Reviewing the (Almost) Cheapest Welder on Amazon: DekoPro Welder Review

Deko Pro Welder Review. Warning: Lots of Welding and Arc Shots! I ran this welder through it's paces with 3 types of rod on 120 and 240 volt power. It's amazing that you can order such a cheap inverter stick welder online. If you're a beginner looking to get into Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), also known as stick welding, or you're looking to add a portable option, check out this review to see if the DekoPro welder is for you!
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[@TimWelds]

You can learn to weld. I'll show you exactly what to do in my affordable online welding courses at courses.timwelds.com.

[@naifhubaishi7528]

There is no contact info on the above website

[@shednanigan]

Been using my deko pro smart pannel for the last 6 months or so non stop running on 220 burning 7018 1/8 like butter! Love this little thing!

[@menotyou7762]

i bought the little beast, following his directions I am seeing improvement after some practice. Great vids, keep up the good work

[@davidpope6138]

A co-worker has this welder, I have the YesWelder 160 and we ran them both all day for a two day welding job welding mostly 1/8...We ran them both on 240 and were both impressed by how well they performed... I've owned Miller and Lincoln welders and for the money these little welders are a great value.

[@ryanb1874]

Yea 240 is the key, a family member got one I was is g it on a generator, kinda wanted to big down gen at 130 amps.

[@marklykens7450]

@@ryanb1874 Huh?

[@markpang8847]

@@marklykens7450 pretty sure Ryan meant that it worked “good” but wanted to *bog down the generator when set at 130amps.

[@lazycarper7925]

hi, was the yes welder just as good as the deko, its just the little yes welders are a tiny bit cheaper in england, thanks?

[@davidpope6138]

@@lazycarper7925 Yea, It actually has more features as far as dig function and what not...

[@MrTag189]

I am a welding student (career change) and I wanted to say I am loving your informative shows.. A big pat on the back to you 🙂

[@dannymeil3294]

I bought an Amico Arc180 Dc stick welder from Home Depot but once it came in I ended up getting the Arc200DC model for the same price as the 180 the reason why I bought it was the dual voltage choices. So I have the ability to use it for small projects where I don’t have 220 volts available. It’s an inverter machine and I’m happy with its performance.

[@danktank1959]

I'm looking at buying a little welder for some practice & hobby fun. You sold me on this.

[@squeakycleanair]

I find it works well up to 2/32 on standard plug..anything thicker like 1/8 it benefits from 220volt. It flies on 1/16 rods.

[@engine7994]

I have 1 it said 200amp but actually 120 but I opened the welder and calibrated displays to right amperage

[@eloimumford5247]

is it complicated to do ? any link for learning how to do it ?

[@shednanigan]

Thanks to your trust in this cheap machine, i just ordered one for 188cad! Thanks again Tim!

[@MasterBojangles]

The least I could do was buy through your link, thank you for the information. Videos like this are the reason the internet exists,: to learn and be informed, not to argue and numb the mind.

[@nlentini90]

Picked on up for myself and first time welding. I ended up welding up my own exhaust(stainless steel). Works great and used blue demon rods. I couldn't be happier with it

[@jesusvaldes4664]

I’m trying to do cat delete for my truck with this any tips ?

[@JohnGalt-vr3lx]

@@jesusvaldes4664 yeah. You won't get a single hp more, but you hopefully will get a huge fine. Learn how to build and tune properly rather than taking youtube "experts" advice

[@jesusvaldes4664]

@@JohnGalt-vr3lx obviously not lol it’s so I won’t have to pay for new catalytic converters and I Texas is very chill and can always find someone to pass your truck

[@pl5624]

These are great welders...ive been very impressed with mine.welds thicker steel amazingly well.

[@sljack1671]

Thanks for the video Tim! I just ordered a DekoPro 200amp. I am excited about learning to weld. Really enjoying your videos! Feels like I am going to school.

[@catcola1061]

How did it turn out for you? I’m choosing between the one from this video and the 200amp one and I can’t decide

[@Wubzy66]

@@catcola1061 Seconding this! Which one should I get?

