PowerARC 300

[DXN1EL]

Hey guys, I place an offer for the Everlast PA-300, and ten minutes latter I got a call, saying that my offer was accepted :thumbsup:


Now I need some rods, :cool2:

 

[Mark @ Everlast]

Glad you got what you wanted.

 

[DXN1EL]

what kind of rods do you recommend?

something like this?
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Lincoln-...ctrodes-50-lb-ED010114/100595309#.UffaxKzCaCk

 

[Arc weld]

You'll probably pay through the nose at Home Depot. Check around for prices. You might not need 50 lbs. of rod. I'd get some 6010 and 7018.

 

[Shield Arc]

My PA-200 loves ESAB's 10P-Plus 6010, and ESAB's Atom Arc 7018.

 

[DXN1EL]

Does all of the circuit beakers are the same? I mean, is there a specific breaker for a specific panel?

What size of breaker does the PA-300 need for maximum performance?

 

[yomax4]

The breaker has to match the brand of panel.ie: Square D, SquareD Homeline, Cutler Hammer, more. Look at your panel. The brand will be on there somewhere.

 

[DXN1EL]

The breaker has to match the brand of panel.ie: Square D, SquareD Homeline, Cutler Hammer, more. Look at your panel. The brand will be on there somewhere.

10-4

 

[Mark @ Everlast]

You need to download your manual from online located here: http://www.everlastgenerators.com/downloads/PowerArc-Series-140ST-160-200.pdf

It gives you all the specifications you need and covers all the information about hook up connections etc.

 

[DXN1EL]

Thanks Mark for the link, Can't wait for the welder to arrive. I need to wire the 50Amp outlet, get a plug and some rods.

 

[DXN1EL]

Stick Welding Calculator, Welder Calculators

PowerArc 300 Stick Welder Part 1 - Inverter Stick (SMAW) Arc Welder - Everlast Welding - YouTube

 

[DXN1EL]

I finally got the time to wire the 50Amp Outlet, I went to Lowe's and I got some Lincoln 7018. I need a lot of practice and scrap metal the Hot Start is very nice I didn't stick the rod at all, I only got a few pieces of pipe laying around so I did not burn more than 2 rods.
I'll see if I can buy some metal on Monday.

 

[gwdixon]

I finally got the time to wire the 50Amp Outlet, I went to Lowe's and I got some Lincoln 7018. I need a lot of practice and scrap metal the Hot Start is very nice I didn't stick the rod at all, I only got a few pieces of pipe laying around so I did not burn more than 2 rods.
I'll see if I can buy some metal on Monday.

How were the restarts with the 7018? Did you have to knock off the flux kernel on the tip of the rod when restarting or did the Hot Start burn right through it?

 

[DXN1EL]

How were the restarts with the 7018? Did you have to knock off the flux kernel on the tip of the rod when restarting or did the Hot Start burn right through it?

Yea the Hot start burn right through. it felt really smooth restart.