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Hi Louie,

I've not seen the Diversion in person, so I'm guessing that its relatively new.. The Millers are good Machines, and you should be happy with your purchase..

Do you understand how the duty cycle works, or what it is??

The Duty cycle is typically calculated over a 10 minute period.... With the Diversion 165, the duty cycle is 15% at 165 Amps.. What that means is when you are welding at maximum output of 165 Amps, you can weld for 1.5 minutes, (15% of 10 minutes) and then must allow the machine to rest (no welding) for 8.5 minutes in every 10 minute period..

There will also be a 100% duty cycle current listed as well, and for this machine that is 60 Amps.. Basically what that means that you can weld continuously at output currents of 60Amps and less..

Just be aware that the ambient temperature can also affect the duty cycle.. Outside on a nice hot sunny day, (say 95*F), you may have to reduce your duty cycle by 5-10%..

Tungsten's also come in different sizes, but most people would probably use a 2.4mm (or 3/32) tungsten on that size Tig.. You may want to try some smaller 1.6mm or 1/16' for lower current settings.. Just remember to get the smaller 1/16 collets and collet bodies to suit the 1/16 tungsten's as well.. You can also get different size Nozzles (the pink ceramic piece on the Tig torch) to go on the torch as well..

Cheers.