The Arc Pig supposedly super-imposes its own high voltage-low amp current on top of the welders low volt-high amps. Thus it starts the welders amps flowing basically by creating what amounts to a static electric arc. At least that's what I got out of their info.

It is $495 from the manufacturer, but I've seen it for $400 new on ebay.

Thanks Otto / noddybrian,

To be honest it was the Arc Pig that got me looking at the TIG machines. It looks great in its promo video. I especially liked the little girl welding on the sheet steel. Has anyone had personal experience with it? Does it live up to its hype?

Hi All, I'm a new member from down under - Chile that is. I've used a Lincoln buzz box for hobby welding for 30 years. Now I am in Chile without it and need something to replace it. The stores here carry the Indura brand welders plus a few others. Is there any advantage to using a high frequency wel...