[@robtheknob7791]

I got this welder and started learning today. Got 3/32 6011, having a hard time feeding it fast enough to run a bead on some 1/8 inch scrap cuts. Ordered some 7018 1/8 hoping to have an easier time running a bead. The 3/32 6011 I still plan to use for tacking but from what I’ve researched the 7018 is a dream to work with. Thanks for the informative videos I’d be lost without your channel!

[@alphaclean3364]

If your rod is burning down too quickly you may try lowering your amperage. These machines are not calibrated but I set my LCD readout to 65 amps for 3/32 6011 rod and it keeps pace nicely.

[@marlonhawthorne1614]

Hi

[@kingcory21]

Got one off of your review, practiced striking an arc today. Glad I re watched this so I know to crank her up (using 110)

[@TimWelds]

Excellent!

[@locindonava3680]

What's is the thickest it can weld?

[@Bob_on_Bikes]

Yup mine is 30 amps low on the readout.

[@Mark-gk1bu]

I bought one of these (mine is branded "Merrco") recently and immediately opened it up before using it, to inspect it for badly soldered joints and any other obvious assembly flaws. The only thing I noticed was a small piece of the circuit board was broken off at one of the corners; perhaps it fell during assembly and chipped off. I put it back together and began using it, and I am very impressed. It seems almost counterintuitive to have 120 amps coming out of this little box, welding 2" x 2"x 1/4" angle iron with ease. All of my welding was previously done with a Lincoln AC-225 (before it was stolen), and so far this little thing is holding its end quite nicely. The only thing I don't like about it so far is the location of the power switch; it's at the back of the machine and under the power cord, which feels a bit clumsy to reach, especially with gloves on. One thing I would recommend, is to not have it running close to where you're grinding or cutting, because the cooling fan has a strong suction that can pull sparks or the the electrically conductive dust from abrasive wheels into the machine. That can possibly cause short circuits and premature failure of the machine. I would've incorporated air filtration in the air intake side of a machine like this to reduce that risk.

[@anthonypelletier8978]

There are actually inserts that you can get for fans this size that have a filter on them! They are typically used for computer cases to keep out dust, but I wouldn't put it past it working on here.

[@mikefennema5561]

I purchased a Kicking Horse A100 from Amazon for thin material for which my Lincolin 225AC doesn't do very well. I loved it so much I also bought the Kicking Horse A220 for larger material. Both work great and are the size and weight of a 6 pack of bottles. Only negative are the short output leads with poor stinger and ground clamp.

[@rocketstovesrock365]

Great review. Actually helpful in deciding whether to purchase one of these welders.

[@davidremillard4181]

Just got mine today and am very satisfied. Great hands on vid mate...thanks!

[@TimWelds]

So glad you like it. My expectations weren't very high when I ordered mine, but I have quite impressed.

[@dgundeadforge17]

@@TimWelds do you think this is perfect for welding canisters for damascus and plate stacks?

[@eggsinhell1532]

Practical and to the point, as a new backyard welder I love your videos

[@mrroyixo]

Can't beat it for the price I've been welding for 30yrs and this little guy is excellent

[@DCweldingAndArt]

Lol wow pretty impressive for $100 my man. That's so funny this demo sold several people on this little cheap welder. Nice job Tim

[@TimWelds]

Thanks! I think most people were probably looking it to it already, but it certainly gets the job done a a low price.

[@DCweldingAndArt]

@Keely Fandel sounds like the problem isnt the Instagram account...could be the fact that yall are in a trustless relationship, and need to break up? I know I would be OUT, like IMMEDIATELY, if I had to spy on a gf, or vice versa

[@wills2262]

Thanks for making the video. I'm in the market for a cheap stick welder and it's nice to pick up some background

[@petertyrrell6690]

Great video and thank you. I have a Dekopro 160 amp Smart Panel and it burns 1/8" Lincoln 6011 very well, but , heads up, it absolutely sucks with 1/8" Forney 6011. At the same welder settings as the Lincoln rods, the Forney quickly burn back, making it very difficult to maintain an arc. My video suggestion is to compare different brands of the same type of rod (for example 6011) to observe how they burn with your Dekopro.

