PP256 2013 model Q:

[performance]

Xalky,
No, you can't run your water cooled torch under 200 amps as air cooled! That's a good way to burn up your torch. Bad info on this one.

Paulie,
Running your torch this way is a time honored method. It works and is fine...and has been done this way for years.



As far as the 256's go, the new ones have the receptacle in the back. The older models had a CNC plug briefly (not sure why or how or who...) but it was a stupid thing as these units not designed for heavy use for CNC) and when they were carrying it, there wasn't enough space. ONCE we took out the CNC port, there was enough room, so a few units in 2012 may have had the PowerPlug.

The 2013 manual clearly shows the plug. No need for an update for that reason.

[everlastsupport]

Xalky,
Paulie,
Running your torch this way is a time honored method. It works and is fine...and has been done this way for years.

Still do it when needed and well water no less. Torch is 4-5 years old. Speaking as me and not on behalf of Everlast by the way. FYI: I have a Bernard cooler, just a pain in the neck to drag out (they are square and things get stacked on them), and the SS tank, weight of the water, etc.

Also, under 100 amp and small stuff (very short welds) you might be OK, but we can not guarantee it. And would the downtime be worth it anyway? I have extra torches and chance it. Did a SS Ferrari exhaust at about 40 amps (an art thing), not a problem, no cooler. WP-20F with short cap, got warm, that was about it.

But 200amps, no way.