That cheesy mask is actually a very popular item in my shop. I have friends constantly coming over to have things repaired, and I only have 2 helmets, so that mask is almost always in use when folks want to watch. My kids also like to watch, and they will just grab it off the the tool chest and hop up on a stool. Honestly, I could probably use a few more. Handy for the eclipses too! Great video!

11:40 THANK YOU I just purchased 225x 2 weeks ago and you're gonna teach me. thanks for using a machine I can afford

Really trying to figure a budget welder for myself at home. Don’t do much at home since I do it mostly all day at work but when I do need it I never have one. I think this video helped me make up my mind. Thank you. And side note I was trying to wipe that little black dot on the wall behind you off my screen like 100x even though I knew it was not on my screen 😂 thanks again for the help in my decision!

Man that was amazing, you made that look easy. Good job

thanks for the review. the reason the switch is on the back is some countries have a requirement that power is disconnected at the first possible point.

Awesome man I've had this welder for a year now and never have set it up and used it lol I'm definitely going to use it now on a custom 80 mm turbo build on a 2016 Chevy Tahoe

Fixing to order this myself!! Keep the videos coming bud. Never welded aluminum!!🤣😂👍

After watching however many dozen review videos recently. It was nice to see someone openly disclose the partial sponsorship at the beginning. It's difficult to tell who is shilling on some of the reviews.

That’s a really nice welder. I’ve seen a lot of prime weld welders and they are nice I’d love to have one

Great video. Thanks for the review. Mine is out for delivery now and I can't wait! Haha cheers man Nice beads btw

Impressed with your videos. Subscribed!

Just picked one up today!

good video. I think it was super helpful review.

Great video tutorial as usual..I actually purchased one..with the help of great reviews like this one..after much research I'm 100% confident and convinced Lotos is the manufacturer for Primeweld as they have near exact model housing for the 200acdc tig model and another model with electronic face plate the 200acdcp , looks to be the electronics of the 225acdcp but in the housing of the 200acdc but with analog knobs the exact knobs Lotos uses for their other products, the back of both machines are exactly the same colors, layouts, on/off breaker name brand, power label , fan shrouds etc..the accessories are the exact same, packed the same with the exception of the upgraded ck17 torch and pedal in the Primeweld..the Primeweld has a different top cover for the housing and standardized connectors in the front..a unnamed reviewer / repair guy mentioned he tested and looked over the unbranded prototypes on request of primeweld several years ago and made some suggestions to upgrade a few parts, hence the 225 amp rating..but had a suspicion he knew which company made them as he works on both warranty and out of warranty machines and simply said it was a manufacturer that had been in the business a long time..Which would account for the price difference, the upgrades and great customer service and warranty..also seen pictures of the not released version 2.0 225acdcp with electronic face plate and housed in the Lotos 200acdcp case..All of which doesn't devalue Primewelds products to me in the slightest way and I rather have the analog knobs and bigger case for heat management..they are great products and have great customer service with actual worthwhile upgrades over the competition..Knowing who the manufacturer and track record helps customers more then a some unknown manufacturer with zero track record..

Just got this and thanks for your videos. Very well made.

Congratulations on 2k

I refer to those cheesy masks a "spectator's mask" so you can make your buddy watch you fix his stuff.

I bought one about 6 months ago and would definitely recommend hobby or pro it's a nice machine for the money. I love the slow pulse for welding thin material without filler beautiful welds. Not alot of people talk about stick mode but does really well too. haven't tried it on 110 just 220 volts

I've had mine for almost a year now and it works great. My only complaint is, I have the old style foot pedal. I went to a CK20 water cooled torch because of how much welding I do. I've had this machine outside using an extension cord stick welding on my pipe fence gate and it works great even on 120v.

I hope these hold up well. Didn’t have a good experience with my AHP so I sold it. Am looking at the prime weld but I want to see how they hold up. Everyone just has open box videos. No long term Also be careful with that trigger, they break super quick. All my out of box triggers broke on the wire side. I broke 3... Just a heads up for that.

I'm watching a lot of reviews because I'm about to buy one. I'm an aluminum and steel welder plus fabricator. I've used very expensive welders mig and tig. From the welds I've seen in all the videos they seem to be as good as the ones that cost in the 1000s. I'm excited to buy one!

Nice Knipex pliers!

Thx. When stick welding with this machine can you operate in both ac or dc? Is dc better?

The machine has the power switch on the back because in Europe they can't have it on the front. The ones with the switch on front are for the US market. I have one and really like it. A lot of buttons though.

Thanks, I would like to add TIG to my shop but am hesitant at the cost and this definitely gives an option

Will there be a 1year review? I’m currently deciding on what to get and I’ve narrowed it down to a few finalists and would love to hear how you feel about it nowadays. Great videos!! Thanks

Does anyone know how this welder compares to the new Weldpro 210 lcd welder?

Have the same machine. Something that would help is telling viewers more settings. You only said a few stats on tungsten size or filler or amps once. These machines are mainly being bought by people newer to TIG so being really specific on the settings will go a long way and help many others. What's your argon regulator set to? What's your pre and post flow rates, amps, tungsten, filler etc for each different weld?

Did you use the grey tungsten that came with to weld aluminum? I'm super new to tig. Got a primeweld, turn it on for the first time. I used the grey tungsten to practice welding aluminum. I coun't get the puddle to form at all but just saw the aluminum sink like craters, not burned thru. I was practicing on tha 3/16 thick aluminum. I set my amp to 128, 120hz, ac balance of 30 pos. switch set to AC. post flow about 7sec and preflow to about 2sec... I lower the amp but same thing no puddle but crater. What did I do wrong?

If you run on 220v how big fuse do you need?

Went from wanting a multi process to the Primeweld 225, it’s seems they send you everything to get started right away… also if you can while recording the weld put a helmet over the lens so we can see !

Alex, really glad to see you get a Primeweld. I've watched some of your videos in the past and you do some nice tig welds. I had seen your welding table and rack build. I wanted to make one comment to you. In your tig for beginner vid #1 where you talk about feeding filler, I use the 3rd style you show as it has never been comfortable for me to feed with the 2nd style you show. What I wanted to point out is that the 3rd style allows me to feed from the top of a corner, just as you show for the 4th (Rush Kane) style. I have never been able to get comfortable with the Kane style myself, it just feels awkward (I have tried). Keep up the great vids, I don't weld as nice as you but continue to work on it. :) PS - maybe Primeweld would help you out with a CUT60 Plasma Cutter to review in your table. I'm considering getting one of them, but would like to see a good review on it. The Frabrication Guy did a review, but not in a CNC table.

Hope you pull the machine out while using it anyway. That cooling fan don't work against the wall.

Did it also come with the Shit Tickets that we’re stuck to your helmet?

All kinds of adjustment knobs to learn

How do you get the discount for doing a video?

slowly considering this or everlast, any recommendations?

whats the better machine, the prime weld or the AHP 201XD gen 5?

Is this machine compatible with European 220V 60Hz power supply sockets? Or is it only for the American market?

Just curious. Will this machine stick weld AC?

Hello . My dream is to specialize and become a professional in tig welding, but I do not know what is the best institute to register in America please help

I bought an everlast 185 a little over a year ago. About the same price as this primeweld. Easily comparable and some more bells and whistles.

Do you have a coupon code for the welder?

Good video. Considering you turn out publicly viewed videos, I suggest you exchange the word "ex-specially" with especially. Don't take that wrong, just my 2 cents.

Are you or were you a fighter or wrestler ?

If I need some help would you be willing to give me a little help?