SIP 196 welder

Post by **maverick** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:59 pm

Im after buying a welder as my pick up needs new floors etc so does anyone know what a SIP 196 is like or whether it is up to the job?
Thanks

Post by **d_harris** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 12:22 pm

Sip are notorious for wire speed problems. I'm not familiar with that paticular model so can't comment further.

I'd check out http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/index.php and see what that lot reckon

Post by **maverick** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 2:32 pm

Thanks for that. some of the stuff on there is worth a read

Post by **billlobban** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 4:56 pm

Have to be honest I've got a MIgmate 130Turbo and just spent several months welding Matilda's bum. Never ever had any wire feed problems with either 6 or 8 mil wire. Not the most sophisticated welder in the world but it does me fine
Keep the tensioner adjusted and dont store the wire in the machine for months on end.

linearaudio · Post by **linearaudio** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 9:31 pm

billlobban wrote:Have to be honest I've got a MIgmate 130Turbo and just spent several months welding Matilda's bum. Never ever had any wire feed problems with either 6 or 8 mil wire. Not the most sophisticated welder in the world but it does me fine
Keep the tensioner adjusted and dont store the wire in the machine for months on end.

I knew there had to be a good SIP 130 out thyere somewhere! You are the lucky one

I think a lot of my wire feed problems were due to it being stored with the drive roller tensioned, which permanently deformed the plastic mounted pivot. Sorted with a bit of proper engineeringand some steel strip!

Post by **maverick** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:37 am

Well I didn't end up getting that sip but I have just bought a mightymig 170 with a euro torch.

seems to tick all the boxes.

Post by **alzax3** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 5:37 pm

That should do nicely!