Hi, I have been offered a TIGTRONIC 165 machine, (single and three phase selectable), for a very reasonable price, it does need a repair though as I am informed that it needs a new relay somewhere. Does anybody know this make and whether it's possable to get spares. Plus is it any good, in as far as a TIG machine goes. Thanks Ray

Can't comment on the welder but from an electrical point of view if it's just a relay that's gone you'll be able to source one from a factors or RS and the like.

[Edited on 23/11/10 by Stott]

Hi Ray

Try the following people in Horsham, they repaired my Tig this year and it was one of the Chinese ones, had no problem doing it and really friendly.

Mercury Welding Supplies Ltd
Units 6 & 7 Jubilee Estate
Foundry Lane
Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 5UE

Telephone: 01403 260200
Email: sales@mercurywelding.com


Good Luck


James

Hi Guys, thanks for the input, I just love this forum, almost instant replies, Cheers Ray

If its very heavy, coil wound TIG then not much to go wrong with it, if it's an invertor then be very careful if already bust.

Ive got a thearmal ark tig welder for sale if your intrested!
Its almost brand new i used it to build my car its a dc only but its a top quality set.
I paid £750 for it last year i would let it go for £350 it has all the tig leads and stick welding leads and is h,f, start.

Hi mate, well this one is just £40, so definately think it's worth a punt.

And as for weight, if it wasn't on wheels you wouldn't be able to move it. :-)
Cheers Ray

Oh and go do a course on how to use it.....it saves so many problems when learning.....
Good luck hope it works out for you