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Everlast 200 Stick review.. Kinda
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SSdoxie
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I also have the ST200 and love it, coming from a Lincoln Tombstone AC. I agree the shoulder strap is a pain to say the least, would much rather have a solid carrying handle.
The ease of arc start and auto arc force, for us that can't hold the arc length at the same distance consistently, make this welder a very good over-all welder. More important to me is the ease of use makes it a very nice unit for us novice occasional users.
Like Mark mentioned, for 6010/6011 use the far left connection for the work clamp - makes a world of difference. Actually, I forget to change it back and end up using it that way with 6013 rod and it works pretty good.:laughing: Just did it again this afternoon, seems to make the 6013 penetrate more and less splatter.
The ease of arc start and auto arc force, for us that can't hold the arc length at the same distance consistently, make this welder a very good over-all welder. More important to me is the ease of use makes it a very nice unit for us novice occasional users.
Like Mark mentioned, for 6010/6011 use the far left connection for the work clamp - makes a world of difference. Actually, I forget to change it back and end up using it that way with 6013 rod and it works pretty good.:laughing: Just did it again this afternoon, seems to make the 6013 penetrate more and less splatter.
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So Mark and SS, can you explain two things. Work clamp I assume is the rod clamp? What is the difference on the plug on the left compare to the plug on the right (in laymans terms if possible)?
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So I am a bit embarrassed and owe Mark an apology. As instructed, I downloaded the manual from the internet and was using that as my manual of info. Well, some how the PDF did not download as much as it should have and I got only half the manual. the back half goes into much more detail. It isn't brilliant, but it is not as short sighted as I led everyone to believe.
I will review the manual that came with the machine (I assumed it was the same but TBD).
I will review the manual that came with the machine (I assumed it was the same but TBD).
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I apologize for it not being "brilliant". I am only so smart. 
With the 200ST, the plug position of the 6010 port has been changed to accommodate the new internal design and dual voltage capability. The far left port when the work clamp is plugged in there (yes it is also called the ground clamp) is the 6010/6011 (cellulose) port. The new manual that will be posted will show that change. The box manual should reflect that, but it was carved up by the factory without my review until the new one can be written, among my other duties and I haven't seen it. I know the box manual has a couple errors...but no major complaints from customers.
Getting back to the 6010 port. There is a separate, albeit small reactor for the 6010 port which changes the arc quality. It makes it stiffer and more aggressive. You can run the work clamp in the 6010 port and weld 7018, but it is going to be a lot more spattery and should send the flux flying intermittently by popping and spitting.
With the 200ST, the plug position of the 6010 port has been changed to accommodate the new internal design and dual voltage capability. The far left port when the work clamp is plugged in there (yes it is also called the ground clamp) is the 6010/6011 (cellulose) port. The new manual that will be posted will show that change. The box manual should reflect that, but it was carved up by the factory without my review until the new one can be written, among my other duties and I haven't seen it. I know the box manual has a couple errors...but no major complaints from customers. Getting back to the 6010 port. There is a separate, albeit small reactor for the 6010 port which changes the arc quality. It makes it stiffer and more aggressive. You can run the work clamp in the 6010 port and weld 7018, but it is going to be a lot more spattery and should send the flux flying intermittently by popping and spitting.
gwdixon
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OK, to make it simple. There are three places on the bottom of the face of the 200ST (stick/tig) welder to attach the welding leads. Facing the welder:
>The left socket is for 6010 or 6011 rods. It keeps 6010 rods burning better because the electronics are slightly different. It is used for the "ground" clamp. AKA "work" clamp.
>The middle lead socket, marked "-", if for the ground clamp. It is also known as the "work" outlet. So one of the two left sockets is for attaching to the piece you are welding - on a bright shiny spot.
>The right socket, marked "+", is for the rod holder and rod (AKA electrode). This is DCEP or Direct Current Electrode Positive. It is also called "reverse polarity".
Now, on the PA 200, which doesn't have the built-in TIG feature, the far left is the work/ground clamp. The middle is the 6010 ground socket, and the far right is the electrode or "stick" socket. Why it has to be different than the 200ST is anybody's guess.
WHEW, with all this technical stuff I'm sure to have something wrong. Mark, Shield Arc, or someone else please check to make sure. I'll edit my post if necessary.
The welder will run with the + and - leads switched around, but there can be penetration and quality issues. I think that if you use TIG then the leads are switched around. I don't do TIG so someone else can address that better.
SSdoxie
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FYI; until the new manual is out, download the 14ST manual. it has all the controls and plug connections in same configuration as the 200ST. That's what I did, plus paying attention to what Mark told me when I bought.
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Again, everyone great stuff.
GW - Getting the plugin information down. Two questions. Why do they call the clamp the "Work" side? I thought the Rod was doing the work.
Second, what is the TIG switch for, or should I say what does it do?
GW - Getting the plugin information down. Two questions. Why do they call the clamp the "Work" side? I thought the Rod was doing the work.
Second, what is the TIG switch for, or should I say what does it do?
gwdixon
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The "work" clamp is attached to what is being "worked" on. Welding terminology can be confusing. Weldors are an odd lot in general - not anybody that posts on this forum, of course.
The TIG switch probably reverses polarity since TIG is usually run on "straight polarity" - another welding goofy term. There are likely other adjustments that the switch makes as well. Mark would know. Gas shielding also has to be added with TIG. It takes a skill which is foreign to me.
The TIG switch probably reverses polarity since TIG is usually run on "straight polarity" - another welding goofy term. There are likely other adjustments that the switch makes as well. Mark would know. Gas shielding also has to be added with TIG. It takes a skill which is foreign to me.