Some NOS PowerArc 160's

[k0ua]

are these still available can i tig weld aluminum or no? do i need to pm or will you pm me?

No, in general you will not be able to TIG weld Aluminum. Ok, Ok, there is a way, as pointed out, using helium, but TIG Aluminum is generally done with HF AC. Also, while you can scratch start TIG with this machine after you buy a torch, and supplies and regulator and an argon cylinder, it is "old School" TIG. The way things were done in the beginning. Not saying it is bad, and it is good enough for me, but it is not the modern ideal of a dedicated TIG rig with a foot pedal control, HF start, Variable AC frequency, gas solenoid, variable pulse, post flow, pre flow etc.

TIG on this machine is down and dirty, old school, and is for steel, SS and copper/brass materials only. NOT generally for Aluminum.
This is primarily a good small DC stick (SMAW) machine.

Keep in mind this machine being offered does NOT come with any TIG torches, supplies, regulators etc.

 

[k0ua]

This is what I use we have this on our 150 amp maxstar and I put one on my Everlast when it came in the other day. I know it's borderline but realistically you'll never hardly ever run over 80-90 amps so it works fine for me your mileage may vary but it works for us.

Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems Plug, 6-2P, 2A, 25V HBL5466C | Zoro.com

Well the welder could pull up to 30 amps, so why not use the normal "welder" plug and receptacle set that most welders come with: the 6-50P. Once set up with this receptacle, you are going to be set up with the most common plug set.

 

[k0ua]

I probably am overthinking it, BUT neither I nor two countermen could understand the info on the plate on the back of the welder. I'll try to put up a pic so you can explain it to me.

See my post with the links and the picture.. This is what you want. trust me on this.

 

[aarolar]

Well the welder could pull up to 30 amps, so why not use the normal "welder" plug and receptacle set that most welders come with: the 6-50P. Once set up with this receptacle, you are going to be set up with the most common plug set.

Well the Maxstar is dual voltage and we tend to run it off just anything anywhere most of the time and as far as my Everlast it's what I had on hand and the same receptical my Craftsman RAS uses. Like I said it works for me, when I build my new shop I likely will include a better setup for hopefully a nice full feature tig setup.

 

[k0ua]

Well the Maxstar is dual voltage and we tend to run it off just anything anywhere most of the time and as far as my Everlast it's what I had on hand and the same receptical my Craftsman RAS uses. Like I said it works for me, when I build my new shop I likely will include a better setup for hopefully a nice full feature tig setup.

Some people use a dryer plug too, which is 30 amp, and that would be enough for this small welder, but I used to have an old Lincoln 225 and it came with the 6-50P plug on it so I have always wired up with the proper sized wire and a 50 amp breaker. A lot of welders will have this plug on them from the factory. Unfortunately this little everlast came with some chinese "thing" that is about worthless. I discarded it immediately and put on a proper plug.

 

[aarolar]

Yep that plug has been on the Maxstar for going on 9 years no with no issues to date. We run these on all our 3 phase stuff at work they are good stuff.

LEVITON Locking Plug, 3 Amps, 48VAC Voltage, NEMA Configuration':' L16-3P, Number of Poles':' 3 - Locking Plugs - 5HYR6'|'2731 - Grainger Industrial Supply

 

[stuckmotor]

Aarolar,
Thanks! I bought one with the same specs at Lowes. I want to make sure Mark approves because I don't want t void the 5 year warranty.

 

[LittleBill21]

is there an advantage of inverter based machines over non inverter other then the fact that my generator won't run it?

 

[Shield Arc]

is there an advantage of inverter based machines over non inverter

Inverters have so much more control over the puddle, then transformer machines have.

 

[stuckmotor]

See my post with the links and the picture.. This is what you want. trust me on this.

KOua,
I missed your first message. Thank you very much.