modern arc welder recommendations

My old arc welder SIP 100 must be nigh on 45 years old, its falling to pieces and as i have a little stainless exhaust welding to do , and as the Amazon sale weekend is on , thought i might treat myself to a CHEAPISH , just get the job done no bells and whistles arc welder.
Anyone got such a machine they could recommend or any advise on what to look for , ?

 

I bought an older version of this for £199, I'm sure it'll get rubished but I've had it a couple of years and done oF heavy MMA work with it as well as MIG. I do horseshoe art which uses heavy wire and high current

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-in-1-M...rter-Welder-/174199718486?hash=item288f1cc256

 

That seems very much overboard for my needs , it would take me a week to learn how to turn it on .

 

I bought this one and was very impressed by the ease of use.
https://www.bc-elec.com/fr/poste-a-...-arc-200-inverter-2-connecteurs-rapides-47949
But don't expect it to last long. Front panel and knobs are very cheap hard plastic.
But it works well.

 

That's a pretty good multipurpose machine for the money

 

You'll do well to stick weld a stainless exhaust. Maybe there's someone with TIG and some pure argon nearby who would do it for a drink?

 

i have searched local and no one is interested, ive been to my local welding suply store in hope they knew someone but i drew a blank there, even a family members sandblasting machine factory has noone that could/would do it.
A local boy racer garage could do it for £350 in about five weeks time? clearly didnt want the job
i am actually trying to weld a stainless replacement flexible joint ont the catalitic converter of my car, its quite solid / thick metal and apparently a common repair, £32 pound part instead of £1000 replacement
ive nowt to loose but try myself and end up with a bit of kit in with the process

https://www.amazon.co.uk/ARC-Welder...r-MINI-180PI/dp/B07VP48ZSY/ref=cm_wl_huc_item

somethink like this but just read one of their many thundreds of five star reviews and one says they give you a rebate for a five star review,?

 

I am in England, the issues with importing stuff here after Brexit means its not worth the hassle of buying from abroad, just what the politicians wanted.

 

I'm all for that RTech machines are good quality at sensible prices, maybe worth a look

 

Anyone actually got an RTech? Seem to have a good reputation.

 

I've used them but don't own one; I've got a Lincoln TIG and and ESAB MIG at home.

 

If it's a cheap stick welder then this will do. It's the same brand as mine. Much better off TIG welding stainless though as it's more controllable.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272315200275?hash=item3f67403313:g:fNIAAOSw3X5gzOJ4

 

Think @Dubs bought one?

 

Have you got one @Dubs - ster?

 

Been looking at their website, looks like decent uk product the Pro 175 moder looks a decent buy with potential to upgrage to TIG welding , as if i know what i am on about , thinking of looking to see what deal amazon have on them on Sunday , if any deal at all , but narrowing things down a little now

 

I think they are made in China, but checked/inspected in the UK. Don't look bad, tho'

 

Yep, I recently bought the Rtech 185, and can’t fault it for MIG.

I haven’t tried the Arc function though, so can’t comment on that.

 

just shopping around to see that amazon dont sell that model , ebay has it but strangly the guarantee reduces from three years to two years but the unit costs the same, why does buying things have to be such a mine field .

 

Get it direct from RTech? Jeff Bezos has got enough money.

 

Is it considerably cheaper on EBay? I would get it direct from Rtech if there isn’t much in it..