Looking at getting one of these, which do you think?

I like this one, but I am not aware how good it can weld aluminum with the spool gun.... Anyone have any input on this? Also, it requires a 220v outlet.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_256723-1703-K2481-1_0__?storeId=10151&Ntt=lincoln+electric++pro+mig+180-amp+welder&UserSearch=lincoln+electric++pro+mig+180-amp+welder&productId=1072947&N=0&catalogId=10051&langId=-1

I was also thinking about this one... Cheaper, can plug into any 110v outlet, but no welding aluminum.......

http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?partNumber=256722-1703-K2480-1&langId=-1&storeId=10151&productId=1072945&catalogId=10051&cmRelshp=req&rel=nofollow&cId=PDIO1

Mainly I am going to want to weld exhaust/downpipes. But eventually want to do intake manifolds..... I just don't know which to get.... If the first one welds aluminum well, then I would probably go that route, but if it doesn't, I don't want to spend the extra cash and have to wire in 220 into my garage. What do you think?

Or should I just go with something cheaper for welding downpipes and exhausts?

Both can weld aluminum with the right accessories. I have the ProCore 125, and purchased the MIG conversion kit later on (140 would have been cheaper in the whole shot). You won't be disappointed with the 140.

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-Ryan

Thanks for the reply. I'm leaning more toward the 140 as well. Might be using my home depot card today lol.

The 140 is a great welder. So easy to use and begin welding right out of the box, even for a beginner like me!

I just bought one last week and love it. It can also weld alum. with extra accessories.

-RedBarren
1995 Eclipse RS

Who makes the 140?

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-RedBarren
1995 Eclipse RS