Customer Reviews for Lotos 50 Amp Non-Touch Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter, 200 Amp TIG/Stick Welder 3-in-1 Combo Welding Machine, Dual Voltage 110V/220V

Husband says it doenst work on 110. Had to bump it to 220. So far, works great though.

Plasma works good haven't had a chance to use the tig or stick functions yet

Works extremely well on sheet metal. The guide that comes on the torch nozzle is garbage, so either get a better one or have a steady hand. Don't touch the tip to the metal, or you'll clog it up.

Only able to use the plasma cutter so far. It works great, is light weight and easy to use. Looking forward to using the rig and stick function. Awesome produce for the money.

good

Other reviews noted leaking air/gas lines and repackaged units and parts. Maybe i was one of the lucky ones. Unit arrived undamaged, unopened, and completely functional right out of the box. Pretty impressed so far with this little unit. Does everything I need it for. My only complaint is the power plug that comes with it. I ended up installing a more common plug for it. I have not used the TIG option on it. Only the plasma cutter and ARC Welder.

Works great. Even a novice could use the cutter, the tig welding can be tricky.

This product is sold as 50 Amp- but comes with only a 30 Amp plug on it. Created all kinds of issues and additional work, but after all of that, real happy with plasma cutter. Not used TIG or Stick yet, so partial review. Happy with machine, just don't know why they'd put 30 amp plug on 50 amp machine.

The thickness so far that I have cut is 3/8". It did a decent job.

Giving this PRODUCT a 5 star review for Operation and Quality. EVERYTHING ELSE ABOUT THE TRANSACTION WAS A NEGETIVE -1 STAR. The box was open when i recieved it from the Pick up counter at My local home depot. This set off alarms bells. I asked the service rep she told me it was opened by receving to verify contents. Acepted this and took it home. I installed a 220 v 50 amp dedicated outlet for this welder. I used 6-3 wire between the main box and the sub box (about 15 inches main box through wall into sub box on other side of wall. I made a 110 to 220 adapter with 8-3 wire and twist lock connectors to match the 50 amp twist lock on the sub panel. ############# UNBOXING################ When i unboxed the welder i found it well packaged the welder had minor scratches but no dents. The unit apears brand new other then the small acratches (not a issue for a garage use item). When i Lined up all the accessories i found NO TIG ACCESSORIES. The tig torch was clean but clearly used with scratches and scrapes. There were no tungston no end caps no tungston holders and no holder collet. This has effectivly made the Tig unuseable intill i can buy some ( NOT HAPPY). The Plasma torch had accessories (packaged in a bag of screws and fittings so it easy to miss at first) The torch it`s self was clean but also clearly used with a new ceramic cup, eletrode and Plasma chamber. The Plasma torch has a nice Long cable with a pastic protection sheath. I will install a leather Protector as soon as i get to town to buy one. The handle has scuffs on side from being drug along a cutting guide This indicates Prior use. The Stick stinger apears new with no issues. The ground and stinger are to short for my liking. Again as soon as i can i will buy a longer stinger and Ground clamp ################OPERATION################ Plasma cutter I set up the Air dryer and regulator (very easy) and set regulator to 40 psi. I did verify air flow with the 2.5 second and the 5.0 second settings and found it accurate. My first cut was a very rusty 1/4 in mild steel place It was 24x24. I marked it into Nine squares 8 x 8 inches. Using a cut guide the first cut at max amps (49 per display) was clean and with fair cut speed (about 24 inches in less then 1 and 1/2 minutes. this is not bad at all for a 50 amp cutter on very rusty metal. The Pilot arc started first try. Second cut i rolled back the amps to 40 and found a decient cut but much slower. I also promptly cut through the wire stand off on the second cut (my fault) I fashoned several replacements later using a coat hanger wire. In the end i set the amps back to max for the remaning cuts. ending with 8 plates 8x8 inches. I did let the machine cool (soda brake) mid way but not becuase of machine issue. I did also reset cutting guide also giving the machine a brake between cuts. In general very impressed with plasma cutting operation A+ for tig ############################### Stick welding##################### Using 1/8 and 3/32 7018 on the same rusty steel i found excelent start at 50 amps with the 1/8 AND the 3/32. Other then the short leads the stick works well with small sticks. B- for stick because short ground cable was a issue ###############################Tig############################## Not happy i had to borrow a cup collet and tungston from a friend with a Lotos welder as no other common tig parts fit this torch and mine were missing. The tig H/F start works excelent with same ease as my Miller i used at work. The tig is not water cooled so the torch feels small/light but that is just my opinion. Easy arc starts at low amps. Used up to 120 amps with 1/8 308 rod on a peice of 3/8 plate stainless scrap (no back side argon) and it held a stable smooth short arc. B+ for tig ################################################################ I will be addressing the Tig parts issue with Homedepot.

Purchased this unit after shopping for a 50 amp Pilot arc plasma cutter. Originally ordered Pilot arc cutter from home depot in the store. When it was delivered to the store it was a non Pilot arc unit. I refused to take delivery. I did get a refund for the incorrect unit but i am now waiting for refund on extended warranty. When i tried to get them to order the correct unit i was told they were out of stock and it was not available online. OK so I coughed up a additional few hundred dollars for this unit. Now I am considering returning this unit. Clearly used / repaired refurbished. No Tig accessories in package as shown in Pictures. Only came with One plasma cutter ceramic cup. Plasma cuter torch was used with scratches and scrapes. Stick stinger was also used with burn marks. All parts were cleaned up but clearly used. Heavy air leak from barb fitting on back of machine. tightening it up did the trick. The regulator inlet and outlet are NPT the fittings shipped with the machine are SAE(can you say leak) After buying correct fittings I finally did not have any more leaks. As for operation I was unable to use tig as there is no accessory Kit. Stick leads are short but work well. Stick holder is very stiff but well constructed. Plasma cutter severed 1/4 rusty steel plate with ease. I have regulator set on 40 psi and Plasma stream is ok with a bit of slag. Slow or fast cut the slag build up is the same indicating a need for more air pressure. Tomorrow I will try tig after borrowing a friends Tig accessories from his Lotos welder.

