A 250 A AC/DC machine for a small fabrication shop that welds thick aluminum all day. Overkill for occasional home use.
Amazon $1,875
A cheap, complete starter kit for someone learning aluminum TIG. Expect to work in short runs.
- 200 AOutput
- AC/DC TIG, stickProcesses
- 120 V and 240 VInput
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- The cheapest way into AC aluminum TIG in this list
- Pedal, torch and regulator in the box, so it welds once gas is connected
- Runs on household 120 V or 240 V
- No published duty cycle, so endurance at 200 A is unknown
- No pulse for heat control on thin parts
- Lotos sells it only on Amazon now, with no maker page to check specs against
The Lotos TIG200ACDC family
Every Lotos TIG200ACDC model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own process.
| Model | Output | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotos TIG200ACDC (this one) | 200 A | 4.0/5 | $388.80 |
| Lotos TIG200ACDCP | 200 A | 3.9/5 | $449.98 |
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 | TIG200ACDC |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Processes | AC/DC TIG, stick |
| Maximum output | 200 A |
| Input | 120 V and 240 V |
| Features | |
| Foot pedal in the box | Yes |
| TIG torch in the box | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Released | 2017-11-25 |
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