[@papajon6715]

For the driveway/garage welder, especially with the Red Chinese welders I'd recommend 6011 and 7014 because both rods run AC/DC +/-. Many inexpensive and cheap welders don't produce the DC Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) to run 6010 properly, if at all, but will happily burn the essentially equivalent 6011. Many are AC only which rules out 6010 and 7018, and the 7018AC isn't all that they claim. The 7014 is also an iron rod and essentially equivalent to 7018 but runs nicer, smoother, and does not require a rod oven, just keep the rods dry. That being said most contract and structural work where the rods are specified by code or the engineer will spec 7018 which will require a rod oven. Now I will admit my prejudices, I learned on 1/8" DC (only) stick with a pickup mounted Lincoln motor drive and 3 phase coffee grinders after school at the local welding shop and now that I'm retired I decided to pick it up again because building things in my hands is so satisfying. I've never used any rods other than 1/8" because that is all the shop used (and where I get my rods now). I also picked up an 180amp (240v) transformer MIG using 0.035 flux because I weld out in the driveway at the end of a 33 foot 6 gauge cord but I don't know what I think about it. Perhaps I just prefer my vintage AC only (generic) Thunderbolt and Century 230/140 AC/DC which are both transformers. Thank you for your series of videos...

[@boracay12]

Hmm we worked on a barge in humid south Florida and stored the 7018 rods in the shipping container on the shelf . It wasn't a problem until they where several months old . Then it was harder to get the weld to start .

[@chrisfoxwell4128]

I "learned" just enough about welding to get me in trouble in a sculpture program. My welds totally hit or miss and a lot of it is not knowing enough about all the details of actually knowing how to weld. If I wanted to use this welder on 110v to reattach a bracket to a lawn mower deck what would you suggest for rod type and size?

[@boracay12]

A lawn mower deck u need a wire feed welder .it's to thin

[@terrioprince3851]

I just bought one and I’m happy I seen this video bc your the reason why it was my choice I didn’t know what welder to get

[@evilone1351]

Oh, that was great to come across your channel! Just purchased this one a week ago (they in fact go for $63 now on Ali), and since I'm an amateur welder, I badly needed someone to get a good hands on review on this little guy, so to know how to judge it's real performance. Thanks Tim!

[@Travizzlee]

I just paid 130 for mine 😔

[@evilone1351]

@@Travizzlee Well, that depends a lot where you buy it from. For instance, the same one on eBay was going at exactly your price, so I was kinda shocked for a second by such a difference

[@TimWelds]

Wow! That's a great deal!

[@rubenvargas3547]

I really appreciate all your input and advise, I’m really interested in learning to weld and I will definitely buy one of these. 👍

[@rubenvargas3547]

Ordered mine yesterday from Amazon, hope it treats me weld 😀

[@emilyreid652]

Great video, thanks. I’m running a 220 volt line to my home shop now to use my new welder. I was hoping it would be worth the extra effort, this vid was encouraging

[@modestextreme]

I've been using an Amico Power ARC-120 which I bought through home depot (mail order) for $90. So far it's been excellent as a training machine for those that a looking for a 1110 volt option with good return option and extended warranty.

[@melgross]

I’ve measured a number of these small machines using a clamp meter on one of the leads. Generally, they’re low. Not too bad to about 40-60, or so. But above that the output is compressed from the reading. None of the 200 amp machines made it. The best one was about 165. The others stopped at around 140-150. Not terrible, but not close to the ratings. None could do 6010 reliably.

[@TimWelds]

I ended up putting a meter on this and found the same thing. With a machine like this, I just plan on 6011, which is good enough for anything that's going to be done with a $100-ish machine.

[@num7088]

Great video. I just went and bought my 14 yo one of these for Christmas. Subscribed too. Thanks.

[@billarroo1]

Hi Tim, it's good there's You Tube and people like you testing tools and welders, as most of these cheap Chinese welders are Way overrated and their specs are not what they claim !! I bought a inverter welder from EBay claiming 315 amps on 380vac, and on 240vac. The max I could get with the digital meter set at 315amps, was a measly 127 amps wide open !! Measured with a Fluke DC Clampmeter. It welds great for 1/8" 6011, 6010 and 7018, EXCEPT 7018 overhead. As It needs a little more Oomph like 10 amps more because holding at tight arc will snuff out the arc. So I had to finish the overhead with my. Pow Con 400 smt. So my cheap welder isn't worth much when I can't finish a weld with it. Great Video. Thanks

[@WalterMelones]

(I got one of these too) the leads are copper coated aluminum wire.

