Best Arc Welder Reviews 2018

As with all things in life, price is a major factor when it comes to buying an arc welder. There are a number of factors that can affect the price of an arc welder. Some of these include: quality, brand, portability, and power output. From our research, we found that you can get a good arc welder from about $135 to $550. Certainly, the features will differ according to the price, but you will be sure you are getting a good product.

Outside of this range, you can get more expensive ones which we expect to have features that justify the price. In the same vein, you will find cheap arc welders which will also show in their quality and functions why they are so inexpensive. We simply avoided these and urge you to do the same.

Look through what we have offered and choose whichever best suits your need or budget.

Each arc welder we review will provide you with a variation of features that set them all apart and make them unique. But, there are certain features that any and all arc welders must possess in order to properly perform their tasks. When choosing an arc welder, it is best to consider these features and how they will fit in with your work needs and lifestyle.

Here are some of the most important features to consider when choosing an arc wielder:

• Type of Arc Welder
• Input Voltage
• Amperage range
• Size and Weight
• Digital Display
• Inverter Feature
• Built-in Overload Protection

Now, let us expound on these features.

The most important feature for consideration is, of course, the type of arc welder. Stick welders are the most common and perform the task capably, but there are also Stick welders which can perform the same task with the extra ability to perform TIG welding, all with minor adjustments. These are usually known as Stick and TIG welders. Lastly, there are AC/DC welders that let you switch between AC and DC for your welding based on your current task and power supply.

Other important features are the input voltage and the amperage range. More arduous tasks will obviously require a higher amp output, but of course this will consequently require welders with a higher voltage. So, when making the decision between welders, it is necessary to keep the tasks you will be performing in mind as well as your power source.
Also, certain arc welders have a more versatile amperage range than others which adds some flexibility based on the type of tasks you are doing. But for people with a more constant type of task in mind, this might not be all that is required.

The size and weight must also be considered. Certain arc welders are more portable making handling them much easier. This will also improve mobility, and will especially help with tasks that require frequent movement. Smaller sized arc welders will also take up less space and be easier to store.

A digital display can be very useful for the more precise operators, as it will give an exact reading of the current amp output. This can make for more accurate welding according to the user’s needs. Digital displays are also easier to read. The inverter feature is another very useful thing for an arc welder. It can enable more efficient work with automatic or manual switching between AC and DC currents. This will make the user’s task easier and an inverter can mean uninterrupted performance during operation.

Additionally, there is a built-in overload protection feature. As the name implies, it provides the inverter with constant protection to prevent overloads. In some cases, this is done by constant automatic monitoring and managing of the currents running through the arc welder, and/or by the initiation of an automatic shutdown during the possibility of a current overload. This is very useful for prolonging the longevity of the arc welder and can even be useful in protecting the operator and his other appliances.