PowerMaster 226 and 256?

[2rods]

I have emailed Everlast 2 weeks ago with no response so I thought I'll try asking here. What is the difference between the PowerMaster 226 and 256? They come with a water cooled torch. Do I need to run water through it or can I use as a conventional torch? Thanks.
Dave

[performance]

Dave,

Sorry for not answering, we have had a flood of emails lately.

The 226 is available for special order only right now. Its an older unit with less features and does not have an "off" button for the pulse or many of the slope and gas flow features. Nor does it use the "modules". Its not a bad unit but it isn't what the 256 is.

[2rods]

What about the water cooled torch?

[performance]

Keep in mind, special order is 4-6 weeks delivery, possibly sooner.

But no, the 226 doesn't come with a water cooled torch to the best of my recollection.

[2rods]

Keep in mind, special order is 4-6 weeks delivery, possibly sooner.

But no, the 226 doesn't come with a water cooled torch to the best of my recollection.

Under standard equipment it says both 226 and 256 comes with water cooled torch. Anyways I want the latest 256. Does the water cooled torch have to have water or can it be used with no water intermittently?

[SpecElim]

I have been taking welding courses for the last couple of years now and all we use is watercooled torches.

The answer to your question is no. You can't use a water cooled torch like an air cooled torch. I am not 100% sure but pretty close. I know every time we have a leak in the hose or the water cooler is not turned on the torches overheat very fast. I would not suggest using a water cooled one like it was an air cooled one.

If you have any questions for me you can PM me or just post them here.

Matt.