why is Campbell-hausfeld so cheap??

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  • migmaniac70

    #16
    Lmao :d :d

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    • Wheels
      Senior Member
      • Sep 2005
      • 211

      #17
      Couldn`t agree more S.
      Regency 200 w/30A
      Dynasty 200 dx
      Esab 875 plasma
      MM350-P w/30A

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      • Kelly Aitken
        Senior Member
        • May 2007
        • 218

        #18
        You get what you pay for.

        Kelly

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        • tackit
          Banned
          • Oct 2005
          • 1988

          #19
          I would bet money their transformers (the heaviest part) are made with aluminum wire.

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          • wrench3047
            Senior Member
            • Dec 2006
            • 419

            #20
            Miller's are made of AL
            Joe
            [email protected]

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            • hankj
              Senior Member
              • Aug 2006
              • 1653

              #21
              If you bought anything CH made after 1995, it didn't last long, probably. I don't know what happened to them, but they certainly turned to sh_t. My 14 year old CH 5HP compressor keeps on pumping, but iy was NOT cheap back then (over $400, as I recall) so I'd expect it to be still running.

              As for welders, I'd stick to a welder manufacturer's product rather than a re-seller of scrapyard wannabies.

              Hank
              ...from the Gadget Garage
              Millermatic 210 w/3035, BWE
              Handler 210 w/DP3035
              TA185TSW
              Victor O/A "J" series, SuperRange

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              • Sberry
                Senior Member
                • Sep 2005
                • 4897

                #22
                I know they cut a deal to sell in Wal-Marts and there price means everything. When I first seen a welding machine in there I was sure the world was coming to the end. I really think Lincoln is shooting themselves in the foot piming the name on a cheap line of products although I can see they sell a lot of units in Lowes/Home Depots. Not sure its a good plan in the long run. Hobat did a good thing when they started to sell at non traditional stores, they didnt create a seperate line. The Hobart?Miller relationship is good, seperate brand names for the different lines. Lincolns plan isnt really good,, You can buy a premium Lincoln and an elcheapo Lincoln. That tactic has been the downfall of a lot of companies. Lexus learned this,,, in reality you are buying a luxury Datsun but at least they gave it its own name. VW lost a lot of money trying to sell upscale cars, were not sharp enough to give it a new name,,, No one was going to buy a VW instead of a Cadillac. Same with Cad, they tried to build Cadillac cheap,,, bad plan. It bankrupt Century boat when they tried to compete with cheap boats.

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                • balerjoe
                  Junior Member
                  • Jun 2004
                  • 21

                  #23
                  I'm a firm believer in you get what you pay for.
                  Miller cost more but the quality will last a lifetime
                  Lincoln Precision Tig 185

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