anybody have any thoughts on this unit?
http://www.millerwelds.com/products/mig/millermatic_dvi/
i was at the welding store today, getting a bottle filled. and they had this nice thing there. it runs off of either 110 or 220.
here are the specs
Input Power
Requires 1-phase power
230 V: 25 A, 60 Hz
115 V: 20 A, 60 Hz
115 V: 15 A, 60 Hz (CSA Rating)


Rated Output
230 V operation: 150A at 23 VDC,
40% Duty Cycle
115 V operation: 90A at 18 VDC,
20% Duty Cycle
115 V operation (CSA): 68A at 19.5 VDC, 20% Duty Cycle


Output Power Range
30 - 175 Amps


Net Weight
168 lb (76.2 kg)




Power Source
10 ft (3m) power cord and MVP adapter plugs for 115 and 230 V
10 ft (3 m), M-10 MIG gun
10 ft (3 m) work cable with clamp
Argon mix regulator/flow gauge with hose
Factory-installed running gear/cylinder rack
.030/.035 in (0.8/0.9 mm) reversible dual groove drive rolls
Extra contact tips
Set-up and operation video



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search, its come up a few times

shit, i did, and nothing came up. if you dont mind, what string did you search for?
Shae

fuck, never mind. some times i just hate the search feature.
link
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=316680

I was going to get it b/c it is better than a 175, and can still be used with 110V... But then I bought a MM210... Figured i only wanted to buy one more welder for the next couple years, and didnt want to get the DVI and wish I had the 210's power

I think about the only advantage would be if you did not have 220V all the time -- otherwise go for the MM210.

From what I have heard, it isn't worth the money. If you need the dual voltage input spend the extra $300 and get the Passport. It runs on 110 and 220, and has nearly the power of the 210. It even spec's that you can burn 3/8" with a single pass, even from 110v. Not bad for a welder that only weighs 45 lbs. Best of all, it is designed to run on straight CO2. You can buy your tanks at Walmart and fill them from your Powertank.