Everlast welders, anybody own one?

[ironnut]

Does anyone have an Everlast welder? Good, Bad?

I am thinking about the Everlast PowerTig 200DX.

I noticed that the last posting in the Everlast sticky was in 2010. Are they no longer active on this site.

gordon

 

[k0ua]

Does anyone have an Everlast welder? Good, Bad?

I am thinking about the Everlast PowerTig 200DX.

I noticed that the last posting in the Everlast sticky was in 2010. Are they no longer active on this site.

gordon

They are still active on this site, Mark post's quite regularly. I have a PA160 and like it very much.. You will get a lot of comments by asking is the Everlast product any good. There are those of us that own them and like them.. then there are those who hate them. Of course they don't own them, or have never welded with them. They hate them because of the country of origin, and they believe the importer is doing unfair business practices. They hate them because they believe that they are helping drive American brands down the tubes. They hate them because they are not Blue or Red. For some joyful reading just post your question in google. and go to all the welding forums..you will get an earful. To the best of my knowledge they are a good product.. I sure am happy with mine, and many user's on here that own and use them are happy.. There have been several shipped that come broken, in transit, As far as I know and from what I can read they have been replaced. They are much cheaper than Blue or Red, and they are made in China. They seem to weld beautifully, and they along with anything made in China is hated, and especially so in the welding community. If you buy one and say you like it you will be hated too. So for safety's sake you should stick with Red or Blue. You have opened a can of worms, let the comments begin.

James K0UA

 

[Shield Arc]

Oh I don't know James! I've posted several times on Welding Web how much I love my PowerArc 200. Oh a couple times I've had to explain myself. I even called out old Sunshine one day to compare experience, and equipment owned, he won't go toe to toe with me on this subject.:laughing:

 

[gumshu]

I'm looking to buy the PA 160. Looks like it will suit my needs. I wasn't able to find another DC unit that would do 160 amps on 220/240 and draw under 30 amps. I don't really want to run another circuit. For my needs, I'd prefer to stay with my 30amp breaker.

 

[k0ua]

Oh I don't know James! I've posted several times on Welding Web how much I love my PowerArc 200. Oh a couple times I've had to explain myself. I even called out old Sunshine one day to compare experience, and equipment owned, he won't go toe to toe with me on this subject.:laughing:

yeah that is the thing, I spent over 2 hours last night looking thru posts about guys that hate the Everlast equipment, and to a man, not a one of them have owned one or even used or even seen one. How can you hate something that you have no experience with? "it is just cheap chinese junk" That is the re-occurring theme. "aint never going to be one of those things in my shop". blah blah blah.. I have nothing against Miller welders, I have never used one, I would like to own a couple, Their welders look very tasty to me.. Are they good durable machine? I bet they are. But my "cheap piece of chinese junk" doesn't owe me a dime if it fell into 2 pieces this afternoon. It has done everything I have asked of it. (now watch, when I get home, it will be in 2 pieces)

James K0UA

 

[Shield Arc]

I think I paid more for my battery charger than I did for the PowerArc 200!:laughing:

 

[k0ua]

I'm looking to buy the PA 160. Looks like it will suit my needs. I wasn't able to find another DC unit that would do 160 amps on 220/240 and draw under 30 amps. I don't really want to run another circuit. For my needs, I'd prefer to stay with my 30amp breaker.

Well now hang on,,how about I sell you my older PA160, without the HF start and gas valve for TIG built in? So I can get the new PA160 myself withe the HF start, gas valve, and foot pedal connector? If you never intend to TIG ( I am doing it already with my PA160) you wont need those things. You will be good to go with your 30 amp circuit, and I can save you some money.. what say you. I am scratch starting for TIG with my PA, but no foot pedal to taper off and I have a manual 17V torch with a manual valve.. it all works fine.. but those 3 things on the new PA160 would be finer. But if you just want to stick.. my rig is the cats meow. Itty Bitty, and welds great. I repaired this last Saturday

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/welding/249487-oh-no-my-bucket-broken.html

James K0UA

 

[yomax4]

The people that Hate imported equipment should pull the cover off of the Red and the Blue and take the shock of the multitude of countries that make up the working Welder or Plasma cutter. The day will come soon when they have to eat crow.

 

[gumshu]

Well now hang on,,how about I sell you my older PA160, without the HF start and gas valve for TIG built in? So I can get the new PA160 myself withe the HF start, gas valve, and foot pedal connector? If you never intend to TIG ( I am doing it already with my PA160) you wont need those things. You will be good to go with your 30 amp circuit, and I can save you some money.. what say you. I am scratch starting for TIG with my PA, but no foot pedal to taper off and I have a manual 17V torch with a manual valve.. it all works fine.. but those 3 things on the new PA160 would be finer. But if you just want to stick.. my rig is the cats meow. Itty Bitty, and welds great. I repaired this last Saturday

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/welding/249487-oh-no-my-bucket-broken.html

James K0UA

Hey KOua... aren't you the wheeler dealer. Ha, Ha. :laughing: I want bells and whistles too. I spoke with Mark of Everlast this morning. We kicked around thoughts on the 3 PowerArc machines. I'm now trying to decide between the PA200 and the PA160sth. I may go with the PA200 as it will do E6010. I'll probably order in a week or so. I may have to run a new circuit, but that's no big deal, just something else to do... as if I need more. Mark was quick to respond and very informative.

