Just ordered the PowerUltra 205

[McClary]

Talked with alex today and ordered the PowerUltra 205.

i did alot of research and really couldnt find anything Negative about this unit or Company. Read few problems with shipping and few machines not working right... but that happens with anyone, any buisness, even with me runing a small shop i tend to mess up once in awhile.. its how the problem is handled is rather you have a repeat customer or not.. i feel Everlast seems to car and know about what they have. everytime i have called, i manage to speak to a human and not a machine.. lol.. with a 30day return and 5 year warranty, it seems Everlast has confident in there machines...

i decided on this machine for several reasons...
i run a small custom automotive shop , restoring cars and doing frame work and etc... i currently have 3 mig welding machines and 1 320amp ac/dc tig machine...
i was currently looking for a plasma cutter . but with few hundred dollars extra i could get the tig as well in one unit...
my thoughts are.... to get this machine due to the size , it would be much easier to wheel around the shop to do sheetmetal work then my 320amp tig machine (weighs about 500pounds.. lol).. i was only needing DC for sheetmetal work.. so i figure this would be a good choice to have a machine that i can wheel around the shop , and just keep my bigger bulkier tig machine by the frame table..
if this machine does me well, i will be buying a single plasma cutter , and a ac/dc tig unite separate later.
i feel like this machine will meet my needs for now, and i look forward to getting the machine...

i posted this to try to keep people updated on my experience with the Everlast products, and see how long shipping would be from them to me (Alabama)...
i will post up when i receive the machine and as i work with it ill try to post up pics and input from personal experience good or bad....

thanks
mat

[gwk]

I did the same thing you are doing, I have had my 205 ultra for a couple months and it is a great machine. when I upgrade I am going to get the 250ex and just use the plasma of the 205 ultra .

[performance]

A note about "wheeling around" the PowerUltra: It is easily carried and placed near any work area. But you should know that we now are carrying carts so that you don't have to carry it if you don't want to.

[McClary]

A note about "wheeling around" the PowerUltra: It is easily carried and placed near any work area. But you should know that we now are carrying carts so that you don't have to carry it if you don't want to.

Prob is easy to carry.... but i use the full size argon bottles, so that would become a pain to carry as well.. hahaha...


again, look forward to putting this machine to use...

[McClary]

just checked my Email , as of 11.20.09 i received a tracking number from UPS...
very good news...

[performance]

We are working to get ordered units out as soon as possible.

[McClary]

ok , buy the ups tracking # i should receive this machine 2morrow.. Prob would have gotten the machine faster, but due to the holidays, im sure slowed down UPS.. no fault threw Everlast... but even getting the machine 2morrow is a very good turnaround...
i got a 80 gallon 2stage compressor with a water trap on it, i dont have the shop plumb yet with airline.. so this means i have rubber airline all over the floor for now.. haha... i will be buying a water trap for the plasma cutter, i realize i need to have a de-humidifier for my air, but thats down the road. so ill try my best to keep the tanks drained and water traps... eventhough my compressor dont push out verymuch moister... anyways.. looking forward to putting my torch down and using a plasma cutter .. haha

[McClary]

well, COOL! as soon as i finish my post.. knock knock.... i goto the door.... MR. BROWN has my package..
ok... ill be gone for awhile... ill post back later! time to play!

[WAYNESWORLD]

Glad you got it, let us know how you like it and send in some pictures of some of the projects you are working on. There's a bunch of us gearheads on this forum.
Wayne

[performance]

McClary,

No matter how many customers we have, it never looses the anticipation and excitement when one of our customers receives their first package from us. Of course, we have had a problem or two along the way, mostly thanks to UPS, but the packaging should be better. Would you mind posting the new packaging for all to see? I believe your unit was one that was scheduled for the packaging upgrade, anyway. I can't remember, I know the lightest weight units did not have many shipping issues so some were left as is. It will help a customer prospects to see the improvements that we are workng on, even the smaller details like packaging.

Glad you go it. Have you gotten your plug?

A word to all, the PowerUltra officially is 220V, but it is built to be run on 110, with reduced output if required. This is the way it was slated to be produced, but the final delivery states 220V. But the factory reassures us that it is indeed dual voltage to our specs.

[McClary]

Glad you got it, let us know how you like it and send in some pictures of some of the projects you are working on. There's a bunch of us gearheads on this forum.
Wayne

i sure will! ill try to get some pics of more projects..

pic of my wife standing in front of a 71 Impala , customer father was the original owner... had some major rust outs in it.... this is it in primer ready to be sent to paint.. and the car ran good too.. the owner was a district manager of O'Reillys... lol

McClary,

No matter how many customers we have, it never looses the anticipation and excitement when one of our customers receives their first package from us. Of course, we have had a problem or two along the way, mostly thanks to UPS, but the packaging should be better. Would you mind posting the new packaging for all to see? I believe your unit was one that was scheduled for the packaging upgrade, anyway. I can't remember, I know the lightest weight units did not have many shipping issues so some were left as is. It will help a customer prospects to see the improvements that we are workng on, even the smaller details like packaging.

Glad you go it. Have you gotten your plug?

A word to all, the PowerUltra officially is 220V, but it is built to be run on 110, with reduced output if required. This is the way it was slated to be produced, but the final delivery states 220V. But the factory reassures us that it is indeed dual voltage to our specs.

heres what it look like when i recieved it... very well packed..

[Scruffie]

Hi McClary. I'm looking at ordering the same unit you bought. The 205. Interested on hear your feedback as to how the machine is working out for you beings you have had a few months now to put your new unit through it's paces. The administration seems to have PM's shut off so you can contact me here if you wish. randy@steeringsolutions.com
Looking forward to your feedback. One of these units would come in handy in the shop.
Thanks
Later Randy

[everlastsupport]

Scruffie,

As a member here you should be able to email Mat.

PMs are turned off due to an exploit in the vBulletin forum software as mentioned in the New Announcements thread here on the forum. Emails are not.

[mototig]

Hey, I just ordered a Power Ultra 205 as well today\!

Just picked up a new high power compressor and hose.
Now all i need to get is an argon bottle!


Anyways, have you had fun with your PU205 yet?

Do you have any pics of how the TIG welds?

Let me know!!! This is going to be the longest week EVER!!!

Jeremy

[Zaichuk]

Have you set up your 205 yet.
Just wondering if you have done any projects yet and what your opinion is.
Thanks.
Bill.