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Everlast 255 EXT magic smoke escaped!
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2024 1:16 pm
by VA-Sawyer
I was using it on a project yesterday. Switched off to swap Argon bottles, and when I switched it back on, smoke rolled out the back.
It is 5 1/2 years old, so out of warranty. I called Everlast to get a replacement fan power board. Tech support was helpful. Now waiting on parts dept to call back with a price, and shipping date.
Re: Everlast 255 EXT magic smoke escaped!
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2024 3:49 pm
by cj737
Ughhhhh….
Re: Everlast 255 EXT magic smoke escaped!
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2024 12:47 am
by Oscar
Time to upgrade to the new HTP Invertig 251
Re: Everlast 255 EXT magic smoke escaped!
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2024 8:09 am
by cj737
Tried to send you a PM, but it’s stuck in my outbox. If you need a loaner, hit me up. I’m not too far away and can get you by until you resolve yours.
Re: Everlast 255 EXT magic smoke escaped!
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2024 7:52 pm
by Coldman
Oscar wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2024 12:47 am
Time to upgrade to the new HTP Invertig 251
+1
Re: Everlast 255 EXT magic smoke escaped!
Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2024 11:09 pm
by VA-Sawyer
Update:
The new board should be here tomorrow. $60 plus shipping, which makes it affordable. Hope that fixes the problem.
Thanks for the offer cj737. The customer isn't in a hurry, so I have time to get a solution.
The HTP is being considered if I am forced to buy a new unit.
Will update again after the part is installed.
Re: Everlast 255 EXT magic smoke escaped!
Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2024 11:10 pm
by VA-Sawyer
Update:
The new board should be here tomorrow. $60 plus shipping, which makes it affordable. Hope that fixes the problem.
Thanks for the offer cj737. The customer isn't in a hurry, so I have time to get a solution.
The HTP is being considered if I am forced to buy a new unit.
Will update again after the part is installed.
Re: Everlast 255 EXT magic smoke escaped!
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2024 12:59 am
by cj737
Take a look also at the new PrimeWeld 325 with a water cooler on Weldmonger’s store. For the money, jeez, they’re almost free. And the 225 has been a very good machine for a buddy of mine for 4 years without a hiccup. (If the worse comes to pass and you have to buy a new unit).