Hi from Western Nebraska

Newby here and just purchased my first Everlast.
Initialy bought a Powertig 250ex but there was a goof in shipping and was sent a Powerpro 256.
I decided to keep it and paid Alex the difference.
I am not a professional or certified welder by any means , but started with gas,stick and tig over 30 years ago and can hold my own.
Went into electronics when there was still tubes and you actually had to fix things and then finally settled in as an electrician.
Have had my contracting business since 1986 and love being self employed.
I use my welding equipment for odd customer jobs in my trade and for my own repairs.
I have been watching the everlast products for about 4 years but was afraid to take the plunge so i started peicing together used miller euipment to get by.
I used to have to drive 15 miles and use a customers tig machine.

Started with 2 maxstar 175's and a 152 for dc tig and after sticking a ton of money in parts i am down to one 175 that still works.
Tired of having the expensive smoke come out of them.
By the way the 175's will also work on 480v single phase with no loss of performance.

Picked up an older Thunderbolt 225 ac/dc and an old but brand new HF-1 arc starter that i use for aluminum.

A Hobart Betamig 200 that i gave up trying to get the feeder to work reliably so i added an older Miller 30a feeder that i rebuilt that now sits on top and now i have a good mig.

A Bobcat 225g that i picked up at a local scrap yard and repaired dirt cheap.

And last but not least a Lotus 50amp plasma cutter that works good so far.

I admit i am going to have to learn all over again because all of the other machines i have used were old school , no remote amps , balance or frequency control.
Probably an advantage though because i already know how to do it the old way.

I have about 3 hours of tigging in with the Powerpro and so far i love it.

Anyway that's my story and I am sticking to it.
Glad to be a new member here and may be able to help with anyones electrical or electronic problems.

Tim

Welcome, Tim! Sounds like a wealth of experience under your belt. I like your stories about rigging up welders and "expensive smoke". And thanks for the offer of electrical / electronics help- there's been a few posts recently from guys getting their machines together.

Welcome, ditto Dave on the experience!

Welcome tim. Yep bad things happen when you let the smoke out of the box.

Welcome... join the contest in my sig ↓ and you could win another welder. You can enter some of your work as projects for extra chances to win. Ya have nothing to loose.

Welcome Tim, Sounds like you will be bringing a-lot to the forum, I have learned quite a bit her in the short month or two that I have been a member, of course I have a lot to learn so I have an advantage. Seriously there are some knowledgeable people on this site and they are all eager to help.

Welcome Tim, congrats on your new machine. Im lovin mine, Ive only had it 2 weeks and spend all my free time fuzing :)