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Be nice this is my first post
Ok i want a tig welder. At the moment it's between a 200dx and the 210ext not sure on the price of the 210ext yet.
Have never done any tig welding but am ok with mig and stick
As I’m in Australia our power is 240v single phase. I have 3 phase but might have to use it where no 3 phase is available
Any comments appreciated
Hey im in Aus too, Im getting the 210EXT more features than 210 dx.
I would guess the EXT is higher priced than the DX. I would say if you have never TIG'd, go with the DX. The dials are easy to use and it will weld just about anything you will need to weld. I bought the 250EX and I absolutely love this machine!! Very smoth arc and a breeze to use.
Welcome to the forum!
Welcome to the forum! There are some really great guys on this forum. A lot of neat projects and information too.Quote:
Originally Posted by pig75
Might help your decision if you focus in on either budget, intended use or both. If you have a need for some of the more advanced features of the ext and budget isn't much of an issue, that might make your decision for you. Again, welcome! Cheers.
If i ever get a price on the 210ext it will help with the decision :confused:
List 1799.00
(Might be some different for pig75, the OP, who is in Australia- there's a currency difference, and they have a goods and services tax to consider too.)Quote:
Originally Posted by performance
I've seen that list before. I would hope we can get a little better pricing? It's getting close to HTPs pricing when they have a sale (especially their black Friday sale) and also used Lincoln V205s with name brand torches/pedals/gauges up front.Quote:
Originally Posted by performance
Not at all trying to bust on Everlast. I think they have a great product at a great price point and I am pro-Everlast, but at $1,800.00 it opens the doors to a few other options for the same price or slightly more... :)
Well, they have almost sold out at that price. The HTP's don't offer as much as these do. No do Italian made V 205.
I really hope it's around that price :DQuote:
Originally Posted by performance
Perhaps,Quote:
Originally Posted by performance
But are they actually available for purchase? It seems like you need to look at all the forum threads to get ay info on this welder and they are never listed on the website for sale so how do you go about buying one and knowing the availability? Canada has them US doesn't, etc..The models and specs on the buy site haven't been updated forever. The 200 dx Specs and features are not current, nor the 185 with dual volt, etc..and we don't have the EXT models. It makes it very hard to understand the newest latest greatest features without looking at all the threads for details. It would be nice to have them updated included any revisions that have been made to the models including features, pedal operation, newest torches includes, etc. :) do you know where I'm coming from? There are a bunch of us asking the same questions .... And we aren't trying intentionally to be pain in the arssssses. It's an Internet brand so we all expect info fast like its a drive thru!!! LOL I too am trying to make a decision on which Everlast model I should buy.
www.everlastwelds.com.au/Quote:
Originally Posted by pig75
Bob or Ted will look after you:)
Welcome and Regards
Scotty
I would recommend contacting Everlast over there first as well.
On a choice, I to am waiting on an 210 EXT for personal use myself. I have never used the DX, have used the LX and EX since they came out. If I had a budget, I would probably go with the LX or DX. But the EX is top of the line for sure.
Also, I do like seeing all the knobs at ones over the digital, but I have not used the EXT yet. I can at a glance see all my setting, something to think about. DX, LX and EX have long track records as well.
I really can not see picking a bad one other than extra features you may never need.
Well it wont be a 210 @ $2350 in Australia I think i will be looking elsewhere :(
If it is all about price, the 200DX is a nice AC/DC machine for a low price..Quote:
Originally Posted by pig75
I personally (currently) have a 250EX and a 210EXT. I like the EXT better due to the digital panel that I did not think I was going to like, but the 250EX is a good bit less and will do everything the EXT does and has more power. I've used the EX and LX for at least 5 years. You just lose the computer controlled interface and have individual knobs for all the settings.
They all weld steel and aluminum pretty much the same.
If you google for "everlast and welding tipsandtricks" you will find PP256 AC/DC machine videos, same at the 250EX pretty much and 210EXT videos. They will give you a better idea on the user controls.
Also, call Bob and see if maybe he can work a deal for you. Never know.
It's not all about price but most of the tigs are about $350 more than the us price but the 210 is $550
Ok everlast australia offered me a better price on a 210ext so i grabbed one:D
So what other bits and pieces should i be looking at getting ?
All i have is a bottle of argon
Tungsten, filler rod, misc torch parts, safety gear such as TIG gloves, stainless wire brush. All I can think of at the moment, kinda what's piled on top of my welder. If you want to go with a water cooled torch you will need to buy or build a water cooler or setup a constant loss cooling from your water supply.
Consumables to fit your style torch.Quote:
Originally Posted by pig75
i see you have the Powertig 250 EX and you like it. i just putting in a order for one with the water cooler W300 and stand is there anything you did not like about the 250EX. Thanks KempyQuote:
Originally Posted by CGCINC
If budget is not an issue. I would go with the EXT or EX machines. EX has a little more power, both weld about the same. EXT has a couple hidden setting that are nice. EX you see all the knobs are a glance, EXT is easy as well, as you normally will not move settings once dialed in.
Hope that did not confuse you. If nothing else, you can not go wrong with the flag ship 250EX. If you want simpler, 210EXT once you set the settings, basically, pick amps and AC/DC and go. I have and use both.
Ever day the job is different so I will go with the EX I like the ext but I can make the adjustmets faster I think, usally I go back and forth steel, aluminum, steel, Magnesium, stainless, aluminum thick thin maybe if they make a 250ext or bigger later on down the road I need the extra power sometimes. The only thing I don't like about all the new machine that is the inverter ones all Manufacture's when they over heat from duty cycle being pushed and shut down they turn the gas flow off and the tungsen burn up but the fan keep going to cool the machine down.
That would suck, it really should at the very least kick off the postflow timer, even if it doesn't do the downslope. Maybe an alarm set a few degrees before the duty cycle switch would be even better. That would be a nice feature.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kempy
The 250EX is a good machine. I know you will be very happy. The knobs are not that complicated, they just look it. Yellow=aluminum, Blue=pulse, grens all other functions like flows, and 4T.
It will make your money back in no time.