Color Question

[cmyoung2]

Is there a readily available paint, preferably spray can, that will come close to matching the green of the Everlast Welders? Looking to paint a welding cart.
Also, why is the on/off switch on welders on the back of the machine, and how much trouble would be to change them to the front?

 

[Shield Arc]

Also, why is the on/off switch on welders on the back of the machine

My Miller Dynasty 300 is the same way.

 

[Big Barn]

The power switches on my inverter machines are ALL on the back. . I hate it. I know there's a valid manufacturing reason but can't remember why for the life of me.

Maybe yomax4 will enlighten us.

 

[Tractorguy24]

Im pretty sure that in europe the power switch is only allowed to be a certain distance from the plug. To make the cord as long as possible, the manufacturers put the switch on the back. If the same model welder you have is being sold in Europe, it will either have a short cord or the switch on the back. Luckily my old ESAB Migmaster 250 has it on the front. Hope that helps
Ps: I would paint the cart black (or some other colour) because if it’s not the exact same green You’ll probably notice immediately.

 

[Big Barn]

Oops I lied.

I DO have Miller inverters that utilize front mounted power switches. (XMT, Maxtron and 350P)

 

[PILOON]

One possible reason for switch location is to have it at closest power point of entry.

 

[Big Barn]

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Ps: I would paint the cart black (or some other colour) because if it’s not the exact same green You’ll probably notice immediately.

This is good advice, IMO.

 

[sandfs]

Two or three feet less wire per machine, times thousands of machines equals a lot less wire used when they are looking at the spread sheet. Cheaper is cheaper.

 

[BeezFun]

Take it to an auto body shop, they'll paint it for you and it will match perfectly. Some of them will sell you paint.

 

[Steveneverlearn]

Put a switch on the front of your cart. Then use that to control the welder.

We have an automotive paint store in town. I believe they could match most anything, but I have never tried.