does it have any issues

[KHK]

Daniel, I am sorry to hear of your trouble. Sounds like this has gone on for weeks, that is sad!!! My experence with Longevity has been great! I would advise you to give them one more chance(and tell them that) If they don't preform, get a refund!!

After re-reading I found that I missed the point, so I added quote in Daniel's post. Daniel you are woried about sonething that has not happened to you. Does your friend work for MILLER?

[PWTEngineering]

it was someone who replied to this post with an E-mail

[KHK]

How did they get your e-mail address?

Come up with a name so the facts can be valaded

[LONGEVITY]

Guys,

Whether or not it is true, please lets not turn the forum into the same crap we see at weldingweb.com

Keith I am happy for your support, but do not let it bother you. Whomever is emailing customers like this will be caught, they will be helped or banned if it is not true.


Simon

[arandall]

Daniel:
I have an LS200P, and agree with everything JBman has said. I too had some issues with two units from new, but Longevity replaced them no problem, and very promptly. I think the main issue was connectors coming loose during shipping, which they seem to have resolved now by gluing them on. Interestingly, I purchased a Miller 180 Auto-Set MIG at the same time which also failed. - It took two long months and a bunch of nagging before I got the Miller back. - - Points for Longevity!!

Hope this helps.

Cheers,
Art R.

[henrym]

How did they get your e-mail address?

Come up with a name so the facts can be valaded

click Daniel's user name and select "send e-mail"

from what I have seen, Simon always makes sure a customer is happy. I wouldn't worry too much.


as for the machines, Longevity is probably not as physically tough as say a miller or lincoln, as in tossing them around is probably not a good idea.

but as far as welding performance goes, they are very good. I'm looking forward to the new IGBT TIG/stick/plasma unit coming out...

[matteh99]

I am sure that Miller, Lincoln, Hobart, and Longevity have all had dissatisfied customers. The question is what the percentages are. I don't know and I doubt any of the companies make that information public.

I have a LC-520 and it welds stick smoother than my dads old gigantic Lincoln idearc. Would the longevity welder be able to weld new bars on the tracks of his bulldozer all day long like the Lincoln? Right now probably yes but would it shorten it's life? How many pounds or tons of rod would each one be able to burn through before breaking. How does that number compare to the purchase price. Will the Longevity work for 20 years doing moderate welding? 20 years from now will people will talk about Miller, Lincoln and Longevity or if they will say long who?? Its hard to know without a time machine and flux capacitors are backordered every were and DeLorean are hard to come buy.....

Buying from longevity was a bit of a leap of faith but so far so good. Service and delivery was good and I am very happy with my purchase. If that changes I will defiantly be honest about what happens.

Eric

[bhardy501]

I have a 160P and love it. I did have iissues withthe first 2 units. Simon replaced them promptly. The third unit was one of the new ones with the pilot arc aad I have had no problems. Great unit an customer service that is top notch.

[JOEBIPLANE]

danial,
I have the 160P and i am tickled pink with it...i am a ' learning welder" and i have several friends who are teaching me. they never fail to be ' Impressed with my 160's ability to do the job..... they ar far more impressed with the low cost and high performance. Shortly after i received it it would not shut off....Oulling the plug when i wanted it OFF solved the problem nicely for the week or 10 days i waited for a new switch 9 plus i had to spend about 5 minutes to change the switch.. that was in winter and no problems since...
i am, indeed, a HAPPY CAMPER
joebiplane

[torqueman]

5 year warranty that they actually stand behind. Some brands may be assembled in the US but no electronic parts are made in the US any more anyway.

I am saving my pennies to replace my Lincoln toy MIG welder with a Longevity mulit function welder.