Everlast PA160-STH unboxing / review

[joshuab]

[joshuab]

Ok, can y'all tell I decided to enter the contest today? I promise I'll slow down once I've met more of the requirements...

[youngnstudly]

That's a great video review on the 160STH. I wish mine had the dial on foot pedal when I purchased it. I had to resort to making a mechanical stop that is adjustable so I can manually pulse with the max amps limited when welding thin sheet metal. The 220 to 110V pigtail is another item I wish I had. If only I had waited 8 more months before making my purchase (the money would have been LONG gone if I did!). It's nice to see the options are there even for the bottom of the barrel DC only TIG machine. Cool stuff. Now get to welding some projects! We need pics!

[joshuab]

If you are willing to open up your pedal, I reckon you could add the second dial. I'm not an expert on electronics, but as I understand it, it's just a second potentiometer in series with the main pedal pot. Just have to get the impedance right and find a nice knob for it. Drill a hole, solder up some wire, you're done.

[youngnstudly]

Yeah, I wasn't willingly to tear into the pedal...I figured this solution would work fine for the little amount I use manual pulsing. My big plan is to get a higher amp welder with pulse and A/C capability, so I'm trying to put as little effort into this one as I can. It's still a very useful welder that pays for itself quickly though!

[joshuab]

Now get to welding some projects! We need pics!

I've posted up a couple threads. Click on my user profile to see other threads that I've started.

[Mr120]

Nice video! Thanks for posting and sharing.