Older Miller DX200 vs Syncrowave 180SD

[scratchedup]

This machine was purchased used with ~ 91 hours and 21,000 arc starts. It looks a little beat up.

I have not used it enough to ensure that the arc start is working properly.





http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=248049

A close friend is selling this...5 hours total and mint.





Should I buy his and sell mine? It is heavy and bulky but the portability issue is not really an issue for me.

 

[jhn9840]

I would say that it would depend on what you are planning on doing with the welder. I'm no expert on Miller machines but always thought a Dynasty was an upgrade over a Syncrowave.

jhn9840
John

 

[dr_clyde]

I'd get the dynasty. It's a pro level machine, whereas the 180 is a heavy hobby series. 90 hours is nothing on a pro welder.

 

[offroadsteve]

I'd agree, stick with the dynasty. We have hundreds of them at work and they get run ragged and keep on getting it. If the HF isn't working right it's most likely the points need to be adjusted. Check the manual, it's a simple procedure.

The Syncroware is still a very high quality machine, but the dynasty has way more features. If you ever think you'll weld any aluminum, the dynasty can't be beat.

 

[Tig Master]

There are no points in a dynasty. Only the first few models have them.Miller will tell you the serial num of the ones with points.

T

 

[mike13u]

I think if you have a chance to run a few beads with both your Dynasty will remain your machine.

 

[pi_guy]

I have owned a dynasty for 6 years and it is great, I run it on 220 at the shop and 115v generator power at the race track. I have let many people use it <rental>and not gotten one complaint. Most welders that use it wish they had one. I had originally carried the water cooled torch but have gone to the air cooled torch at the track. The only problem with the air cooled torch is it is larger and limits access in some chassis welding<formula cars>. From welding very thin Al to a 1/4 inch it is great nothing can touch the control it has.

 

[scratchedup]

There are no points in a dynasty. Only the first few models have them.Miller will tell you the serial num of the ones with points.

T

Mine has arc start points.....I recently cleaned them.

I left the 200 with an expert pro welder to have him analyze it for proper functionality.

Keep u posted.

Thanks for the input.

 

[Tig Master]

Mine has arc start points.....I recently cleaned them.

I left the 200 with an expert pro welder to have him analyze it for proper functionality.

Keep u posted.

Thanks for the input.

I have a dynasty 200 dx it has no points.You have one of the early ones ,not many were produced before the non point ones were put in production.They are still a good machine.

T

 

[dogdog]

keep both

 

[Chuck122]

the 200dx is a sick machine. you will quickly learn to appreciate all the adjustments available

 

[BD1]

I have a older 180 then the one you posted , mine is not digital. The 180 is easy; turn on tank, machine, set heat, push pedal and weld. The Dynasty has too many bells and whistles that a average guy may not need.
There was a post on weldingweb where a guy is selling his Dynasty because he bought a Diversion. Will you use all the features of the Dynasty ?? Do you know how to set it up ?

 

[Tig Master]

I have a older 180 then the one you posted , mine is not digital. The 180 is easy; turn on tank, machine, set heat, push pedal and weld. The Dynasty has too many bells and whistles that a average guy may not need.
There was a post on weldingweb where a guy is selling his Dynasty because he bought a Diversion. Will you use all the features of the Dynasty ?? Do you know how to set it up ?

Going to a diversion only lets you tig only no other welding options such as stick.No way to have a stinger.

T

 

[scratchedup]

I have a older 180 then the one you posted , mine is not digital. The 180 is easy; turn on tank, machine, set heat, push pedal and weld.


YES...

The Dynasty has too many bells and whistles that a average guy may not need.

There was a post on weldingweb where a guy is selling his Dynasty because he bought a Diversion. Will you use all the features of the Dynasty ?? Do you know how to set it up ?

Mine is a long term plan...SLOWLY teaching myself to weld. It will not happen in ernest for a years yet...to busy with work and other projects. I just need to know if the 200 is going to function properly with mechanical points.

I am going to call my pro welder friend tomorrow where I left it off to see what he thinks.

It probably has more features then I need but it sure is handy with its small weight and size.

Can I learn how to set it up?....almost there....