[@pyronac1]

funny thing. i bought one about 2 years ago. it came broken, the fan was broken off its shaft and bouncing around. so i contacted the company, and they sent me a new one. but no return box for the old one and no further details. so now i have two of these welders after fixing the fan.

[@bigriggc5828]

So do you read the display or the knob. Because I know the amps are a little off but it seems that the knob and display don’t match either

[@WV591]

when you use 110, the amp reading is about 30 amp less than what display shows. you can confirm this with DC clamp amp meter.

[@TimWelds]

I guess that confirms what was going on for me when I tested it out on 110. Thanks!

[@kentstringer4160]

Three things besides settings help my welds. Wear my reading glasses, brace at least one elbow, two hands and clean lenses. Oops learn to count! Great tutorial.

[@ediot.1012]

I got myself one today, coming tomorrow.

[@UTubeGoNSoft687]

Right here😁

[@itsvibes7241]

About to get one myself how has it been bro

[@Prariedog]

How does it do with 3/16 steel ? Great video

[@ediot.1012]

@@Prariedog I use 3/32 and 1/16 and both run well, at a amp from 50-60 but i like using the smaller one because it run cleaner and can even be run at a lower amp to prevent it from blowing through tin metal.

[@itsvibes7241]

@@ediot.1012 damn reply to him and not me smh I’m hurt

[@hav1byte]

interesting, going to take a peek at them and try to learn myself...thank you

[@mrmidnight32]

Do a update after about 2 years. The biggest issue with Chinese welders is longevity. After about 2-3 years is when they show their true colors in performance and quality. I’d they even last that long. Both my AHP’s burnt out of had issues after about a year of light use.

[@TimWelds]

I've had it almost 2 years and it still works fine, though I only use it occasionally because it's portable. For what it cost, I've gotten enough value out of it that I'll feel fine if it drops dead tomorrow. AHP's cost a lot more than this one, so I'd be more bothered by that for sure. Thanks for the comment!

[@kylechapin1057]

Awesome video, I just bought the dekopro 200 amp stick welder. It says it's ideal for running dc. Can you switch polarity and run it ac?

[@tullfishdesendarie2092]

Ater 2 years of use, are you still happy with the Deko?

[@claudyfocan731]

Hey man, I know I don’t gotta tell you this but its just a reminder. Use your safety glasses my man, I am in college to become an industrial technician. They also learn us MMA, MIG and some oxy acetylene welding as well. I nearly lost an eye due to a hot piece of slag bouncing off my idiotic mouthmask into my eye (under my safety glasses) I had another piece hit me right in the throat. I suffered 3rd degree burns on my throat and 2nd degree ones to both my left eyelids. The lower one was the worst. Yes it got into my eye while wearing safety glasses, it hurt like hell. So I can’t imagine how bad it would be to get a piece directly into your eye. I just wanted to put that out there. I really like your videos man, I have learnt a lot from them already! I take up odd jobs as a mecanic/welder from time to time.

[@moejr14]

Hey man how do you like that amazon welding jacket?

[@glenstokes2222]

It would be helpful for you to explain after each weld what exactly makes you know it is a good or a bad weld

[@jshoffner67]

He’s reviewing the welder not the welds.

[@whitegod4414]

Well you should know

[@ChristopherSalisburySalz]

The slag seems to always pop off really nice with stick welds. Should flux core welds work the same way? Should the slag always just pop off really clean like that?

[@squeakycleanair]

Flux core issue would be more spatter. No real slag on fluxcore just a slight wire brush or wheel and you're golden. Different type of weld process.

[@1skydvejam]

Watched this, and then some of your other videos when shopping for a more powerful welder than the Harbour Freight 120V arc welder. Spot on watched many of your video's now and getting some good tidbits of info. Also from another video of yours, to test thinker T's to destruction and not your vice, cut them then bend. Might bend after etching and find weak points in your welds. Cheers and looking forward to more video's. Oh and running mine off a 30 AMP generator with 0 issue's using a short dogbone.

[@timayscott8450]

Appreciate your help in these videos it makes a difference

[@Galfrid]

Have one for occasional use (on 220v). Seems like a good machine so far

[@TimWelds]

I use mine the same way. It's still going strong. Thanks for the comment!

