Everlast PowerArc 160 STH Review
This is a review for the Everlast PowerArc 160 STH Stick/Tig Inverter. After doing a lot of homework on different comparable machines, I decided to purchase this particular one instead of the blue ($$) alternative. I contacted Duncan numerous times to pick his brain on different aspects, features etc. on various machines, and was very satisfied with the knowledgeable, and helpful responses I received from him. He even helped me out with my wiring issues which we discovered were on my end, and not the machine itself. I have used many different inverter style welding machines from both the red and blue guys, and to be totally unbiased, and honest - the weld quality on this machine is nearly identical to the others I have tried. I was (to be honest) kind of skeptical about these machines being relatively new to the market, but have been very impressed with both the customer service, and the machines in general. The machine itself, and the foot pedal I ordered with it have had about 15 hours weld time on them with tig, and about 15 hours of stick welding as well. The machine never sputtered or complained, just kept welding happily away. The cables, torch etc. are kind of what I expected in this price range, but as far as function, they perform well. I have always used Weldcraft torches, so this style of torch takes a little getting used to (in my opinion anyway). The only thing I would recommend to Everlast, is that they include some sort of cap to cover the argon ports, while stick welding if you take the machine elsewhere from the Tig setup like I do (keep dust, and grinding dust out of the solenoid). So in short other than the growing pains I am having with the tig torch, I have nothing but good things to say about this machine, and this company.
Everlast - keep up the good (hard) work, and your market share will continue to grow......:)
