i've been wanting a welder for some time. this past summer i called the people at xena to find out more about it. i talked to i think one of the owner's for like 45 min , and i didn't even place an order. he was very helpful and great info, i'm definitely going xena when buy one. they have a great web site to. if i remember he said it's a different kind of welding, they use high frequency dc, that seems to make the arc hmmmm and vibrate the puddle to flush up the slag. he also said it's much more forgiving when you strike an arc, you can vary the distance from the work up to 1/2" without any ill effect. that could help alot if your hanging upside down in blizzard trying to draw a bead on something. hope that helps , and if you get one before i do (a few months) let me know how you like it.
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