PowerARC 200 and generator

[performance]

That is an interesting video Rambozo. Thank you for showing it. It looks like TIG has a bit higher learning curve than stick. As a newbie maybe I should try the stick first. Thanks again.

Yes, that is a good idea.

[SeanMurphy265]

How much is that torch kit in the video?

[performance]

How much is that torch kit in the video?

List: 149.00. For a good customer.....priceless...or rather, we can give you a good deal.

[Columbo]

Well, I got my 240V line wired into the panel on a 50 amp breaker. I ran the line and the guy who hooked it up to the panel charged me $40. I mounted a weatherproof box on the outside of the house and installed the plug there. Its about 30 feet from there to the workshop so I can use an extension from that plug. I'm going to try to get out to Burlington tomorrow and pick up the PA200. Does anyone know if Everlast also stocks extensions? Princess Auto has some welding extensions but when I was there last week they only had 25 ft. in stock. I'd like to get 50 ft if possible. I'd prefer it be one extension rather than using two 25 Ft.

[geezer]

Well, I got my 240V line wired into the panel on a 50 amp breaker. I ran the line and the guy who hooked it up to the panel charged me $40. I mounted a weatherproof box on the outside of the house and installed the plug there. Its about 30 feet from there to the workshop so I can use an extension from that plug. I'm going to try to get out to Burlington tomorrow and pick up the PA200. Does anyone know if Everlast also stocks extensions? Princess Auto has some welding extensions but when I was there last week they only had 25 ft. in stock. I'd like to get 50 ft if possible. I'd prefer it be one extension rather than using two 25 Ft.

Two 25's are better than a 50, as you wiii soon find out, that stuff is heavy ,,and I suspect you will soon be digging in and running underground to the shop for a sub-panel,,,,been there done that for my garage,,,was using an outside plug before that and a genset before the outside plug,,,my shop is a different story welding plugs inside and out side up the wazzoo in numbers,,,the garage was my weak link but not anymore,,have two plugs in it after I put the subpanel in and 25 feet of extension is plenty,,,the other 25 hangs on the wall if I need to reach far outside,,,,heavy stuff to drag around all the time.

[Columbo]

Two 25's are better than a 50, as you wiii soon find out, that stuff is heavy ,,and I suspect you will soon be digging in and running underground to the shop for a sub-panel,,,,been there done that for my garage,,,was using an outside plug before that and a genset before the outside plug,,,my shop is a different story welding plugs inside and out side up the wazzoo in numbers,,,the garage was my weak link but not anymore,,have two plugs in it after I put the subpanel in and 25 feet of extension is plenty,,,the other 25 hangs on the wall if I need to reach far outside,,,,heavy stuff to drag around all the time.

Using two 25s instead of a 50 ft may be good advice since I am new to welding. I don't know about digging a line to the workshop though. Since I am retired and 70 years old I don't think that the amount of welding that I'll be doing would warrant that. I have a few projects that I would like to do but its not like I will be welding as a business.

I have a small 110v wire fed welder but it won't do very much. That's why I am going to pick up the PA200. I had heard of Lincoln, Canox, and Miller welders but I had not heard of Everlast before. People who have bought them seem to praise them so I guess I'll soon find out.

Thanks for your comments and suggestions.

[performance]

The PA 200 is a good unit.

[geezer]

Using two 25s instead of a 50 ft may be good advice since I am new to welding. I don't know about digging a line to the workshop though. Since I am retired and 70 years old I don't think that the amount of welding that I'll be doing would warrant that. I have a few projects that I would like to do but its not like I will be welding as a business.

I have a small 110v wire fed welder but it won't do very much. That's why I am going to pick up the PA200. I had heard of Lincoln, Canox, and Miller welders but I had not heard of Everlast before. People who have bought them seem to praise them so I guess I'll soon find out.

Thanks for your comments and suggestions.

Wouldn't worry about the digging in part,,,that's why young people are made,,,you know the type more muscles than brains,,,and they probably need the money,,has to be a least one kid in your area that wants to make a few bucks doing honest work,,,,well maybe not lol..as far as the PA 200 goes it's the best thing since the invention of sliced bread,,,very powerful, compact, easy to strike an arc, and has a smooth arc,,low priced ,,,cannot imagine a better choice for someone who only has a few bucks and wants a quality welder...I definately reccomend this welder to anyone...

[Columbo]

Well, I picked up the PA200 today in Burlington. Quite small and easy to carry about. I didn't realize that it did not include a plug though. Had to buy a plug and wire it up to the welder. Haven't tried using the welder yet. I want to read the manual right through first, then maybe try a few test beads on some scrap steel plate before trying to do any real project work. I was curious about the optional TIG kit so I asked about it while I was there but they told me that even tough the web site says there is such a kit,... in reality there has never been one produced. Hm-m-m-m, I find it odd that they would put a product on the web site that doesn't really exist.

[geezer]

Well, I picked up the PA200 today in Burlington. Quite small and easy to carry about. I didn't realize that it did not include a plug though. Had to buy a plug and wire it up to the welder. Haven't tried using the welder yet. I want to read the manual right through first, then maybe try a few test beads on some scrap steel plate before trying to do any real project work. I was curious about the optional TIG kit so I asked about it while I was there but they told me that even tough the web site says there is such a kit,... in reality there has never been one produced. Hm-m-m-m, I find it odd that they would put a product on the web site that doesn't really exist.

Try princess auto....http://www.princessauto.com/pal/prod...--------010616 and there are plenty of other places that have it,like Northern tool, http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...tt=tig%2Btorch

[Rambozo]

There may not be one part number for a "kit" but the two parts you need should be stocked:
1. A TIG torch with DINSE plug and consumables.
2. A gas regulator.
Even the two "kits" linked to are not complete as you would still need a regulator.
You would also need tungsten electrodes, filler wire, and argon gas to get started. Gas bottles can be rented or purchased.

[Columbo]

There may not be one part number for a "kit" but the two parts you need should be stocked:
1. A TIG torch with DINSE plug and consumables.
2. A gas regulator.
Even the two "kits" linked to are not complete as you would still need a regulator.
You would also need tungsten electrodes, filler wire, and argon gas to get started. Gas bottles can be rented or purchased.

Quite a few items to get. I asked more out of curiosity for future consideration but for now I think I'll stay with the stick welding. I need to get reasonably proficient at that before taking on TIG.

[Columbo]

Try princess auto....http://www.princessauto.com/pal/prod...--------010616 and there are plenty of other places that have it,like Northern tool, http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...tt=tig%2Btorch

Thanks Geezer. I copied the link.