At least yours worked initially! I think mine was either balance stuck on max cleaning or current stuck on max current.
I picked up my new welder on Friday. I am soooo happy with it.
I bought a cigweld weldskill 200. It's fully digital acdc. I had a Chinese no name dc tig before that works fine and has done for 3 years, but the build quality between the cigweld and Chinese one is huge. Everything just feels solid and substantial on the cigweld. It even has adjustment on the handle for current.
For $1577 from my local welding shop it's sensational. Suck it up and pay the extra $500. You won't regret it! I got mine from welders supplies and service. They have a few stores around the place currently on sale at this price. It's only $50 more than the cheapest on eBay which is worth it to me to support local business.
No foot pedal, but with 4t I am having no need for one on 2mm alloy.
WeldSkill 200 AC/DC - Cigweld - Victor Technologies Asia Pacific - South Pacific