Thuderbolt XL 225/150 AC/DC

ydelta · Jun 24, 2010

I am not a welder and know only a smidgen about it....
I have a like new, lightly used Thunderbolt 225 AC/DC I would like to get rid of but in my research for pricing it I have found prices all over -- $200 to $600. Are there differences in these machines that I should be aware of?

I would like to give a good price, but want to get one also. I am in Pacific NW, if that matters...does not seem to... Have contacted dealers with no help from them. Does this welder use the bottles, if so do they go with this welder? I have two bottles with the regulators, but I also have a Lincoln Weld-Pak 100 to sell. Do the bottles go with that one?

Any word would be great. Thank you for the help.

teg · Jun 24, 2010

What they list for the price is not always what they sell if for... I'm pretty sure the bottles are for the Weld-Pak. Retail is of the Thunderbolt 225 AC/DC is $500-600. Half or less is a good deal... If the unit is really nice, go even higher. If you list it on Craig's list, I would list it on the high side if you have time to sell... or move it quick at a lower price. But I have no idea what the PW market is like

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dfkrug · Jun 24, 2010

My Miller Thunderbolt 225 AC/DC is a stick welder (no gas). If you are
selling this excellent unit in good condition with both cables, wheels, etc,
I would price it at $300-$350.

The Lincoln WeldPak you have is a wire feed welder that uses gas (MIG
process). It is likely that you have more than one gas bottle for the
Lincoln because you have different gases, including Ar/CO2, pure
CO2, and/or pure Argon.

ydelta · Jun 24, 2010

Thank you very much for your replies. This has helped me. Just a note: A friend from TX called, I told him of my dilemma and he offered $350. I said SOLD!!

No more worries on this one...Thanks again!!!