Power Tig 250EX question

Hello All,
Since I did a search and realized Everlast won't release the machines systematic, I don't agree with their policy on many levels but will deal with it. I've been welding for 50+ years and yes I'm old. My current issue is not with the capabilities of the machine but my old age. I have a small shop, really just an over sized garage, and to fit in my shop machines such as the Everlast is high up on a shelf next to my plasma cutter and my Miller 300. My problem is the On/Off switch which is on the back side. Without pulling it back down to figure out a fix can someone tell me if I can delete the current switch location and add a top or side box with the switch? As of now I'm using my sub panels breaker as a switch and leave the back switch On.
I do like the unit and it is my dedicated low amp Tig machine.
Thanks All, Wayne

For many of these units, the rear power switch is actually the input circuit breaker. So the easiest thing is just to do as you have been and interrupt the input and leave the switch on. If you want to use a small switch, just use a contactor to do the heavy switching.

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Originally Posted by Rambozo

For many of these units, the rear power switch is actually the input circuit breaker. So the easiest thing is just to do as you have been and interrupt the input and leave the switch on. If you want to use a small switch, just use a contactor to do the heavy switching.

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Thanks Much, I will continue to do what I have been doing. I was only worried about the possibility of hurting the machine. After having welded piping that most times got X-Ray ed for 30 years in the field it sure is nice to have a foot pedal. They even had me Tig welding 316 S.S. in a nuke with no foot pedal or HF start in the late 70s.

You can turn it on at the panel with not problem. Why did you need the schematics?

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Originally Posted by everlastsupport

You can turn it on at the panel with not problem. Why did you need the schematics?

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I figured with the schematics I would see what type of switch it was and get a switch and build a suitable box before I got help to lift it down. Besides being old I'm also combat disabled so the least amount of moves is always good. But with the consensus that using my panels breaker is OK I'm good for now. Thank you both.
As far as having a set of schematics, I'm on a very fixed income at this point and the thought of ever having to ship the 250 out for repair does make me nervous with the costs involved.

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Originally Posted by 11Bravo

I figured with the schematics I would see what type of switch it was and get a switch and build a suitable box before I got help to lift it down. Besides being old I'm also combat disabled so the least amount of moves is always good. But with the consensus that using my panels breaker is OK I'm good for now. Thank you both.
As far as having a set of schematics, I'm on a very fixed income at this point and the thought of ever having to ship the 250 out for repair does make me nervous with the costs involved.

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We normally, like all the others, do not provide them. I have in the past shared a section of them for EE types on the other end of the phone.