Everlast PowerPlasma Complete Unbiased Review

[tctop911]

While I had the cover off, and before I added power to the unit, I went ahead and did a thorough inspection of the unit and added air pressure to check for any internal leaks. I'm happy to report it was sealed tight and I found no air leaks at any of the fittings.

I would like to spend a few moments on the moisture separator. Though I have installed a separate, more industrial air dryer on my compressor, I did still want to install the original one on the back of the unit that came with it as an additional backup and for portability purposes.

I've seen other posts where people have discussed their frustrations with the holes of the bracket not lining up, etc. Though my holes matched, my plea to Everlast is to remedy this 10 cent bracket with one that's a little more substantial. The way it is currently designed (at least the one I received), you have to attach the bracket to the back of the unit first, so you will have screw clearance to attach the separator. Unfortunately, the plastic rear panel then binds against the separator, so you have to take it all apart again and try to add spacers, etc., to try and make it work. Even a slightly wider angle bracket would solve all these issues, but be careful with the screw lengths a the back of the video. I ground one down or it would have been contacting an internal transformer and present a possible hazard.

I'm sure I will redo this when my panel arrives, like others have, but you seem very interested in improving your product and this would be a simple replacement item to minimize frustration. (note: I did add the double hose clamps myself at the rear to insure a leak-free fit.)

Next video in series:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty-4m...eature=related

[tctop911]

This next video will be the power-up phase. (Note: the manufacturer is still including a small 20amp plug in the zip-lock bag of parts. Throw it away! This should have a 50amp plug installed, which you can pick up at any Home Depot or Lowes for about $10 or so.)

One step closer to cutting

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mJ2U...eature=related

[tctop911]

This next video shows some initial test cuts and performance of the unit. I hope to provide you with some better examples in the future. TC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg_Tywb7Lt0

[tctop911]

This is the last video in the series from the first night of trying it out. I'll figure out a way to free up my other hand from the camera and start doing some serious cuts. TC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8-76V08pn4

[tctop911]

This is the first time I've attempted a thread like this and my goal is that the effort ultimately assists someone with their decision-making process as they try to weed through all the confusing opinions and propaganda.

Forget all the fancy advertising and hype, we really just ask for our tools to perform when we need them to perform, and hopefully they save us time to commit to our leisure activities rather than creating additional stresses in our lives.

For the long haul, I am simply hoping I made the right decision and will be pleased with my purchase. Either way, I hold no allegience to any manufacturer and will certainly be honest with you on the good and the bad. No one should have to reinvent the wheel in this age of technology.

Overall, I'm pretty pleased so far and from most of what I'm seeing and hearing, Everlast seems willing to back their product and take care of their customers. Hopefully I won't have to contact them much, unless it's to place another order for a TIG.

For now, my new plasma cutter and my Hobart MIG are opening up all kinds of fun projects. I'm especially enjoying creating them with my son as we go. Maybe I'll get him to hold the !@#$ camera.

Take care and God bless.
TC

[tctop911]

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Sorry for the delay, but I wanted to get a few more hours on the unit and give you an update. I've had the Pp50 for 2 weeks now and it seems to be working great. The potential issue with the post-flow timer not kicking off a couple of times has resolved itself. It hasn't missed a beat.

I'm truly blown away by the whole technology behind plasma cutting and the amazing accuracy and efficiency it provides. This truly is a precision device. I should also note the replacement rear panel arrived as promised. I swapped it out yesterday and made a new bracket for the moisture separator.

Here are a couple of pics of the cart I fabbed for my welder and cutter. Hope you like it.

TC
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[eide]

TC,
Thanks for the opinions. I am in the market for a cutter, and because I can get by without one now, a cash outlay like this (albeit much less than a Thermodyne) is not to be taken lightly. Nice cart too. Great grinder, got the same one.

[shawn]

you actually don't need a 50 amp plug for these units. my 60 amp cutter only pulls 31 amps at full load. i use my dryer plug to power my both my imig 200 and my power ultra 205 and i've only tripped it the 1 time i tried to cut 3/4" material and that was after cutting for about 3 minutes so i hit the duty cycle and popped the breaker

[geezer]

Well I cannot argue with your meter, however you stated that you a have 60 amp cutter on your machine and I was not aware the a powerultra was availble with a 60 amp cutter, the spec's state 50 amps. At a 31 amp draw I would expect the output to be near 40 amps. regardless of the capacity of the cutter. Measurements on both ends could help in solving this mystery. I still stick to my rule of thumb when somebody asks me what size of breaker do they need for a given amperage output on plasma. I tell them,,, plasma machine max amps less 10 amps give or take for the breaker.