Took a while to get the 220v ran but it runs really well now. So so using 110v but worked. Plasma cutter cuts like a champ and very impressed with tig. First time using a tig welder and laying down some really good beads so far with good penetration. Need to get a 3way ball valve to split the argon and compressed air to makeep things easier. Looks like Lotos sells these as well but haven't got yet but definitely recommend. All in all, good machine.

After receiving noticed regulator was missing called home depo and they contacted lotus who then sent a cheap regulator and not the one advertised we then called home depo again and they contacted lotus who then informed us that the regulator advertised is no longer being made and that it was actually an old picture. Old picture?to this day home depo is advertising it So basically not only were there air leaks something i could overlook but lotus and home depo will take your money advertise one thing and sell you another. Horrible horrible customer service and practice save your money dont buy anything from home depo on line you're not gonna get what you thought you paid for.

Product came delivered to the h.d. just in time, when I got it out of the box it seemed as if it had been used before, I had to use my own air line fittings because the provided ones kept leaking. About a week later I started using the plasma torch to to make a metal bumper, the pilot Arc started going in and out and eventually after about a day of cutting it completely quit. I've noticed that the unit would hesitate to restart once the on button was switched. Or it would go off on its own and then restart, 2 Days Later when I came to turn it on again it would just go in and out with a clicking noise. I never got to try that tig or stick so I can't comment on that. Decided to return it to Home Depot. The person over the phone was really helpful in fact they were able to help me upgrade to an Everlast 3 in 1 super ultra 205.... ill give my review on that one once I get it.

I would change the mode switch to a locking version and the gas fitting to a removable version to make this a perfect small shop tool. All functions are as advertised with better than expected TIG torch capability. Beginners and professionals will both like this tool.

After trying different plasma cutters this one is a bonus with a TIG welder and stick welder all in one with the dual power I can use it where I need to

I put off buying a plasma cutter for the last 6 months while I am rebuilding my aluminum boat. When I use this, I almost cry when I think of how much work I did with a sawzall, grinder, cutting wheel and skill saw. This is an awesome tool. My only worry is that it holds up and continues as it does today.

Only used plasma cutter so far. 100% satisfied. Inspection at receipt time was very impressed with quality of overall equipment supplied. More as I use it. So far very pleased

Really like the product, easy to use tig and plasma functions. Haven't tried the stick yet Very weak set up and use instructions, not sure why they couldn't afford to put a few more pages in to a $600 welder? Air and Ar line leak like a sieve, lost an entire AR bottle in first hr of tig. AR regulator nut so bad had to tighten with a 12" wrench and put lots of Wheaties to it. Still leaked.

The stick welder works great, welded 3/4" steel with great penetration, plasma torch cuts smooth and straight with minimal slag

This welder doesn't includes pedal home depot should be add the real condition on the item description (refurbished) I can recommend this item only if this arrived 100 percet brand new also the info in the retailer website is incomplete:incorrect because says it is not a dual voltage welder buy they and home depot are offering the voltage adapter.

Hello I bought this Welder combo on special for only $ 419 bucks! The Shipping was super fast, and here my review: When I opened the box the welder presents physical damaged on the side. The electrode holder looks used like the other cables/items, also I received incomplete the tig kit with cracked parts. Anyways I tested the Plasma and tig welder and both was working fantastic/awesome/great I returned this item to my local Home depot store one week later because I was waiting a 100% brand new, never used, unopened item and received a refurbished/previous used item I'm happy with the Home Depot service/quality but I think this welder was shipped from the uwelding company who sells this Lotos/Chinese brand, I'll buy a big brand welder's name next time.

I have not had time to use anything except the plasma cutter but that works very well. Directions were good.

First off this is not heavy duty it's light to medium. I've had it over a month, everything works excellent. Love the plasma it's so simple, stick welder works great, tig is awesome. Wanted to try all 3 before reviewing. If considering a machine, for plasma definitely go with pilot arc. As for tig you also want the high frequency start that this machine has. Will it last 10 years no probably not

I pluged this welder in and began welding, the plasma is great. will try the tig when e get a bottle

I ordered this product through Home Depot. I was in the process of trying it out, when one of the connectors came loose. I called Lotos Tech and he asked me if I can put a different connector on if he sent it to me. Being in electronics for a while I told him yes. They sent the part and it was wrong. Another call and he said he would look into the part with longer threads to secure it in the panel. I haven't heard back from them. I even mentioned getting some money back and maybe I can order a part from Grainger or some other electronics company. He said that might be a possibility. Nothing. I will call them tomorrow and see what is going to transpire. No, I definitely would NOT recommend this product.

Only a netreul review because i havent got a chance to use it as of now. But shipped and got it fast. Looks good dont know how it works yet

So far its working fantastic i havent used the tig yet but the rest is great

I owned this machine for almost 2 years and didn't have any issues. Tig, Plasma, and stick all worked great! Plasma cutter was really handy for cutting odd shapes and through thicker material. Only reason I sold was to upgrade (almost 5x the cost of this for a significant jump in performance and features). Keep in mind that this is DC only so any nice aluminum welding is out of the question.

Great product for the price. Plasma cutter works great!