[@ericgladwish7538]

@@TimWelds Is the Dekopro really 220 or is it just wired to one of the 110 sides of the 220 plug and only using the higher amps that the 110 side provides on the 220 circuit?

[@skiclark8541]

Thanks Tim for the review! On a very modest budget (begins with “w” ends in “e”) and after seeing this video I am ordering mine. Sean

[@monelfunkawitz3966]

😂 Join the club.

[@harrybond007]

Good review, I have been looking at cheap welders for hobby use

[@brocluno01]

Have similar machine (different paint scheme) and you will notice that the power-in cord is marked 14 ga (on mine). So real limit on how many amps you can feed into the machine from a wall outlet. Once you step up to 240v the input wire size is much less of an issue. I measured the welding cables and they came out at #5 wire. Helps with weight and stiffness, but again, an ampacity limiter. I'm sure it's OK for what's inside the box. But wouldn't try to use with a big transformer machine ... So my heavy leads are TWECO connected and the light machine leads are Dinse connected. Can't swap, which is good. Great thing about these is how light and portable :-)

[@DangerousDaveKincaid]

Hi Tim, Just ordered you full training courses. Question, I purchased the Tooliom 135A stick/lift TIG welder. I had watched a review and original it was a 220/110vac welder. But when I received it is just a 110 unit. The size is really small and seems to makes sparks.... I originally purchased it because of the 110 usage but I kind of also wanted the option of 220. I can't seem to get 7018 3/32 or 1/8 stick to weld with out sticking all the time and when I do get it to run the weld is real flat and shinny. Looks like a piece of obsidian rock. Anyway do you maybe suggest the Deko Pro? Looking forward to starting you courses. At 75 I am starting welding all over again. Has a Miller 110 wire Matic 135 and a 220 buzz box but sold some time ago. Thanks, Dave...

[@TimWelds]

Thanks for purchasing the courses! 1/8” 7018 likely won’t run very well on 110 volts. Generally, stick machines running on 110 max out around 100 amps or so, which is a bit low for that rod. I run 3/32” 7018 around 90 amps, so that should be a better bet. Is the shiny surface there after you chip off the slag? The Deko Pro works good for the price, though the amp readout was a little off in mine. Not sure how it compares to that one. I don’t get notifications for comment responses, so if you have any other questions, just reply to the course purchase email and I’ll help you out. 👍

[@DangerousDaveKincaid]

@@TimWelds thanks much Tim...

[@xinixxagnix201]

Great machine, TIG works well to, i have the 250 amp version, for 69 euro (84 $) by aliexpress.

[@TimWelds]

Nice 👍

[@michaelweller5470]

I’ve watched all the reviews and videos about this welder and they’ve been positively reviewed. I’ve watched people use it at 110 and get great penetration. Unfortunately I can’t get it to weld to the steel, only melt the rods over it. Mine is too weak and I checked to make sure it wasn’t the outlet. Sucks.

[@michaelweller5470]

It was a faulty machine. They sent me a new one and it works as advertised

[@timb37]

Yeah I've got a 160 from "Hitbox" and the thing will run 3/32 literally all day long. I build trailers out of c-channel and pipe, and honestly I have no reason to buy another welder. It even has a button for lift TIG and works great for sheet metal/brazing

[@brucebear1]

Hey, Tim. Great series of tutorial videos - I appreciate your knowledge and presentation, it makes the important points easy to understand. A simple question - All of my 240 devices in my shop run systems like timers, circuit boards, lights, etc. which require the plugs to have a neutral (so it can pull a 120V leg off internally) so my sockets are all 4-cavity. I see that this welder has a three-pronged plug. Is it made so that it matches the two hot prongs and the ground prong on the 4-cavity socket (i. e. just ignoring the neutral connection in the socket) or will I need to make a jumper connector? I guess I could add a separate 3 cavity socket next to my existing 240 socket - I'd have to look at the relative cost, I guess? Sorry for the basic question but it would help me to know. Thanks Bb

[@TimWelds]

It’s a great question. The outlets have different spacing, so it won’t fit. I’ve made adapters for all of them over the years. If you’re only going to use the welder on that plug, the cheapest thing to do is just cut the plug off the welder and install the type you need from the hardware store.

