Did you buy a unit yet?
I've got the Everlast 210EXT and really dig it. I had a DC-only TIG unit previously for several years, so aluminum TIG wasn't much of a strech for me when I got it, but I'm still no expert on aluminum.
Anyway, I like the wave forms of an advanced, digital unit like those in Everlast's EXT line. The Triangle wave is especially helpful for thin aluminum, I think, and the EXT's have a lower amp starting point than the 200DV model.
So, I'll suggest that you might consider an EXT for the advanced features, even as a beginner, or save some money over the 200DV and EXT and just get an AHP AlphaTIG for only about $710, delivered, tax-free in most cases, via Amazon. The AHP is comparable in specs and features to the 200DV, but its warrantee and support are undoubtedly not as good as Everlast. But, still, the price makes it an easy decision, I think. I mean, I was about to buy the AHP about two years ago, but it still didn't have the AC frequency control yet, so I went with an Everlast purchase, and then the next day I think it was, the new AHP model year had the AC frequency control feature on it via Amazon. Ha, ha, ha. But I dig the EXT, and I'm sure I would have dug the AHP too, mostly because it was half the cost, but the EXT is still an incredible value, since it approximates a Dynasty unit in specs, performance, and features, but at a much lower cost.
Otherwise, if you're going to be doing a lot of automotive, maybe the 255EXT would do better if you encounter heavy-duty aluminum bell housings, transfer cases, or aluminum head repairs, which undoubtedly would benefit from a bit more amp output.
Please let us all hear about whatever unit you get and how you like it!
Jacobelps wrote:Thinking of purchasing a Everlast 200dv Tig Stick. I have welded stick and mig before but interested in Tig to do alluminun. I have seen almost all of Jody's YouTube videos and was intrigued by the Everlast welder but would like some opinions on this brand and in this specific model. Will be using in automotive field. Thanks in advance!