What it welds
The YESWELDER 205Amp Stick Welder is a stick inverter with a maker-stated output of up to 205 amps on 110 or 220-volt input.
Miller's starting rule, 1 amp for each 0.001 inch of steel, puts 205 amps at roughly 0.205 in of steel in one pass; thicker work means bevels and more passes. Run the amperage selector.
The listing doesn't give a duty cycle with its amperage, which makes long beads hard to plan; the rating plate or manual should state it. Why it matters.
Processes, per the maker: Stick/Lift TIG. Check which torches and guns come in the box; a TIG torch or spool gun is often extra. Process guide.
Dual-voltage input gives portability on 120 volts and full output on 240; the maker's ratings for each input differ. 120 V vs 240 V.
Eye protection: OSHA's minimum is shade 8 for most of this machine's range (shade 10 for stick above 160 A). Full table.
Also on the listing: dimensions of 15.35 x 13.07 x 7.8 inches and a weight of 8.8 lb.
Is it the right machine for the job?
Buy it for
- Farm and structural repairs
- Steel to about 0.205 in per pass
Skip it for
- Steel much past 0.205 in in one pass
- Aluminium
What it does well, where it falls short
Does well
- Up to 205 A output
- Dual-voltage input
Falls short
- Duty cycle not stated with amps
- Slag cleanup
Power and setup notes
- Ratings are the maker's own, stated under the maker's conditions. Follow the manual, wear eye protection of at least OSHA's minimum shade, keep combustibles away, ventilate, and have a licensed electrician install new circuits.
Rated output and specs
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Model number | 205Amp | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Product weight | 8.8 lb | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 15.35 x 13.07 x 7.8 inches | Retailer |
| Size | ARC-205DS | Retailer |
| Material | Copper | Retailer |
| Power | ac | Retailer |
| Input power | 110 volts, 220 volts | Retailer |
| Wattage | 5 kwh | Retailer |
| Output range | 205 amps | Retailer |
| Processes | Stick/Lift TIG | Retailer |
Machines to put next to it
Other stick (arc) welders in the same amp range
- ESAB 700734012 Stick Welder
- Lincoln Electric K1170 Stick Welder
- Lincoln Electric Weld-Pak 225i Stick Welder
- ESAB Rogue ES 151IP Stick Welder
Every stick (arc) welders on one spec sheet · All YESWELDER machines listed
Final verdict
Made for farm and structural repairs.
Where to buy
Our links open this exact model's product page. Prices and stock change; check what's included before you order.
Each button opens this exact model. We may earn a commission on tracked links; it never changes what we publish. Disclosure