[@brucebear1]

@@TimWelds Thank you. I have a plug that has a removeable neutral terminal so I can just hook up the other three conductors.

[@domenicdefrancesco]

Hey Brice. The plug that has 4 pins with 120/240 is called a NEMA 14-50. I attached a NEMA 14-50 plug with the neutral pin removed on the end of a 3 conductor 10AWG (for 30A) or use 8AWG (for 50A or for longer distances), and on the end put a NEMA 6-50 receptacle (like most welders use). The 14-50 plug with the neutral pin removed will plug into a dryer receptacle or stove receptacle, and is likely what you have. I made my cable about 25', and I used the 600V flexible SOOW cable only because it's insulation is thicker and less likely for something to cut into and reach the copper conductors. You can use the thinner 300V SJOOW cable. I also purchased a relatively cheap 20' 6-50 extension cable on Amazon to extend my cable if needed. With the two cables i can go to anyone's home and plug in my welder and run it at full power. I'll also use the same cables for my future electric car.

[@gioflores96]

Hello Tim! I’m currently a student and my dream is to start my own business. I don’t have the thousands of dollars or credit to buy a name brand stick welder or a heavy duty truck to pull a huge generator…I need something that is reasonably priced but also has a high duty cycle that can handle 1/8 rods most of the day. One that could possibly do tig as well but not necessary. What welder would you recommend?

[@achievablefitness9975]

Are you operating this on a 50Amp or a 30Amp breaker ?

[@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968]

Been looking at Amazon for a welder in this price range and this was one of them. Your video might have just tipped the balance. Not sure if the UK version is in fact dual voltage, but I'm impressed by the length of the leads. What is the duty cycle on this unit?

[@sicstar]

Should be 40% (at best)

[@alphaclean3364]

I believe it's supposed to have an auto shutoff if it gets too hot, so you wont have to wonder. So far, I've only used mine on 115v set at 85-90 amps max, and it will run 100% cycle on that setting.

[@borisgraell]

​@@alphaclean3364 how does a 100% cycle work? i mean, 30% is 3 minutes out of 10, how does it work in that case?

[@alphaclean3364]

@@borisgraell All I know is that I have run continuous beads, or multiple beads with minimal breaks and it has never shut itself off due to overheating. I have only run it up to 85-90 amps though, since that is the max I can pull with a 115v outlet. I am sure on higher settings with 220v power it would force you to give it a rest.

[@jeffreysnethen9586]

I have that same welder, got it for portable, most the time I use flux core for outdoor iron repair but got this in case I had to reach into some where with the stick rod, awesome tool for the price!

[@Ninjavaz]

Great review. I have read some reviews on Amazon saying that when they checked the fuse in the plug it had been supplied with a copper rod instead. Can you confirm if this really is the case? Has put me off buying one.

[@wojciechszymanowski]

Is It true that It can provide half of the advertised 200A, have You checked the current?

[@RJMTacoma]

nice presentation to introduce this portable unit.

[@TimWelds]

Glad you like it!

[@Mark-gk1bu]

Hello Tim! Have you been using this machine often and long enough to say anything about it's durability?

[@TimWelds]

I’ve since upgraded, but I still pull it out from time to time. I used it last week, actually. I can definitely say that I’ve got my $100 worth and it’s still going strong.

[@Mark-gk1bu]

@@TimWelds okay, thanks a lot 👍🏼

[@Unknown_Ooh]

That is the thinnest 220amp gauged wire I've ever seen. I'd be afraid of burning my shop down.. kudos to you.

[@billarroo1]

I bought an eBay welder, I have an off brand 315amp inverter welder at least that's what it claims, when I opened the box and saw 14 gauge input wire I knew I got screwed !! I turned the welder wide open 315 amps on 240vac, on its digital meter and measured it with a Fluke Clampmeter and. 127 amps !! is all it has, I only needed 10 amps more to weld 1/8" 7018 overhead, as it kept snuffing out the arc, so I had to finish the weld with my Pow Con 400 smt. But within its 127 amps it welds NICE. But 14ga. !!?

[@jayztools4038]

Great Vid! I LOVE to stick weld, I get ridiculed by my "Tig" friends. Old School is still cool.

