Everlast PowerTig 185 Micro Dual Voltage

Nils · Wed Oct 23, 2013 5:33 pm

The first unit I received had a few problems and was promptly exchanged by the Everlast customer service. Alex and Oleg were extremely responsive to this situation and really put a priority on getting me a new unit.

The torch supplied is really nice with a clothe-type zippered jacket. Just be sure all the fittings and cup are screwed in tight.

The optional SSC pedal is well worth the money. Unlike Everlast claims, the pedal is subordinate to the main amp control on the panel. The pedal will not exceed the panel setting. This is a good thing, and is also true with the standard pedal.

Using the 120 volt pigtail, the max amps is 127, while running on 240 volts it easily makes 185 amps.

The DC mode is very smooth.

In stick mode I was very pleased at how nice it ran 6010 rod. The 6010 rod lit up just like a match. Awesome! My PowerArc 160 does not like 6010 at all. I was quite surprised to learn on this unity that AC is also available in stick mode, complete with full frequency adjustment.

In TIG mode the AC frequency is a wonderful feature on this unit. Though there are no exact incremental settings, it is easy to set it based on feel for the correct setting, and I'm certain with time I will know very well where to set the knob. At its lowest setting of 20hz, it was like running in pulse mode. At its highest setting of 250hz, the torch really screams and gets warm fast. While running at max frequency setting the balance away from EP does help the heat issue.

The HF start works very well. I have not worked the lift start yet.

The pigtail, regulator, and power cord are good quality.

A word of caution should be mentioned about the cooling fan's exhaust ports on the front and sides of this unit. Being certain your torch is clear of this wind is a big deal.

For the price I would highly recommend this unit. Problems are a way of life but the Everlast customer service and tech support are there for you all the way.

Nils

nathan · Fri Apr 04, 2014 2:16 am

Thanks, man. I'm saving up to get one of these little machines and it's good to hear from a board member here that they work well. I tend to trust the word of folks here more than random online reviewers.

DSL power · Fri Apr 04, 2014 9:33 pm

Glad to hear it as well! I am trying to decide between the 185 since it would be nice to have ac or the 200t for its size and features even though its dc only. I can always use my 255ext for ac if needed.

Superiorwelding · Fri Apr 04, 2014 9:43 pm

Nils,
Thank you very much for the review on your Everlast machine. I have been curious about Everlast and enjoy reading reviews, good or bad.
-Jonathan

chrism1791 · Tue May 27, 2014 9:23 pm

Thank you for this quick review of the everlast. It is nice to find a forum were every other second someone shouts out Lincoln miller esab.lol

Oscar · Wed May 28, 2014 1:56 pm

chrism1791 wrote:Thank you for this quick review of the everlast. It is nice to find a forum were every other second someone shouts out Lincoln miller esab.lol

HTP!!! /end shouting]

but seriously, why keep the torch away from the air vents? I would always use the vents to my advantage when I was running an aircooled tig setup previously. I would let the torch hang in the air stream and it would cool it off when it got too hot.

Wed May 28, 2014 6:14 pm

Oscar wrote:
chrism1791 wrote:Thank you for this quick review of the everlast. It is nice to find a forum were every other second someone shouts out Lincoln miller esab.lol
HTP!!! /end shouting]

but seriously, why keep the torch away from the air vents? I would always use the vents to my advantage when I was running an aircooled tig setup previously. I would let the torch hang in the air stream and it would cool it off when it got too hot.

My guess is during his early tests, the unit was sitting on the welding surface, and he welded to close to the exhaust...

As soon as he builds a cart (perfect first project for a new machine), problem solved...

Steve S

RichardH · Thu May 29, 2014 2:34 am

Otto Nobedder wrote: My guess is during his early tests, the unit was sitting on the welding surface, and he welded to close to the exhaust...

Bingo. Been there, still doing that. A small piece of sheet metal makes an instant air baffle.

Cheers,
Richard

mcoe · Thu May 29, 2014 11:38 am

I was seriously considering this unit as my next big purchase. I love my Everlast Super Ultra 205 but have one question. I have the standard foot pedal for my machine but when I plug it in the panel automatically goes to the lowest setting so how do you set your max amps on the panel? Thanks for the review.