ArcCaptain MIG 200 Review & Mobile Welding in the field

[@PranaTech]

If you would like to purchase one of these welders, here is a link to it in their store www.arccaptain.com/? They will give you a 5% discount in their store if you use the code PRANATECH

[@GOTOTAC]

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[@arccaptain-weld]

Thank you very much for testing our machine and giving the objective review,which really inspire us to do better

[@PranaTech]

You are very welcome and thank you for the opportunity. It really is a quality welder!😊👍

[@RenegadesGarage]

Prana-Tech.. I have this machine. I haven't welded with it that much yet but I agree it's a great welding machine. Arccaptain has great products.

[@PranaTech]

Hey, thanks for the positive comment! Yes, it is a great machine, especially for the price! I don’t know if I mentioned it in the review, but if you turn the inductance up to 7-8 your welds get much cleaner and almost no spatter. It makes such nice mig welds!👍😊

[@AXNJXN1]

Noooooot really a 'review' per se... Rather a simple 'unboxing' with a quick commentary on ONE process. That being said, glad you're happy with it. I love mine and I've actually used every single process with it, so I can certainly say from a more reflective and in-depth use context, it performs all functions quite well, to the reader seeking comments that really wonder about it's overall performance.

[@PranaTech]

Thank you for your input my friend! 🙏😊

[@washburnfabco]

Great review! They just sent us out one as well. Looking forward to trying it

[@PranaTech]

I think you will like it. Turn the inductance up to about 3/4 or higher (the knob on the right of the panel) and it really reduces the spatter on the welds. I forgot to mention it in my review but maybe you can in yours.😊👍

[@washburnfabco]

@@PranaTech thanks !

[@PranaTech]

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[@jinhuayuan6341]

looks cool and is quite easy to set up...

[@PranaTech]

Yes, it is.👍😊

[@birdrockblue4858]

Excellent review. Thank you.

[@PranaTech]

Thank you for your kind words! 😊🙏

[@TheBuckeyeFarm]

Do you think they will give you a discount link or code for money savings that we could use. Thanks for bringing us great content

[@PranaTech]

Hey, thanks for the nice comment! I haven’t been given any discount codes but I did notice on Amazon right now they have a $120 coupon 😁👍

[@georgef1176]

I’m looking for a cheap mig welder. It’s between the Arccaptain mig 200 and the Yeswelder mig 205ds. I can’t decide.

[@jamesbec9224]

Good and informative video bro.

[@PranaTech]

Thank you James! 🙏😊

[@jamesbec9224]

@@PranaTech did ya ever make that video to change out that tig rig for the yes welder?

[@PranaTech]

Hi James, I haven’t done the video yet. I’m planning to do a video showing how to convert any of the Chinese Tig welders to American torches. I’ve had to collect parts and experiment with a few different methods but I have it all figured out now. 😁👍

[@jamesbec9224]

@@PranaTech can’t wait

[@stevenespinoza7735]

great vid ! which welder is better this one or the hynade mta 200 pro

[@PranaTech]

Hi Steven! Well that is a tough one! They are both great welders and very comparable with features. I would have to say that the ArcCaptain takes the prize though because it has a feature that the Hynade doesn’t. It has adjustable induction setting. This is a feature that I had never used until a few years ago and now I can’t live without it. If you turn the induction setting 3/4 of the way up, it takes 90% of the weld spatter away and makes your end product look so much nicer! Now when I have to weld with a welder that doesn’t have induction setting, it seems antiquated. Hope this helps! 👍😊

[@stevenespinoza7735]

what is the max amps at 110v on the arccaptain mig 200 ? and on the hynade 200 pro ?

[@PranaTech]

They are both about the same. On a 15amp breaker, they both will do about 120-125amps. On a 20amp breaker they will do about 135-140amps. 👍😊

[@Joe_1971]

​@PranaTech Is that at 110 or 220v? I have the same welder and have not used it yet, but will be come the spring when I start welding patch panels on my F150 frame. I will be using .035 flux core and would really prefer not having to run 220 out to my garage. If 220v is required how big of a breaker would I be looking at 30, 40 or 50amp?

