Power Ultra Ordered and on it's way with DHL

[Zaichuk]

O.K I took the plunge and ordered the Power Ultra 205.

I will try and take some pictures as to how it arrived and will post them If it's not too difficult.

I will be checking the tracking number constantly.

I need some power questions answered as I have a 30 amp breaker as of today.

Bought some scrap metal and will be leasing a Argon bottle on monday.

Take care guys.

Zaichuk.

[dgarnier]

you already got a tracking number?...

[Rugar]

Its going to be interesting to see how the shipping damage (or lack of) compares to UPS, as people start using other delivery options. Every time I get something delivered from DHL, it always shows up in a Budget rental van. Never had any damaged goods from them.

[performance]

The NEW DHL seems to handle things much better with kid gloves. I have had several deliveries straight from the factory and they are first class in their attitude and they don't seem to think it strange while I pull the unit out to inspect while they are there. I met them in another town one time to keep them from coming all the way to my house an hour away, because I was in that town anyway, and we met at a gas station. They waited AND helped me to actually uncrate a couple of welders and check them for damage... Very polite and professional...One guy delivered in a PT cruiser...But they deliver mostly international shipments now.

If its DHL, then I would say that Zaichuk may be in Oz.

[Zaichuk]

Hello,
Yes I have a tracking number from DHL.
I had spoken with Duncan and I was working night shifts so the order was placed while I had some spare time at work.
So the order was placed early in the morning and sent the same day.
I am on days off all week so I can be home to receive the welder.
And yes I will be a little concerned about the shape that the welder when it gets here.

Even our Canada Post parcel delivery is mostly contracted out.
Each time I had a parcel it was a different driver.

My saving grace is that the weather is warm and spring is here.
So the driver won't be in such a hurry to unload and get going on their route..

Well DHL shows it departed Brampton on April 2 0049 hrs.
Nothing updated since then.

Regards,
Zaichuk.

[performance]

You will have to consult Canadian warranty statement. It is not the same as the US.

[Zaichuk]

Thanks for the information.

I just read the Canadian policy.
30 days start from date of shipping not from date of receiving the unit. (So I lose about 5 days).
I have 48 hours from time of receiving unit to plugging it in and checking all functions.
I have to inspect the welder for any damage during shipping with the delivery driver present.

So I hope to get this unit before I go back to work and put it thru it's paces.
So monday it's argon bottle lease time.

Regards,
Zaichuk.

[Zaichuk]

Well the Welder arrived via DHL.
I took pictures of what kind of shape the box came in.
Duncan did a good job of Bubble wrapping the exterior.
I was a bit worried when I saw the crease mark in the edge of the cardboard.
When I opened the box it was creased at the side where the hoses were so no damage to the welder.
Unpacked it and used the Plasma torch on some 1/4" plate and it cut very wel.
First time I used a plasma torch now I am hooked.
I then used the stick welder and burnt about 3 rods.
I am impressed with the welder so far.
Still need some argon and check the rest of it out.
So far it is working as I hoped it would.Attachment 1517Attachment 1518Attachment 1519Attachment 1520Attachment 1521Attachment 1522Attachment 1523