New experience

[arrow]

This isn't a promo thread about the new inverter I just purchased as I am sure they would all act the same. My welding experience can fit inside a thimble so excuse me for being so "awakened". I used to weld with a 100 amp 115 volt Century that I was lucky if it produced 70 amps. Wouldn't strike an arc without 10.000 tries and would never light a 3/32 6011. I plugged this little 140 amp inverter into a 115 10/2 30 amp circuit and I was startled. It just started welding as soon as I touched the metal. It fired the 6011 in one shot set @ 90 amps and this seemed too hot. I left it @90 anyway as I was doing a vertical and it was like pouring melted marshmallow into the seam. The weld looked as if I took caulking and smoothed it out with my finger and this was with a total welding dope holding the stinger. To think what I have been suffering through for 30 years with the Century.

 

[SoGeorgia]

Well?? are you going to tell us what you got?? Powerarc 140ST?

 

[Mark @ Everlast]

Struggling along made you a better welder when you got a better machine.

 

[arrow]

Well?? are you going to tell us what you got?? Powerarc 140ST?

I don't know if it's important as they seem to all be coming from the same factory and i think they are all of similar capability but its the Longevity Stickweld 140. I think it being on a 30 amp circuit must be helping things.

 

[Mark @ Everlast]

Nope, not the same factory...not even close to same design.

 

[longevity]

Hi Arrow,‏
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Longevity shares an assembly line with some of the leading brands in China. We used to produce in the same plant as Everlast, but have switched a few years back in order to pursue better quality and delivery time.

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. The Stickweld 140 is one **** of a machine.


-Daniel ext.206

 

[DXN1EL]

So is 140A on 110V @ 60%?:licking:

 

[blueriver]

The longevity 140 is an amazing machine ... I've used mine both 110v and 220 ... Does a great job add the customer service that longevity provides and it's a win/win situation.

 

[arrow]

Nope, not the same factory...not even close to same design.

Well then, wrong on this account. Hopefully for you not wrong on the second.

 

[Arc weld]

I've always said a better machine will cut the learning curve way down.

Buyers seem to like their Everlast welders and buyers seem to like their Longevity welders. I realize these two companies are sponsors of this forum but as such should engage in a little professional etiquette rather than trying to knock and/or discredit each other every chance they get. That is not the sign of good business or salesmanship. It is petty and does more to discourage people from purchasing your products than it does to promote them.