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Century Weders???

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al

12-19-1999 15:38:06




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Im interested in the 155 amp 12o volt Century welder. Has anyone had any exp. with Century welders?I like this one because it's the biggest while still being 120 volt.

AL




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catblaster

12-21-1999 18:27:21




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 Re: Century Weders??? in reply to al, 12-19-1999 15:38:06  
Signman, you bring up two excellent points, the "home depot" version of the lincoln, according to the dealer is a cheaper version and although they don't refuse to work on them, they are put to the back of the service line. Check out the current draw and it seems like they are playing with the numbers also. I wish I had known about the 5 year warranty but after I thew that century across the shop floor I don't think the factory would have helped much. Can they prescribe valiums??? anyway, after 5 years I'm happy with my lincoln and I did save the cord off of the century.

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signman

12-21-1999 16:34:43




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 Re: Century Weders??? in reply to al, 12-19-1999 15:38:06  
These gentleman are right. Parts and service are important. I've sold the most welders of anyone in our company and have never had a complaint with any of the Century welders that were sold to match the job intended. The Century does have almost twice the warranty that the Lincoln and Miller brands have 5 years compared to 3 or 2. As for parts availability there is little difference in the company it is the dealers willingness to stock the parts. Miller is exceptionally bad in the fact that they have a minimum order to their dealers that leaves them waiting for enough parts orders to submit it to the company. As far as quality all of them Century, Miller and Lincoln have reverted to building Menards or Kmart quality lines. Go to a service oriented dealer of the brand you choose if you want reliability. Just look at the weight and you'll know there is a difference in the components

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jf

12-21-1999 07:27:49




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 Re: Century Weders??? in reply to al, 12-19-1999 15:38:06  
I find it hard to believe you could get 155 amps from a 120v unit. They probably manipulate the numbers. Around here century is a no name welder and no parts on hand without ordering. For the relitivly small price differance you will be ahead in the long run if you get a "real welder". Get a MILLER



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jim

12-20-1999 21:22:02




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 Re: Century Weders??? in reply to al, 12-19-1999 15:38:06  
I have century 160 amp. 230v. that I'm very happy with. And I have friend with 120v. that is happy with his(he also has large lincoln mig, but bought 120v for portabilty). I bought a lincoln 100 for portable work(plug into miller 400 amp eng. welder) that is good but limited. However it works great for sheet metal and small stuff.



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catblaster

12-20-1999 18:40:58




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 Re: Century Weders??? in reply to al, 12-19-1999 15:38:06  
Hey Al, you can have my old one if you want to dig it up. Look at it this way, Century does not make machines for the industry like lincoln or miller. They make them for home owners and hobbyists. The duty cycle is low so you loose the advantage of a wire welder. The temp sensor is embedded in the windings so it is non replaceable, after tripping several times it looses the ability to reset fully. The 210V units may be better but just put a little more money towards a lincoln, hobart,or miller that is 210V and gas shielded (you can always use flux-core with the gas option)Trust me on this one cause it's not my hobby..its my living.

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Russ

12-20-1999 08:55:15




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 Re: Century Weders??? in reply to al, 12-19-1999 15:38:06  
I don`t have any first hand experience with Century(I`m a Lincoln man),other than three good friends who use various models of Century wire feeds. One does pro auto restoration, and uses his alot. One is kind of a "Mad Scientist" inventor and general handyman who also uses his quite a bit. And the third does general repair work, using his a moderate amount. All three of these guys have used all the big brands(Lincoln,Miller,Hobart,etc.)at various jobs, so they know whats out there. None of them have a bad thing to say about Century. Keep in mind though that max. output has to be weighed against duty cycle. If you don`t need future upgradeability or add-ons,the Century could be a good reasonably priced unit. Hope this helps.

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Mike L.

12-19-1999 20:50:53




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 Re: Century Weders??? in reply to al, 12-19-1999 15:38:06  
Hey Al. Got about 3 years worth of use so far out of my Century welder. Works great! But mine is 230/140 ac/dc welder.



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