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by nailbanger138
Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:29 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Gernerwelderbeater 130 project
Replies: 13
Views: 2401

Re: Gernerwelderbeater 130 project

Finally had some time to work on this. I got the motor running well, and I can set the idle to desired rpm. I am going to test teh power output now, my cap tested bad, so I am putting a new one on out the gate. If the excitation circuti needs a bump from teh battery charger, my only question i sdo y...
by nailbanger138
Thu Mar 07, 2024 6:52 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Gernerwelderbeater 130 project
Replies: 13
Views: 2401

Re: Gernerwelderbeater 130 project

My main questions are about a source for the diodes, and difficulty of installation. Also did you have to hook up a battery charger to bring back the magnetic field? Thanks in advance.
by nailbanger138
Thu Mar 07, 2024 6:50 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Gernerwelderbeater 130 project
Replies: 13
Views: 2401

Re: Gernerwelderbeater 130 project

My main questions are pertaining to the capicitor and diodes. I haven't had time to thoroughy troubleshoot, but the little I did, the voltage to the receptacle and weld leads was very low, and the capacitor tested bad. I have found a replacement capacitor, but suspect I may need the diodes as well, ...
by nailbanger138
Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:56 am
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Gernerwelderbeater 130 project
Replies: 13
Views: 2401

Re: Gernerwelderbeater 130 project

I know this is an older thread, but I just picked one of these up. I have some questions about the output side of things, and it seems like you have a pretty good handle on the issue.
by nailbanger138
Mon Sep 11, 2017 4:16 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Everlast powertig 250ex vs HTP invertig 221
Replies: 20
Views: 8783

Re: Everlast powertig 250ex vs HTP invertig 221

After a little more research, and actually trying to deal with each company, I have decided the HTP is the way to go. I appreciate all the response. I will explain what finalized my decision. I was looking at both products, and talke to representatives from both companies. Talking with the HTP folks...
by nailbanger138
Wed Aug 16, 2017 8:14 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Everlast powertig 250ex vs HTP invertig 221
Replies: 20
Views: 8783

Re: Everlast powertig 250ex vs HTP invertig 221

Sim,


What are you using it for? How hard are you pushing it? How often? Any dislikes?
by nailbanger138
Mon Aug 14, 2017 8:22 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Everlast powertig 250ex vs HTP invertig 221
Replies: 20
Views: 8783

Re: Everlast powertig 250ex vs HTP invertig 221

Louie1961, I agree that both machines have features that are probably not necessities. I run a syncrowave 200 at work, so that is my basis of comparison. My main concern in my initial post is which machine is more reliable. I want to be above 200 amps because I mess with 1/4 aluminum on occasion. I ...
by nailbanger138
Sun Aug 13, 2017 8:57 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Everlast powertig 250ex vs HTP invertig 221
Replies: 20
Views: 8783

Re: Everlast powertig 250ex vs HTP invertig 221

Dan,


how long have you had it? How hard do you push it? Any problems?
by nailbanger138
Thu Aug 10, 2017 8:44 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Everlast powertig 250ex vs HTP invertig 221
Replies: 20
Views: 8783

Re: Everlast powertig 250ex vs HTP invertig 221

I get it. I would love to own a Miller, syncrowave or dynasty, but the price tag is way too high. I am not overly impressed with the duty cycle on the syncrowave, and it needs a 90 amp breaker to run at 200 amps for any real amount of time. I work 2 jobs, one is a lot of welding (mainly stainless) w...
by nailbanger138
Thu Aug 10, 2017 7:28 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Everlast powertig 250ex vs HTP invertig 221
Replies: 20
Views: 8783

Re: Everlast powertig 250ex vs HTP invertig 221

Dgapilot, How long have you had your machine? I run a syncrowave 200 on a daily basis, so that is really my reference point, but I want something a little more weight and power consumption friendly at home. Regardless of the model, have you had any problems with the everlast, and how did the resolut...
by nailbanger138
Thu Aug 10, 2017 7:21 pm
Forum: Product Reviews
Topic: everlast 250ex vs htp 221
Replies: 11
Views: 4615

Re: everlast 250ex vs htp 221

Have you had any problems with your htp? What was your interaction with the support team?
by nailbanger138
Thu Aug 10, 2017 8:20 am
Forum: Product Reviews
Topic: everlast 250ex vs htp 221
Replies: 11
Views: 4615

Re: everlast 250ex vs htp 221

Honestly, I posted in the wrong spot initially, and wasn't sure how to remove it. Turns out, I am getting more information where I initially posted, and yes, gathering (hopefully) unbiased, actual user feedback is my goal. Either machine is a fair bit of money, and I really don't want to make a poor...
by nailbanger138
Wed Aug 09, 2017 8:27 pm
Forum: Product Reviews
Topic: everlast 250ex vs htp 221
Replies: 11
Views: 4615

everlast 250ex vs htp 221

Hello all, I am looking for some honest feedback on these two machines. Feedback from OWNERS/EXTENSIVE USERS of either of these machines. I have already explored all of the technical specs on my own, so what I am looking for is pros and cons. The duty cycle and extra amperage of the everlast is appe...
by nailbanger138
Wed Aug 09, 2017 8:07 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Everlast powertig 250ex vs HTP invertig 221
Replies: 20
Views: 8783

Everlast powertig 250ex vs HTP invertig 221

Hello all, I am looking for some honest feedback on these two machines. Feedback from OWNERS/EXTENSIVE USERS of either of these machines. I have already explored all of the technical specs on my own, so what I am looking for is pros and cons. The duty cycle and extra amperage of the everlast is appe...
by nailbanger138
Fri Feb 24, 2017 8:28 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Opinion time
Replies: 21
Views: 1476

Re: Opinion time

There are too many things a "robot" just won't be able to do. I wouldn't say that I am a "professional" welder, but I do a whole lot of it at work. In fact, it was my welding skill that got me the job. In my industry, there is always something oddball to be done, robotic welding ...
by nailbanger138
Fri Feb 24, 2017 11:17 am
Forum: Product Reviews
Topic: 2016 AHP Alpha Tig
Replies: 15
Views: 5090

Re: 2016 AHP Alpha Tig

I have some questions about these machines as well. Have any of you that own them had long term success? How have the held up after a year or so?