ArcCaptain ARC200
#2 in StickFull review
A cheap, light stick welder for farm and home repairs, with lift TIG as an add on. Buy from the maker store, where it costs less.
Amazon $139.99 ArcCaptain $109.99$109.99
3.5/5
A bargain stick welder for occasional repairs. Little published data to judge it by.
- 205 AOutput
- DC lift TIG, stickProcesses
- 120 V and 240 VInput
Check price at Amazon$108.79
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- The cheapest machine here
- Adjustable hot start and arc force help with 6010 and 7018 rods
- Light at 8.4 lb
Cons
- No published duty cycle or warranty term
- Lift TIG only, and the listing doesn’t say a torch is included
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 | ARC-205DS PRO |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Processes | DC lift TIG, stick |
| Maximum output | 205 A |
| Input | 120 V and 240 V |
| Features | |
| Pulse | No |
| Foot pedal in the box | No |
| Weight | 8.4 lb |
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