicker, I would either do multi-pass with the flux core, or just stick weld it. I've been on too many mobile calls where I have to run an extension cable from either my truck, or customers outlet (like that dock job), so a 220v would really be that advantageous. Now, for me, the Titanium fits the bill for what I would need a flux core machine for, which is mostly fence and handrails. Anything bigger would be done with stick. I may consider the Primeweld 145.
@allstarwelding Thanks for the response! Definitely gives me a few things to think about. I may have to take a closer look at the 145.
thanks for explaining all three welders
Glad you found it helpful. What are your thoughts on each of them?
Very good assessment of the three flux core welding machines. Thanks!
Glad you found it helpful. I'm really looking forward to my new camera and mics. Should make my videos even better.
Just the video I needed to see
Are you shopping? For what it's worth.... The Titanium is a very good machine. It never lets me down, and performs as I need it to. But now that I have tried the Century, I like it a lot. Now Lincoln has the FC90i Flux core machine, which is a remade over Century. You can get them at Home Depot. But, with the Titanium,you can buy a 2 year warranty with it.
I love your content. I keep having to subscribe every time I see and watch your videos. That is annoying. But it is worth it
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Great video. For the money, I think the Titanium is the best bang for the buck. And your comment on the weld “crispiness” was great. Thank you for making these videos.
Thank you for the comment. As you can tell from my other videos, I love my Titanium, and as you said, best bang for the buck. But, I was really surprised at the Century 90. I can't wait to get my hands on that Lincoln 90i and try that out. It's about double the cost of the Titanium, and I doubt you can buy a 2 year replacement warranty for it. Will it be worth it? I will find out and let y'all know.
Yeah... Crispiness was all I could come up with at the moment. Surely not an industry standard description. Haha
Im going to buy one for work. We have an old transformer flux core and it just doesn't hit at all. We also have an A/C tombstone that i added D/C to and it works really well just too much for small fixes.
You will be very happy with any of the three machines featured in this video. They are great for small fixes. I remember when I went from a transformer based flux core to a new inverter style. The difference is day and night. I lifted my hood and was grinning ear to ear. Which one are you going to get?
Third machine has more horsepower for sure even at 110 volt sounds a lot better and you see less spatter coming off of it
You are very right. The Primeweld is a beast on flux core. I had it on 110v and turned way down to try to be competitive with the other 2. Did you see my video where I reviewed the 160Ts in Flux Core mode? I did it on 220v on some 3/8 plate and it ate it up!!
Love me some flux core
I do a lot of Flux core out in the field. Seldom at the shop, that's usually Mig or Tig. But having a good reliable Flux core machine is critical for mobile welding.
My thoughts was you had to down grade the primeweld because on 220 it would have been a totally different machine . I think I saw you review that machine on 110 and 220 already
Yes, good eye. I did a review a while back with the Primeweld on 110 and 220. It's a beast for sure. I had to "dumb" it down to equal the other 2. But on 220 and around 24v, nothing could stop it.
To me the century and titanium come from same factory just changing a few things
Yes, they are very, very similar. The Titanium has the "Cold Feed" button. I like the Century's gun and ground clamp better. The new Century - Lincoln FC 90i - has a really nice gun, and a much improved ground clamp. It's power cord is much thicker too. The two are pretty close in size, with the Century being 1/4" taller, and almost 1" longer. Weight is about the same. I borrowed the Century from a friend, who keeps it on his service truck. He's a diesel mechanic. But he usually just calls me to come do his welding. If it was mine, I would have opened the case to compare the inside. That would make a great video!
You know... Now that you mention that. I have an old Titanium laying around with a chopped off gun lead (that's a whole other story!). It may be fun to open that one up and make a video about the inside of it. What do you think?
@@AllStarWeldingSC I love seeing what is inside any welder. I do electronics design so like seeing how they designed things in the various brands. Also fun to see different brands with the exact same guts inside.
My friend that I borrowed the Century from, says he has another one thats not any good. And I have another Titanium that's not any good. So, that video will be coming soon!
Will be a great video
Why do you all use 0.30 and not 0.35. almost every video on RUclips use .30, why is that
Good question. Nobody has ever asked that. Well, for me, when I am using the flux core, it's usually in a simple repair, or building a handrail, etc. Flux core, in general, burns really hot, sometimes hotter than Mig. When I do a hand rail, it's usually 1/8" posts and 14g rails. If you aren't paying attention, even .030 will burn a whole. So, for that reason, I keep .030 in the Flux core machines, and leave the .035 in the Mig at the shop. That's not to say that .030 can't do thicker steel, it can. But with lighter gauge thicknesses, for me, it's easier and better to stick with .030 Flux core. Again, these are just my preferences. But I do keep another flux core machine loaded with .035 for major repairs out in the field. For that, I use the Primeweld 160Ts. Have you watched my video about that one?
@AllStarWeldingSC i think i did, the one you did for a customer? What you said makes sense though, I've been asking around and the answer is usually something like it's what they had available or that's what i've always used, without any reason for why they've always used it. I'll pick myself up a spool of 0.30 now that I know why I'd even use it. My guess was just that it's less material, for thinner welds or something, which i didn't care for but I've never considered heat, that definitely would be welcome in many cases so i appreciate the answer.
Let me know what you think after you try it.