[@PranaTech]

Hi Joe! It will run on 110 or 220. It can only do about 130 amps though on 110v which is borderline for welding up patch panels on a frame. If you end up running a 220 outlet, a 30 amp circuit is all you will need and you will be able to use all the amps the welder is capable of. 😊👍

[@nivekirv2039]

Thanks for the video. I'm new to the welding business and I'm looking into doing aluminum welding. Which current would be best to do aluminum, 110 or 220 and which spool gun is best for this machine?

[@PranaTech]

Hi there! 220v would be the best for aluminum. Ok, so you will have to go with ArcCaptain’s own spool gun that fits this welder. I can’t find it on their site or Amazon, so I emailed them to see if they have one to sell. I’ll let you know what I find out. 😊👍

[@PranaTech]

Ok, they got right back to me and said their spool gun is not out yet but will be for sale in May, so keep an eye out for it soon.😊👍

[@stevenespinoza7735]

i ordered this welder but i did not receive a .035 drive roll for flux core only .030/.040, where can i buy .035 drive roll for this welder

[@PranaTech]

Hi Steven! These are very common standard drive rollers from China. They are 10mm bore x 30mm outside diameter. Usually they are listed as knurled or K grooved. Here is a link to Amazon for one.www.amazon.com/Drive-Roll-Wire-Welder-K-Groove/dp/B08MWXP31V/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?crid=1C2JEG147FL7I&keywords=knurled+.9+10mm+mig+drive+wheel&qid=1690134937&sprefix=knurled+.9+10mm+mig+drive+wheel%2Caps%2C234&sr=8-6 Hope this helps!😊👍

[@georgef1176]

I’m looking for a cheap mig welder. It’s between the Arccaptain mig 200 and the Yeswelder mig 205ds.

[@PranaTech]

They are both great welders and I believe you would be happy with either one. 😁👍

[@drumtwo4seven]

The yeswelder doesn't have separate knobs for voltage and feed speed... you have to go thru the menu each time to adjust that manually IMHO a pain I think this welder is easier to use feature easier to get at

[@PranaTech]

I agree, but.. I’ve been using the Yeswelder for years now and run tons of wire through it and not once have I needed to adjust feed speed or voltage. It is a synergic welder so all I need to adjust is the amperage and the welder does the rest. Same for the ArcCaptain as well. 😁👍

[@TigandmigRev]

What generator were you using to power the welder

[@PranaTech]

Hi there. My generator is an older Honda EB5000. It has a max of 24 amps output. 😁👍

[@daleboulier7585]

How much, and where do you purchase? 8:24 pm. 8/20/23

[@PranaTech]

Hi Dale! If you would like to purchase one of these welders, here is a link to it in their store www.arccaptain.com/? They will give you a 5% discount in their store if you use the code PRANATECH I think they are having a back to school sale for $399 right now. 😊👍

[@meanderingyogi6562]

Were you working on 110v or 220v ?

[@PranaTech]

Hello! Everything was at 220v. You could weld up to 1/8” thick or 3mm with 110v. 😊👍

[@UttonPhotography]

Do you have a way for DM?

[@PranaTech]

You can just email me at [e-mail] 😁👍

[@jerryhuff86]

Put an amp clamp on it and verify the output. Guarantee you are surprised. Funny what happens when you get "stuff" for free.

[@georgesimpson3113]

How about a actual review if it mig welding? Wire feed is not mig. (you could always test the stick and tig also, but at least mig...)

[@PranaTech]

Good morning George! Great to hear from you! Mig is a general but commonly used term in the welding industry for wire feed welding with a shielding gas. It was the term I was taught when I began welding 38 years ago. It later was renamed to GMAW for wire feed welding with gas shielding. I still use the term MIG for this type of welding but if that terminology offends you, please feel free to use whatever terminology you prefer. Peace to you my friend! 😊👍