New Guy from Colorado with a couple of questions

[MoparCar]

New guy here. Nice site. I enjoy the information and laid back attitude!

I've been researching the Everlast line and have a couple of questions on TIG machines:

1. Which TIG units and Multi-Process units have the 5 amp start capability on AC? I can't seem to find those specs. I'm most interested in tig welders rather than multi-process but will consider both.

2. What will be the advantages/features of the new (not yet available) 250 EX-T over it's counterpart? I do know it has the membrane panel controls, etc. My question is really on features and/or functions. Also will it have a more traditional type torch (Weldcraft, etc)?

Thanks for the help.

[hooda]

Welcome aboard Mopar! This has become my favorite forum by far. You will quickly find that this is a great bunch of people willing to help and welcome you into the fold. I haven't been able to make my first EVERLAST purchase yet, but since making the decision to do so, I've joined the mix and learned volumes here.

[dgarnier]

my 250ext will go all the way down to 6 amp on the dial and then for start amps it goes from 5 - 100

Found out the hard way the arc from 6 amps is still pretty bight

[MoparCar]

my 250ext will go all the way down to 6 amp on the dial and then for start amps it goes from 5 - 100

Found out the hard way the arc from 6 amps is still pretty bight

Thanks for the welcome guys.

Is your machine a 250 ex or the new 250 EXT (I was under the impression the EXT wasn't available yet)?
Thanks

[dgarnier]

its an plain ex...my fingers dont always do what I want them to

[wruehl]

Welcome MoparCar!
Enjoy the ride!

[Zoomie]

My 225LX goes down to 5 amps in DC but only 20 on AC. Welcome Mopar! Good folks here!

[performance]

dgarnier has the ex.

There's a little margin of error on the readouts. Its a digital meter reading an analog signal.

[dgarnier]

noticed that and now tonight it does down down to 5 amps in both ac and dc.