 

[gumshu]

The people that Hate imported equipment should pull the cover off of the Red and the Blue and take the shock of the multitude of countries that make up the working Welder or Plasma cutter. The day will come soon when they have to eat crow.

I was just thinking the same thing. However, I'd love to have the Lincoln Invertec V155-S Stick Welder... but can't justify $1000.00 for it. The Thunderbolt XL 225 is very nice too, but it's $669. For my needs (and age), I'll have to settle for the more affordable stuff.

 

[k0ua]

Hey KOua... aren't you the wheeler dealer. Ha, Ha. :laughing: I want bells and whistles too. I spoke with Mark of Everlast this morning. We kicked around thoughts on the 3 PowerArc machines. I'm now trying to decide between the PA200 and the PA160sth. I may go with the PA200 as it will do E6010. I'll probably order in a week or so. I may have to run a new circuit, but that's no big deal, just something else to do... as if I need more. Mark was quick to respond and very informative.

Ok thats cool, Yes I am a trader I didn't know what your budget was., I think either the 160 or the 200 would serve you well, I have never welded over 140 amps, Just have never needed it. But I can understand wanting the headroom for bigger sticks and thicker metals. Mine does have the 6010 port, but I have never used it. I have never tried any 6010. For rusty dirty metal I use the 6011. which is an AC/DC rod but mostly used on AC machines as a substitute for 6010 which is a DC rod. My little welder has done every thing I have asked of it, and I am very pleased with the Green machine.

James K0UA

 

[Shield Arc]

If you can possible swing it, get the PA 300 with adjustable hot start, and arc force.

If you blind folded me I couldn't tell the difference between my Lincoln short hoods and my PA 200 when running 6010.

 

[vwnotrunning]

I do enjoy my PA200. Night and day from the lincoln tombstone - AC only.

Just a hack welder, but it sticks together everything I have needed. The higher duty cycle on the PA200 sold me for the difference. The 160 would do most everything I need doing, but sometimes you get everything in place and can actually lay down alot of bead in one setting - not usually though in my case!

 

[crazyal]

I can't comment on their welders but my Everlast plasma cutter has been great. The only problem I had was when I accidentally plugged up the tip and it would no longer cut. I just used it Monday to cut the welds to remove a rusty hopper off of a seeder. Sliced right through the rust and paint like butter. Even if I had an OA torch I couldn't have done it as quick. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another Everlast product.

 

[gumshu]

If you can possible swing it, get the PA 300 with adjustable hot start, and arc force.

If you blind folded me I couldn't tell the difference between my Lincoln short hoods and my PA 200 when running 6010.

Yeah... I looked at the PA 300 today (Amazon). Very nice. Just a little more than I want to spend right now. I think it was $549. I also looked at the Longevity StickWeld 250 which was $469 which also has Arc Force. I can get the PA 200 for about $344 delivered.

In comparing the Everlast PA 140 and the older (Amazon) Stickweld 140, they appeared identical... same box and controls, just different names. Do you know anything about the Longevity machines? The newer SW 140 has a different design.

 

[cowski]

i have a everlast 140 that i use on a generator for portable repairs.it welds good .my local welding shop has started caring longevity ,so far good.inverter welders use less power and are lighter but i think a transformer welder is still longer lasting.

 

[Shield Arc]

Yeah... I looked at the PA 300 today (Amazon). Very nice. Just a little more than I want to spend right now. I think it was $549. I also looked at the Longevity StickWeld 250 which was $469 which also has Arc Force. I can get the PA 200 for about $344 delivered.

I got to run one of Longevity's Stickweld 250s. Here is the link to my review. For the difference in price of the PA-200, and the Stickweld 250, get the Stickweld 250!!!!!!!!!

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/welding/242514-longevitys-stickweld-250-my-review.html

 

[gumshu]

I got to run one of Longevity's Stickweld 250s. Here is the link to my review. For the difference in price of the PA-200, and the Stickweld 250, get the Stickweld 250!!!!!!!!!

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/welding/242514-longevitys-stickweld-250-my-review.html

Yeah... you're right. The Stickweld 250 is a hot unit. I was about to push the button on the stickweld 250 last night on Amazon, but the unit they showed on search and the one that showed up in my cart were different. I noticed that the ones on Amazon are the older units.

Longevity offers a discount to Tractorbynet members according to a post back in January. I'll call them today. Their website shows they are out of stock on the 250. I'm already thinking of projects for my tractor.

 

[Shield Arc]

Doesn't Longevity still over the first of the month discount? If so that is a really good deal.

 

[k0ua]

Doesn't Longevity still over the first of the month discount? If so that is a really good deal.

You have to be johnny on the spot when their message hits. they take the first guy that answers and says you want one, and you get 40% off.

James K0UA