[@JimShoehey]

Like your video.never welded before.. and . im looking at purchasing this welder and was wondering if welding 3/16 is doable on 110 and i believe my circuit breakers are on rated at only 15 amps. or would i need to go with the 220 out of my dryer oitlet that has two 30 amp breakers.. so i guess that would be a 30 amp outlet not 60.. i would also need a 220 extension cord of about 15 feet if they make them.. i dont know.. thanks in advance..

[@WV591]

As I've said before, at sub 200 dollars It's always between Amico, yeswelder, Deko and sometimes Hitbox. I got the Amico arc200.

[@TimWelds]

It would be interesting to know how similar or different these machines are under the hood. I've only tried the Deko, and it's still going strong. I wouldn't be surprised if the others work well too.

[@jeffm8619]

The welder that you link to is "currently unavailable" I went with the 200Amp model instead. Wanted to give you the commission, but you might want to check the continued availability of the model that you link to.

[@TimWelds]

Thanks for the heads up! I'm sure there are plenty of other similar models available.

[@yoelroque3950]

Hi Tim my question is can u clean the stinger on the Deko welder where you put the Rod

[@Rammsteinschmidt]

Will this run on stainless steel and what do you prefer to run on a rod , pretty new to stainless steel welding

[@tangledline]

Newly subscribed here. I was read that this can weld aluminum as well. Have you tried it or can you point to how it performs? Thanks!

[@TimWelds]

Stick welding aluminum is quite difficult and the results usually aren’t as good as other processes like TIG or MIG. That being said, it is possible, but I’ve never tried it with this particular machine.

[@HuntinDoug]

Great video sir. Very informative. I need a cheap welder to weld 2 pieces of 1/2" rebar together (I'm a noobie to welding). Is this a good machine for that? Thanks

[@mrjsmoss]

I bought one but lost my manual. Amazon pictures shows a dcen connection. Do you use it this way and can you do either. I though dcep was better for stick welding. Thanks for your vid. Nice job.

[@cdrive5757]

As per Tim kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3ineYtrf8mCpdU *"DCEP"*

[@561drew2]

hey man! so what stick do you suggest with 110 outlet, and set about 75 amps. if you could give me suggestions i’d greatly appreciate it. nice video too, i’m trying to get into welding so i don’t know the correct terms lol

[@Justinsatiable]

I got one of these bad boys this week and I cannot get an arc started using 1/8 rod. I turned it up to 114 amps which is the max it would let me go on 115v and the electrode (6011) just kept sticking rather than starting. It's been a few years since I arc welded but I never had issues starting an arc. I might try a 3/32 rod and see if that's any better. I have to assume my rods just need more juice. Last time I used them was on DC 24v car battery welder and they worked great! But I had like 300-500 amps to work with.

[@narcissistinjurygiver2932]

must use 3/32 rod on 110

[@Justinsatiable]

@@narcissistinjurygiver2932 thanks. I did end up having better luck with 3/32. But what I really need is a 220v supply in the garage

[@jamesr.9239]

Have you done longer runs , say a whole rod , on 110 volts? I have an even smaller machine that pops breakers regular if you try to go more than a couple inches of weld even with 3/32 rod. Does a great job on 220 volts but not a great lower voltage item. This of course negates the portability factor of these small rigs.

[@hardeogangar8081]

thanks for this review..can you kindly do a full review of the husky 225 stick welder from homedepot i would all so like to see the inside of the husky welder ..is the 225 titanium stick welder the same welder it looks alike . can you do a comparison thank you for your time..

[@sergvegas5446]

Got the same Chinese machine on ebay 5 months ago for $100 bucks also bought a deko helmet so far i made a jeep roof rack,fixed backyard gate aaaand soon gonna make an off road bumper just to fuk around guess what ..little sucker works great😁

[@TimWelds]

It's surprisingly good!

[@jesserawson898]

Perhaps a little more emphasis on the results would have been good. Would be nice to see the finished run (without slag) rather than just viewing the welding progress through the mask. Excellent video though (as always)!

[@laughingman426]

Tim you the man! I ordered one of these just now! Thanks for all your time and videos!

[@TimWelds]

Right on!

