Have purchased the product some time ago. Although not here, but directly from the distributor of the manufacturer, but find it important other potential buyers with my experiences can help the device on. Now for the device: The Stamos comes in a sturdy cardboard box and wood is well protected against damage in transit. After opening the first China typical odor. But it makes no secret that Stamos manufacture and produce products mainly Far East. Clear! Otherwise you could keep the price at all. When unpacking you should be careful, because with me the cover is not properly screwed and the device had fallen almost shut when lifting. The build quality is good for the price. The only drawbacks are the somewhat loosely built nozzle fixed to the cable assembly, the rather poor pressure point on button of the hose assembly, and as the previous speaker mentioned earlier, the real modest dissolved screw on the housing cover. With a few extra standard parts can be but the fast and good resolve. Likewise, I also installed a fan filter from the computer construction instead of the fan guard to hold the workshop grime away. After the general guarantee I will also convert to a Euro-standard connector with longer hose package ... the 2 meter package is genuine bissel short, but with welding carriage goes first. The wire feed unit is ok ... once had a wire storage and can solve well :-) The accompanying accessories such as welding shield and brush have remained the same in a box, because the manure is less expensive and probably not last long. For this, the operating instructions are well translated and ausfürlich. In operation, the device is quite noisy, but lies at the constantly running fan. It should not bother you look. An important point: the unit is 16A stable under load, so at the domestic 230V socket with 16A fuse used. At this point I have ever searched the web for information because I do not belong to the electric genius and me just so can not derive the basis of the manufacturer's instructions. Perhaps the manufacturer has included this point in my criticism meanwhile times with the device information. Other manufacturers give this point eventually also. Anyway, there were no problems with the power supply. Still, I have not been on an additional fat rubber extension cable (3x2.5mm²) and an obvious on the distribution box outlet omitted (due to the heat generated by the cable). The welding performance of the S-250P MIG is surprisingly good. So far I have plenty of 3mm to 6mm welded steel, sometimes longer seams and longer welding time, without dips the device. The welding performance is also good for me as a former welder arise great seams. But as already mentioned the button on the gun is a little too sensitive, but is a matter of opinion. The manufacturer's specifications for duty also seem to agree. According to about 155A top at 100% =.
Conclusion: Who can do without function on frills such as a digital display or a mail flow, and it attaches importance to power, the device should really consider. For occasional home use, it does not necessarily have Rehm or Fronius. Even the welder in my company recommended Stamos. Definitely a better choice than a DIY device! I would buy myself again and am fully satisfied to the little things.
Recommendation: protective gases there comparatively favorable than ownership bottle at Lüdenbach gases
