Got my PowerMaster 205

[Mikenstein]

After a long wait I got my PM 205! I had to modify my cart that I custom built to house my units, (I purchased a MIG250D and Super 160P back at the beginning of the year) since the PM 205 is not even close in size.

I finally got the cart done, and set up the machine and was anxious to play! I ran into only 2 problems so far, the plasma torch had a loose wire, and I had to take it apart and fix that problem. The plasma side of the unit works great and I love being able to cut with speed and accuracy. The second issue is that the argon regulator that came with it is defective. As soon as I turned my tank on, argon was escaping from the regulator like mad. I took the regulator from the tank on my MIG and hooked it up and was able to try out the TIG function.

I'm still learning the controls, and trying to translate the manual to fit the new design, but I'm having a lot of fun playing and learning. So far I haven't had any serious issues with it, and have finally filled the need in my shop for a TIG.

[performance]

Mike,

I didn't hear from you after your call, so I was wondering if the wire was the problem. Occasionally, one of the wires does come loose from inside. Which wire was it?

The regulator is often pressed hard inside the box and damaged. I don't know if that is the case or not. Where is it leaking from?

I use a Smith regulator on my units as it allows good control of the flow, especially at lower flow rates.

Please note that the flow regulator you have is in lpm, not standard cfh for the US. To get a loose conversion, double your lpm and you will get close to the cfh minus about 10% or so.

[nooch8it]

I had the same issue with my regulator its junk and just leaks $. We should see if others are having the same issue.

[everlastsupport]

Well nooch8it,

I must tell you we have a lot of the regulators out there and you have one. I use them as well. I've had many harris and uniweld regs. Still have a good harris and a set of uniwelds on my O/A tanks.

I have Everlast regulators well over a year old with no problems? I have a harris that works and one that has a bad diaphragm, I guess they fail too. And no one local will fix them anymore.

Working in tech support I think I've heard of one or two people that had a bad regulator. I'm not just a users of Everlast products, I work for Everlast and take technical support calls.

Regulators are not even a though in my mind unless someone did not receive one with their unit.

There's a remote chance you have a bad regulator? It does not make the thousands out there bad.

I would think if the regulators are bad, the forum would be plastered with this problem and we would have heard about it in tech support.

If you need yours replaced, you can contact customer support at 1-877-755-9353 ext 201.

[nooch8it]

I think the Reg is ok its just the over pressure(safe) valve that leaks. When not welding pressure builds up so that when I hit the trigger to weld again a huge gush of gas comes shooting out of the nozzle. I think this is do to the hose being on the cheap side and exspanding. I have an argon Reg. from my lincoln so I should be fine. Thanks again for the tech support the other night Mike.

[jericho777]

I have a slightly different problem with my regulator. It does not want to seat tight to the tank. I have to tighten it a little more than I would like. But as long as I don't have to remove the tank from the regulator it's OK.