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I am looking at the listing of the 2013 200DX Dual voltage 110/220 Pulse AC/DC on Amazon. It shows everything that is provided except an Argon regulator. Does anyone know if it comes with the regulator like most of the other tig welding packages? Thanks! magichat
Do you have a link? The only one I see on amazon is not dual voltage
There are several listings you just have to look around a little. BTW they do come with a regulator and flowmeter.Quote:
Originally Posted by lucky13
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BIP6CYE
Here is the link to to the ebay auction I bought mine off, the dual voltage 200 dx, http://www.ebay.com/itm/PowerTig-DX-...E:L:OU:US:3160
I sort of thought the ebay price was better right now by over a hundred dollars and you can see the difference, though I sort of use ebay as one major place of impulse buys, but amazon has gotten a lot more of my attentions over the years for various things, I check both when I am in the market for books, movies, tools, for the best possible prices and learning what is actually available.
I do like amazon.com for purchaser reviews on products, I'll likely leave reviews there for my welder even though I didn't purchase it there.
After careful consideration, I pulled the trigger on the new 2013 200DX Dual Voltage 110/220 Pulse AC/DC. I am thrilled with the machine. I considered the Longevity 200SX, and went back and forth trying to make a decision. I am grateful for the swift answers to my questions here in the Forum, especially Rambozo and Sportbike. I haven't tested it in stick mode yet, but the TIG mode performs great, and I really like the pulse! The comments on "outstanding service" is one of the reasons I selected Everlast.
Congrats on the purchase! I've been dying to get that unit so I can finally weld aluminum and magnesium. What types of projects do you have planned for this welder? Whatever they are, I hope you will post photos on here so we can follow along. The dual voltage is really a versatile feature to have. :)
Glad you got one. I like my older 200dx.
I also bought a PT185, but haven't used it much yet as I only got the torch trigger. I need to get a pedal for it soon.
We're converting the name of the 110/220V version of the 200DX to the 200DV for obvious reasons and prevent confusion in purchases, and shipping...fyi. It won't happen for a few months. There are a couple of differences on the way the lower panel is configured, but essentially will have the same features otherwise.
Great idea, that will help keep things straight. Will the panel changes be obvious even in poor quality pictures? That would make it easy to ID which one is being discussed.Quote:
Originally Posted by performance
Mark, is the 200DX the only tig/stick welder that you guys give the option of 110/220V with at this point? I wasn't sure if the lesser equipped units like the PT185 and 160STH even gave buyers a choice with the voltage (due to their lost cost and less features). It was also my understanding after reading a post on here that the 225LX would be discontinued next year (or is that this year?), though I wasn't certain that unit had a 110/220V option in the first place. I didn't think the larger units (250EX for example) would have had the option of dual voltage (for obvious reasons of intended use at higher amps).Quote:
Originally Posted by performance
The PA 140st, 160sth, and 200st are dual voltage.
The PT 185 and the 200DV are dual voltage.
The iMIG 200 is dual voltage.
The Powerplasma 50 is available in dual voltage.
The PowerUltra 205 is dual voltage
The PowerPro 164 is dual voltage.
The Power i tig 200 is dual voltage.
Can't think of any others right now.
Maybe a quick rule of thumb. If it's over 30 amps max draw (or on the line) it's probably not dual voltage. So 200 amps units would be the cap.
Having a full line of dual voltage machines is a huge plus. I liked the idea before getting one, but wasn't prepared for how incredibly useful it has been. So many jobs can be done on low voltage and it's everywhere. Saves a ton of time to locate and drag out high voltage extension cords for every little thing. I also found that it eliminated my need to build a max amp control into my torch finger control. The dual voltage give me two ranges that work great for most jobs. So even when I have 240 right there, I will often use 120 for low amps tasks to get the lower range.
Good choice! I just missed the boat on the DV unit. Mine has the pre-2013 panel with arc force and preflow, but no 120v capability. No regrets yet, but I know the day will come when I need to do something too far from the garage. I used to have a 100a Lincoln mig that was very handy because of this.
Are all the newest versions of the models listed above (besides the powerplasma 50) only available as dual voltage? In other words, if I were to purchase one of the above units that did NOT have the 110/220V option, would that designate the unit as a 2012 or older unit, or can I get a 2013 unit that is only 220v?Quote:
Originally Posted by performance
We take a generator to cover the jobs. And the 210EXT dials down pretty low. To each their own.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rambozo
I also looked at the Longevity line before buying a Powertig 200DX.Quote:
Originally Posted by magichat
I was totally up in the air until a chance meeting with a guy that was
actually a Longevity dealer for a while. He told me that their return rates
were much higher than they claim. That's why he gave them up. He actually
said "buy the Everlast. You'll be much happier"!
So, here I am. My 200DX? Love that mofo. If it could make coffee and wash dishes
I'd throw the old lady out of the house! :P;):O
Ouch! Hope she's not reading here...Quote:
Originally Posted by rake
Dual voltage of my dx200 will help me with a weld repair of a minor thing at my brothers' place, using 3/32 6011, maybe 1/16 smaller, for something needing repair and bad rusty, though I might do tig if I can clean the area well, he swears he doesn't have a 220 volt outlet, which is true I suppose since he uses gas, has no dryer.
First thing I did when I received my dx200 was test/use it with some 6011 stick on some rusty stuff, worked great, I don't remember how long I used it on 120 20amp. But of course, I did buy the machine for tig function, not stick.
Dual voltage comes in handy, or will eventually, I sort of wonder how many folks have a place to weld but don't have a dryer or a stove outlet 220-240, so many places are running natural gas or propane.
I have an older 200dx without dual voltage. I use it for most of my motorcycle fabrication projects.
I bought a PT185 for the dual voltage use and to carry in my race trailer. I need to order a foot pedal for it I suppose so I get some use out of it if needed.