Everlast 140 and other DC welders

[Reverser]

Not trying to be mean, but that AC only Hobart would have been a much much much much better unit than the one you pictured.

Most of the Chicago Electric welders are not very good to start with and the one you have shown looks to be 115 volt input power. No way is that thing cranking out 130 amps AC or 115 amps DC off a 115 volt input power. If it is the volt/amp curve is so bad that it not suitable for welding.



Now if you have the option of converting the plug to 230 volt input power then it might output the claimed spec's. For $60 though you likely did not get hurt, but you likely limited to 5/64" diameter rods and 1/16" diameter rods with a slight possibility for 3/32 6011. I am guessing your actual output on that unit is 70 to maybe 80 amps max off of 115 volt input power.

If that plug that appears to be a 115 volt plug is a blurry NEMA 230 plug then disregard most of what I said other than most all of the HF welders are not very good.

DC is nice, but it is not the huge welding made easy that everyone makes it out to be.

It says 180amp, so it would have to be 220v. The plug may be the 220v air conditioner type plug. Like you, I can't tell for sure.

 

[paulharvey]

Not trying to be mean, but that AC only Hobart would have been a much much much much better unit than the one you pictured.

Most of the Chicago Electric welders are not very good to start with and the one you have shown looks to be 115 volt input power. No way is that thing cranking out 130 amps AC or 115 amps DC off a 115 volt input power. If it is the volt/amp curve is so bad that it not suitable for welding.

Now if you have the option of converting the plug to 230 volt input power then it might output the claimed spec's. For $60 though you likely did not get hurt, but you likely limited to 5/64" diameter rods and 1/16" diameter rods with a slight possibility for 3/32 6011. I am guessing your actual output on that unit is 70 to maybe 80 amps max off of 115 volt input power.

If that plug that appears to be a 115 volt plug is a blurry NEMA 230 plug then disregard most of what I said other than most all of the HF welders are not very good.

DC is nice, but it is not the huge welding made easy that everyone makes it out to be.

It's actually a 240v 20 amp plug. I've got it running on a 25 ft long run of 10-3? (Black, red, white, and ground; to me that's 10 ga, 3 conductor) and a 30 amp breaker.

 

[paulharvey]

It says 180amp, so it would have to be 220v. The plug may be the 220v air conditioner type plug. Like you, I can't tell for sure.

It say Arc-180; but it's only 130 amp AC and 115 DC. The name is a bit misleading.

 

[Reverser]

It say Arc-180; but it's only 130 amp AC and 115 DC. The name is a bit misleading.

Yes, it is misleading!!!

 

[CNC Dan]

It's actually a 240v 20 amp plug. I've got it running on a 25 ft long run of 10-3? (Black, red, white, and ground; to me that's 10 ga, 3 conductor) and a 30 amp breaker.

If it's stranded SO cord, it would be called 10/4. If it's solid Romex then it's called 10/3 with ground.

 

[blueriver]

Okay by now everyone has probably read my review on Longevity ... If your thinking anything related to welding...think Longevity ... A company like that we should be spelling welding ..

LONGEVITY

 

[Reverser]

Okay by now everyone has probably read my review on Longevity ... If your thinking anything related to welding...think Longevity ... A company like that we should be spelling welding ..

LONGEVITY

No thanks!! :laughing:

I think I'll keep on spelling "welding" the three different way's I always have because of their sterling record of customer service. They've always had great customer service without being influenced by customer reviews on the internet. :thumbsup:

!. L-I-N-C-O-L-N
2. M-I-L-L-E-R
3. H-O-B-A-R-T

 

[lilranch2001]

I have an Everlast PowerArc 200, I'll see if I can answer your questions.


Question #1. If you could do it again would you buy the same machine.
No I would not! I would buy the PowerArc 300.

Question #2. How does it perform
Flawlessly! For the money I dare anyone to show me a better arc.

Question #3. How long have you owned yours
Little over 3-years.

Question #4. How many truely trouble free pounds of rod have you ran
I'd say a couple hundred pounds.

Question #5. Any problems with your machine at all
Not a one, and UPS tried their best to break it during shipping!

Question #6. How much did it cost
you should get a quote from Mark.

Question #7. If you had any warranty work done, was it easy and taken care of
No work done at all.

Question #8. Any post warranty problems, if so did you get it fixed or replace the whole thing
Still under warranty.

Question #9. Other options under $250.
I have no idea.

Question #10.. would you consider buying a used inverter welder? Transformers seem simple, but all the computer chips....
I have bought a used inverter, turned around and sold it, and made money off of it.

Mark, could you PM me a quote for both models mentioned in this post?
The 200 seems to be a adequate machine for my needs but I like to listen to people who I have grown to respect (If I can afford it)

If it matters where I live it is in NE Indiana

My fav rod of choice is Atom Arc 1/8"- 3/16" 7018

 

[Mark @ Everlast]

Ok. I'll send you a quote on both the 200 and the 200ST. The ST while having less duty cycle has improved many things internally and added dual voltage capabilty. Still 6010 capable.

 

[stuckmotor]

coleman generator 6250watts starting and i think 5500watts continuous.

Thanks!!!
Stuck