power pro 256 problem AGAIN

Its a shame to have to post on the forum to get a call back. Ive had nothing but problems from the start, first week I had the machine inverter failure. Mailed it back they paid the
Postage. Only problem was it took 6 Weeks to get it back. When I did finally get it back it worked perfectly. I really like the machine but the service turnaround is way to slow imo.
That was in September,now its 4/15/12 problems again. I was finishing up a twin turbo build when my amps dropped to 60 from 140 when welding and when I stopped the display was erratic showing 265 amps and the post flow stayed running. I was a little hot good thing I had a backup welder. Called customer service talked to Ray he informed me I would have Ship it back. Hmmmm sounds like a lemon. Then its gonna cost 155 to Ship it so make sure u keep ur box if u purchase one of these...... Now I called wanting to know if the found out out the problem no answer.. Called back no answer left a message no return call wtf......next day I called back it was the typical no answer maybe their phones are from Everlast also and broken. Just joking.left a message no return call they are fast to sell u one but u c now after my problems this is bad for business. Gimme a break plz fix this green machine. I shoulda bought a miller..........

best to deal with oleg or alex how old was the machine forgot i dont buy Multi Process Units i use only a unit for each job i have a tig , a mig and plasma all separate units never liked Multi Process Units , I don't have time to waist changing to what job i am doing

I guess it 8 months old and I really dont know because its not the same one I shipped back the first time.

forum is best since they all are there checking .

if i am rite it has a year warranty before you have to pay shipping after a year i know the buyer pays shipping . also sorta high on shipping what you paid i just shipped awhile back to upgrade amachine to abigger on and both ways was only 48.00 dollars but i have a fedex account you can get a fedex or ups account for free saves on shipping

Nope I had to pay its 30 freaking days only gimme a break I had a harbor freight tig that still runs and no problems hmph......

yep just read warranty 30 days well i dont mind much since i get good fedex rates

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Originally Posted by coonass

Nope I had to pay its 30 freaking days only gimme a break I had a harbor freight tig that still runs and no problems hmph......

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Adam , i will make sure your pp256 will go out in 1-2 days
will look at it early morning

what do you use it for tig or everything . i use seperate machines and have back ups so i know i wont be down at my machine shop and fabrication 4x4 stuff

what do you use it for tig or everything . i use seperate machines and have back ups so i know i wont be down at my machine shop and fabrication 4x4 stuff


I build twin turbo setups on diesels when I figure out how to post pics I have 7 builds I can post.
And its mostly tig DC and AC on some alum. Parts very seldom I use the plasma but it does cut great when I use it on t4 and t6 flanges 1 inch thick

it sucks when you loose a machine . and have work

It sure does I recieved a call from Alex assureing he was gonna get my 256 up anf going and shipped out asap I will let u know the turn around. Btw where and how can I post pics on here.

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when I figure out how to post pics I have 7 builds I can post.

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Use the reply with quote button at the bottom right of every post when you want to reply to another person's post like I did here.
Here is a guide to post pics> Attachment 6343 if you need more help just ask.

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Use the reply with quote button at the bottom right of every post when you want to reply to another person's post like I did here.
Here is a guide to post pics> Attachment 6343 if you need more help just ask.

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Thanks man it doesent work with that button for the pics maybe because im on my phone..

You know, it would be really great if Everlast opened an EAST COAST repair facility. **hint-hint**

Also, and, not that I encourage anyone to open and try diagnosing problems with their own machine, but, is there any possibility of getting a set of schematics for these units? (Hope I got the punctuation right...:P) Nothing pulling as much current as these units do through a transistor will last forever.

A set of PP 205 schematics would really do a person good after the warranty expires.

I can repair almost anything with a good schematic.

**Broadcast Engineer - Former Navy AE/AT**

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Originally Posted by inthefrey

You know, it would be really great if Everlast opened an EAST COAST repair facility. **hint-hint**

Also, and, not that I encourage anyone to open and try diagnosing problems with their own machine, but, is there any possibility of getting a set of schematics for these units? (Hope I got the punctuation right...:P) Nothing pulling as much current as these units do through a transistor will last forever.

A set of PP 205 schematics would really do a person good after the warranty expires.

I can repair almost anything with a good schematic.

**Broadcast Engineer - Former Navy AE/AT**

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very good idea maybe they will broaden out someday florida would be alot closer for me.

Got my welder back yesterday... Thanks Alex for the fast turnaround I really appreciate it.
Hooked up my plug and ran it tig on AC and DC both welded great I will be testing plasma and stick with some 7018 later today. Again thanks Alex.

Well I ran it on stick and used the plasma everything seems right does anyone know of a good mild steel rod for a pp256 I used 6010 burn like arc gouge rods and 6011 leave a hard to remove flux. Any suggestions?

7018 or 6013 is a good purpose rod i use a lot of 7018 at my shop since has a good penetration

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7018 or 6013 is a good purpose rod i use a lot of 7018 at my shop since has a good penetration

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I havent tried the 6013 but 7018 weld so smooth I laid the electrode holder down and it laid out the straight est bead uve ever seen I will give those a try thanks....

7018 is the best to use for welding thicker metal i use the 6013 on rusty dirty metal good videos on stick welding and types of welding rod http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/stick-welding.html

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Well I ran it on stick and used the plasma everything seems right does anyone know of a good mild steel rod for a pp256 I used 6010 burn like arc gouge rods and 6011 leave a hard to remove flux. Any suggestions?

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7014 works well.

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7014 works well.

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Thanks I will pick some up next time I get electrodes.

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