[@mightbefusion]

How was it after 1 month

[@laughingman426]

@@mightbefusion doing great still! Admittedly I don't use it as much as my mig welder but every time I do it never fails.

[@misaelarvizu9616]

@@TimWelds is the output dc or ac or both

[@camdenkelley9379]

@@misaelarvizu9616 both you can switch polarity

[@nicoch59]

I have a DEKO orbital sander, it's pretty good.

[@TimWelds]

Cool! This is the only DEKO tool that I have; I may have to check out some others.

[@kds471]

Subscribed brother! Hope I can do enough things with the broke-man welder!

[@domenicdefrancesco]

Great Video. Does the Deko Pro have Dinse 25 (3/8") or the larger Dinse 50 (1/2") connectors?

[@TimWelds]

It has the smaller 3/8” connectors.

[@ricksolari9570]

Do you ever weld by holding the stick itself?

[@rubenvargas3547]

I just got my first Deko welder and I tried welding for the very first time, I got so frustrated because I kept sticking my rod, I ran 6013 3/32 at 85A and I barely touched the metal, any tips you can throw at me

[@TimWelds]

Hang in there, it takes a bit of practice. Start out by moving fast like striking a match when you touch it and see if that helps. I would also turn the machine up a bit higher while you are getting the hang of striking an arc. As far as setup goes, if you have a weak electrical supply, such as an undersized extension cord, the rod will tend to stick worse, so that’s one thing to check. We’ve all been there, but it’s worth working through.

[@perrydimarco67]

@TimWelds, I ordered this for my son and was wondering which electrodes to buy for learning.

[@TimWelds]

Awesome! I would get 3/32” 7018 electrodes to run beads with and 3/32” 6011 electrodes to tack things together with.

[@BluVid]

Thanks, great videos overall for a new hobby welder in Canada.

[@mcethos8678]

Good video man. Keep up the good work! Pops was a welder for over 35 years!! I'll probably be picking up one of these welders for around the house projects!

[@mcethos8678]

Already picked one of these up. Just waiting on my welding helmet and gloves. Can’t wait to weld my first welding table up! 😀

[@Wubzy66]

Hi Tim, DekoPro also makes a 200 Amp model, do you think I should go with that over this one?

[@TimWelds]

I’ve never tried that model, but if you have need of more amperage, it could be a better pick. When it comes to amperage, as long as I have enough to run a 1/8” 7018 (130ish amps), then I’m good.

[@vigilantobserver8389]

Hi Tim, can you review the Tooliom TL-200M multi welder? MIG/Flux Core/Stick/TIG. Most YT reviewers don't get to the stick welding part, unfortunately.

[@hectorog6176]

I just got the same deko pro , for the 110v can I just plug it in with a long plug extender and connect the 110v ?

[@freeelectron8261]

Getting welds like Tim ain't going to happen overnight but its worth a try.

[@TimWelds]

You're too kind. Mine happened over many nights, since most of my welding has been done at night.

[@JaimePlacencia-lg1bt]

Outstanding performance good job

[@stephboeker7835]

Nice video , learned plenty !! Have you been able to weld 1/4" steel ? Like a trailer repair or add on ? Thanks, Steph

[@TimWelds]

Yeah, it will weld 1/4" just fine, as long as it's plugged into a 220 volt outlet. It would be a bit of a stretch on 110. My setup for this would depend on the geometry and how clean you can get it, but I'd probably run a 1/8" 7018 at 130-140 amps.

[@ralger]

What size of circuit breaker are you using on your 110 VAC outlet, 15 AM or 20 AMP ?

[@ralger]

I bought this welder and use a 20 AMP 110 VAC circuit with 12 AWG wire, I have run it as high as 75 AMPS with no problems so far.

[@yoelroque3950]

Hi Tim I bought the Dekopro welder & Im just started to learn how to weld, have E1718 3/32 rod what amperage should I have dial on to have a decent weld

[@TimWelds]

Shoot for around 90 amps with that rod. Mine read out higher than it actually output when plugged into 110, so keep that in mind and bump it up a bit if needed.

[@yoelroque3950]

@@TimWelds thank Tim for your information that’s a great start for me to begin with , I’m also seeing other videos that you have that to learn more about welding, you are a great instructor 👍