Everlast welders, anybody own one?

[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