Lotos TIG200ACDC
#6 in AC/DC TIGFull review
A cheap, complete starter kit for someone learning aluminum TIG. Expect to work in short runs.
Amazon $388.80$388.80
3.9/5
A well equipped AC/DC TIG for a home shop that wants aluminum on a budget and a long warranty. Buy it from the maker store, where it costs far less.
- 200 AOutput
- 25% at 200 ADuty cycle
- AC/DC TIG, stickProcesses
- 120 V and 240 VInput
Check price at Amazon$899.99Check price at ArcCaptain$649.99
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Gas regulator and a WP-26 torch come in the box, so only gas and a pedal are missing
- Runs on 120 V at up to 120 A for light aluminum at home
- Adjustable AC frequency and balance let you tune cleaning and penetration on aluminum
- A 5 year warranty on core parts is long for a budget brand
Cons
- A 25% duty cycle at 200 A means frequent cooling breaks at full power
- No foot pedal included
- The Amazon listing is priced well above the maker store
How it scores
The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its process. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | TIG200P AC DC |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Processes | AC/DC TIG, stick |
| Maximum output | 200 A |
| Maximum on 120 V | 120 A |
| Duty cycle | 25% at 200 A |
| Input | 120 V and 240 V |
| Features | |
| Pulse | Yes |
| Foot pedal in the box | No |
| TIG torch in the box | Yes |
| Voltage reduction device | Yes |
| Weight | 26.5 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years |
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