ESAB EMP 210 Multi Process Welder MIG/STICK/TIG, 200A, 120/230V DC

Very easy set up between operations and great quality for the price point. Very light and mobile. Tig torch is a little heavy but worked well.

Was purchasing a new tool for husband (The guy with most tools wins) and as I know nothing about welders, gave this seller a call. Was shocked when they answered upon first rings and with a smile, very pleasant people, and hubby is enjoying his first private adventure in welding his farm implements as well as a drill sharpener we purchased. And the above quote is his favorite as ny tool he loves ,takes good care of and loves to repair and build DIY at home, beyond his commercial contractors business with much larger tools and smart employees.

Updated update: Received the 3rd unit about a month after initial purchase and was able to get some successful welds on a couple of small projects but hadn't really pushed the welder until this weekend. Now, with a few days of welding on the unit, I have to admit it was worth the wait. It might just be a higher default inductance setting than the other welders I use professionally, but this thing lays a buttery smooth bead that seems easier to control than usual. The geometry of the gun and nozzle are nice, allowing for good access around obstacles and into weird corners and the nozzle stays cleaner and drops out splatter easier than other guns. If this thing stands the test of time, I'll be happy with the purchase. I have to say that ESAB customer support was pretty attentive. I bet if my struggles hadn't come during the holidays, their response would have been even better.Update: Received the replacement unit yesterday after 2 & 1/2 weeks of downtime only to find out that the fasteners for the spool holder were never installed from the factory. This would be an easy repair except the fasteners need to be installed from inside the no-user serviceable side of the case which would void the warranty. Still waiting for ESAB to respond.It's a bit surreal that this purchase could be this problematic, but if you like Kafka-like experiences and endless exchanges with CS agents, this might be the welder for you.Original Review:The EMP 210 had all the trappings of a quality unit, except for longevity. Mine died after less than an hour of trigger time on settings that should have allowed 100% duty cycle. ESAB rep that I spoke to suspects a main board failure. A replacement is in the works but the seller isn't very communicative about the process and going into the holidays, it looks like I will be without a working welder for several weeks. Amazon only offered refund on return to address the issue. If I were you I'd seriously consider buying this from a local brick and mortar if you buy it at all.

Im going to just extend this brand wide, but this machine sucks. Esab isnt what it used to be. Ive had constant issues with this 210 and its been in for warranty work 3 times in 6 months. Sometimes it will literally just not weld, it doesn't create an arc. It absolutely hates my trailblazer (which they specifically advertised itll run off a genset). The small pin connector is cheap and wiggles in the socket loosing connection which is just a joy while welding. Ill say for the money just get a harbor freight. The shipping was a nightmare, the shipper lost it in their warehouse and had to get one from a store be sent out then after 4 weeks it was delivered to another adress and i was told they wouldn't do anything because they had a picture of the delivery. Well a picture is great but when its not even a shop, but a residence door one might see the delema. I had to ride around town looking for the damn thing and finally was messaged on a fb group and went to grab it. Most likely ill replace this with a Lincoln and never forget this nightmare of an experience. As a professional welder if I treated my customers this way id be out of business.

Easy set up, like it a lot.

Came brand new, no damage to package in shipping. All parts and accessories were accounted for. Runs great at home 120v will be trying it on the generator at 240v next.

Noodles noodles noodles if you like chow mien it's awesome. First unit quit after a few hours, voltage jumping all over. Took to local dealer after a month and a half I got a brand new one which lasted a couple hours and now it thinks it's a pasta maker too. Don't buy esab!!!

I don't know who you have to pay to get a welder that offers Amps,volts and wire speed on separate functions anymore but it's not esab, for the money and the brand name I expected a lot more for $1600. I feel like I should have baughta Lincoln.