Ian 2,417 #1 Posted July 13, 2016 Hi all, before I lay out a large slab of cash on a new Mig welder I thought I'd ask if anyone has any experience of a Sealey SuperMig 180 or have heard any talk be it good or bad about them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #2 Posted July 13, 2016 Cant say i've heard of it before, but for that money why not look for a good used one of a known brand? Like this Lincoln https://www.gumtree.com/p/welding-equipment/lincoln-191c-mig-welder-reduced-/1176574540 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #3 Posted July 13, 2016 I've got a 180 and never had a problem with it, achieve good welds every time. Paid about the same. That Lincoln looks like a good buy and is a superior make than the 180. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #4 Posted July 13, 2016 Hang on Ian speak tomorrow I have a number of a man who will bring some to the workshop so you can try them first Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #5 Posted July 13, 2016 Dad has one, had it for 20 years and been faultless.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wristpin 400 #6 Posted July 13, 2016 Basically a generic Chinese built unit but Sealey have a good reputation for after sales back-up. Before committing it may be worth having a word with R-Tech in Gloucester who have a five star reputation for after sales service and often have ex-dem sets at greatly reduced prices. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #7 Posted July 14, 2016 I used to have the older version of this and it was useless, but to be fair it was purchased second hand. I can't rememember the make of its replacement at the moment but if you look on here you will see a topic on it. Way in front of the sealey in my opion Just looked it up it was an rtech. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #8 Posted August 8, 2016 A bit of an update on this.. My new Mig welder arrived today (thanks to all the people involved in transporting it to me) and you might say I'm a happy bunny.. Ok, it's not "new" but it is very well made and should outlast me A Murex Tradesmig 165... 3 Jodel, Stormin and ranger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 373 #9 Posted August 8, 2016 Good choice Ian, quite powerful, and a very smooth arc. 1 Jodel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #10 Posted August 9, 2016 He just had to go one better than me I've had a murex 160 since the early 80s brilliant welder so never let me down , Why has he gone one better than me =cos his knob goes to 8 mine only goes to 6 1 Jodel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #11 Posted August 9, 2016 3 minutes ago, nigel said: He just had to go one better than me I've had a murex 160 since the early 80s brilliant welder so never let me down , Why has he gone one better than me =cos his knob goes to 8 mine only goes to 6 are we talking power or inches Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 373 #12 Posted August 9, 2016 43 minutes ago, C-101plowerpower said: are we talking power or inches Don't forget we're metric now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #13 Posted August 9, 2016 1 hour ago, C-101plowerpower said: are we talking power or inches Now now Koen mr Mac might read this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #14 Posted August 9, 2016 And don't forget ime older than him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
