Lewis Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 I recently asked this same question on the mig-welding.co.uk forum and the consensus was Parweld or Binzel I was wondering if anyone had further experiences to offer or could recommend a decent supplier? I'm looking for a 3 meter MB25 to fit an old AGA 200MIG for occaisional to moderate use (long periods of anactivity punctuated by day long sessions) Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozsug Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 I would recomend the Parweld torch, we have 4 welding set each with a Parweld torch of differring lengths, i have tried different makes but the parweld definately outlasts the others and copes with abuse well, the linners are good quality and dont mind being bent in circles, and consumables are easily sourced. Try Gary at MigTigArc they do mail order, heres a link to there site http://www.migtigarc.co.uk/index.html Happy welding!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoss1720 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 go for a binzel torch.not long replaced mine for a 4m one.ultra reliable.if youve not already got a eurotorch,you will need to get the conversion kit that goes with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warthog Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 I recently asked this same question on the mig-welding.co.uk forum and the consensus was Parweld or Binzel I was wondering if anyone had further experiences to offer or could recommend a decent supplier? I'm looking for a 3 meter MB25 to fit an old AGA 200MIG for occaisional to moderate use (long periods of anactivity punctuated by day long sessions) Many thanks Binzel get my vote. Used and abused at work for the last 10years. Have a good range of liners, elctrodes and shrouds types avail too. Have found them on ebay every so often, at good prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Binzel here too Cheap and parts (tips / shrouds etc) readily available as std part Consider a longer one - I recently bought a 4 mtr one and wish I had years ago Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share Posted March 20, 2010 Thanks for the responses guys HFH I had wanted a bit of extra length but I was warned off by folks saying the wire feed wasn't up to it, have you coped okay? Do you have a two or four roller unit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 I have a 4m Binzel one as it was the only size they had at the shop! Steve has since told me that the 3m are more reliable long term but touch wood so far its been OK and is quite useful in a smallish workshop to reach things without having to manouvre the welder into impossibly small spaces! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 I've got a 4m torch and the extra length is well worth it. You will need a decent wire feed though, the DIY range of welders seem to have pretty dubious wire feeds. My Portamig is 2 roller, but manages just fine. My last two torches have come from Steve/Weldequip, who's got a shop on mig-welding.co.uk. Fair prices and proper customer service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forkrentfitter Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 I would recomend the Parweld torch, we have 4 welding set each with a Parweld torch of differring lengths, i have tried different makes but the parweld definately outlasts the others and copes with abuse well, the linners are good quality and dont mind being bent in circles, and consumables are easily sourced. Try Gary at MigTigArc they do mail order, heres a link to there site http://www.migtigarc.co.uk/index.html Happy welding!! i would recomend gary at migtigarc too,have just bought an oxford 200 amp mig from him,nice guy,was on the phone for nearly 40 minutes as i couldn,t make my mind up between two welders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 In answer to your Q I use 0.8mm and have had absolutely not 1 issue feed wise Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Wightman Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 www.iandavieswelding.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 Eventually picked up a Binzel torch, a 3meter and a 4meter Thanks to those who posted up with advice and links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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