Winchester1
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- Vincennes, In
The local Rural King sells Hobart welding equipment and more/less attractive prices.
I just went around and around with Lowes on a Troy Built pressure washer. Lowes do not have an internal service department/network and depend on engine suppliers dealers to complete warranty repairs. Nobody I worked with wanted to service an engine Lowes sold. After two months Lowes gave me a new pressure washer.
Having just been "snake bit" I have the same concern with Hobart welders from Rural King. I think Hobart is a good machine, read they were used on the Alaska oil pipeline in the 1970's. Has anybody had experience with Hobart service when the machine was sold by a store such as Rural King? Our local store only has one technician, he seems to spend time putting up displays, servicing lawn mowers, chainsaws, etc. Seems nearly for one person to be an expert at everything.
Thanks,
Bill.
I just went around and around with Lowes on a Troy Built pressure washer. Lowes do not have an internal service department/network and depend on engine suppliers dealers to complete warranty repairs. Nobody I worked with wanted to service an engine Lowes sold. After two months Lowes gave me a new pressure washer.
Having just been "snake bit" I have the same concern with Hobart welders from Rural King. I think Hobart is a good machine, read they were used on the Alaska oil pipeline in the 1970's. Has anybody had experience with Hobart service when the machine was sold by a store such as Rural King? Our local store only has one technician, he seems to spend time putting up displays, servicing lawn mowers, chainsaws, etc. Seems nearly for one person to be an expert at everything.
Thanks,
Bill.