welder decision

[mike23]

I am considering a Miller 212(old tap style)and the new 212 with the variable voltage. Both are new with warrenty. The older tap unit is $150 cheaper. I would like to know if the new variable voltage is a better unit. I am also looking at the older Lincoln pro mig 215 vs the pro mig xt. What is the difference between them.
Thanks for any input Mike

 

[t100]

get the newer MM212, less trouble on the small stuff such as fan, rollers, bearings. parts are always harder to find on old machines.

 

[Zrexxer]

I have a tapped MM212 and I couldn't be happier with it. Tapped machines are inherently easier to tune in and find the sweet spot for a given setting. You'd be happy with either one.

 

[VegasBruce]

I have a tapped MM212 and I couldn't be happier with it. Tapped machines are inherently easier to tune in and find the sweet spot for a given setting. You'd be happy with either one.

Thats how my MM 211 is, set the voltage and diddle with the wire speed a little and your good to go.