TIG 200DX Alternative Pedal Option

[Injected65]

But now you don't have max current adjustment correct? Or did you add in a separate box with the other Pot / Rheostat to control it?

I am assuming this is one of the newer 200DX machines with the upgraded panel controlled amperage.

[srp]

I am assuming this is one of the newer 200DX machines with the upgraded panel controlled amperage.

I was stating, that foot control works good on my welder which is a 250EX. The pics show it to be exactly the same.

As Compression stated, it is the weakest link. But if you get a good one, they work just fine, being the newer pedals. I was not aware of the 200Dx having any internal issues and thought is was the foot control question, sorry if I confused anyone.

[Injected65]

Sorry I forgot to hit the quote button when I posted. I have edited it to be more clear. Compression had posted that he was changing pedals on his 200DX. Up until recently the 200DX didn't have a pedal like that. The older 200DX's had a pedal with a rheostat that controlled the max amperage and it wasn't as easy to swap out pedals. The 225 and 250 welders though did have that style of pedal and could swap to the SSC pedal without much trouble at all.

I will agree with you though, I don't mind my pedal. Other than a weird one time issue that I posted about a few months ago it has worked just fine. I do think that I will take your suggestion and add the non slip feet and anti skid tape. That would definitely help with the pedal wanting to slip on the smooth concrete floor.

[srp]

Sorry I forgot to hit the quote button when I posted. I have edited it to be more clear. Compression had posted that he was changing pedals on his 200DX. Up until recently the 200DX didn't have a pedal like that. The older 200DX's had a pedal with a rheostat that controlled the max amperage and it wasn't as easy to swap out pedals. The 225 and 250 welders though did have that style of pedal and could swap to the SSC pedal without much trouble at all.

I will agree with you though, I don't mind my pedal. Other than a weird one time issue that I posted about a few months ago it has worked just fine. I do think that I will take your suggestion and add the non slip feet and anti skid tape. That would definitely help with the pedal wanting to slip on the smooth concrete floor.

I know what you are talking about, it was a lot like the Longevity 200DX, good to see Everlast is making progress and upgrading their newer models. I bought the rubber pads and some material for the top that looks like toolbox liner from Lowe's. I glued the top material on with contact cement and rolled a piece over the lip as well, it did make a huge difference. It cost about 10 bucks.

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