My Everlast welder plasma cutter CT520D review

[lugweld]

Did you check the website? It has the manual on it.

Is this a Everlast Canada Unit? We no longer market the 520 in the US. It has been a long time since we have.

You did read the instructions right.(correctly) There is no need for the torch switch when you are using the foot pedal. The torch switch controls the panel. So, when you use your foot pedal, you are not going to use both torch switch and foot pedal. Call Everlast Canada and they will help you if you need more information.

[EVERLAST_SUPPORT]

The model is an HD520D by Everlast?

[lugweld]

After checking on this, this is not an Everlast unit. It is actually another clone type unit from a small Canadian importer, importing cheap chinese mosfets expressly. Duncan of Everlast Canada has had experience with this company. I cannot figure out why it was posted here as they are completely different animals from the Canadian Everlast Mosfet 520 units...even though they use the same basic 520 designation, the boards, components, technology and factory are quite different. The 520 is a popular designation for the Chinese enthusiasts so we put the 520 on it. It basically means 200 amps with a 50 amp plasma built in. But as I said previously, call Everlast Canada, and I am sure they will be glad to help you if your company can't help you. Although, by now, I do hope you have it figured out.

Can your 520 do this? Because your company claim theirs won't.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Prbf-Zo17Ok

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Prbf-Zo17Ok

[titan winch]

Originally Posted by hobbyplus

Just joined this site, hope to get some simple questions answered. I just got a HD 520d unit. Biggest problem I found was a manual written by someone who doesn't speak English! This unit has a switch to select between machine and petal control. What I can't figure out is how to connect the foot petal. There is only one multi-pin connection on the front of the machine, next to the gas connection. The instructions provided seems to say instead of connecting the tig cable connection on the hose to this connector I should simply hook the foot petal up there. This is simple enough, and both connectors are the same, but if the only connections to the foot petal (electrical connections through the multipin connector) and the only connection to the tig gun/hose is the gas connection, how is that supposed to work?Something seems wrong in what info I can figure out from the manual.

Hello
You unit was purchased from Hamilton . The HD stands for Hamilton Drills . This young fellow 's father sells Drill Bits hence the name on the unit.
Mark ( seller ) can be a little hard to contact and i often end up helping his customers.
I think you will find the Foot control works opposite to the normal way it works . ( this is a common question i get from his customers all the time ) It is a simple fix and our service dept can sort this out.
If you are local to the Toronto Area your more than welcome to bring your Unit and we will give you a rundown and check the functions / explain your set -up.
Cheers

[hobbyplus]

titan winch,
Yep, I'm in Toronto and the unit did come from Hamilton/Stoney Creek.If you could post your company's contact info I would appreciate someone who knows what they are talking about to walk me through this thing.

[lugweld]

905-630-8246

633 ENFIELD ROAD,

BURLINGTON, ONTARIO

CANADA


Here's Everlast Canada's contact info.

[titan winch]

Originally Posted by hobbyplus

titan winch,
Yep, I'm in Toronto and the unit did come from Hamilton/Stoney Creek.If you could post your company's contact info I would appreciate someone who knows what they are talking about to walk me through this thing.

you can call the number LUGWELD listed and your welcome to make a time for popping around. This coming Saturday is going to be a bit hectic at the shop as we have a number of items on Auction to raise money for the Christmas Toy Drive . The shopping volunteers will be sorting out the toys by age group .Apparently my job is babysitting the younger children whose parents have volunteered to help.
Incidentally if you want a new plasma cutter / 12.000lb winch or even a 3500lb winch and a bunch of other items your more than welcome to join up and bid on it. Auction ends Monday midnight www.jeepkings.ca
so far we have just over $2600 and we would like to get $3k so we can also grocery shop for the Foodbank.
Cheers

[noobie]

Hi. I like what I hear about the ct502d. I was wondering if anyone can share more of their experience with 110v usage. My garage is a bit far to have 220v installed. Thanks.

[jlcooley70]

I am just wanting to be clear on the hook up for the air for plasma cutting.as well as a couple q's on tigging
I just got a lotos ct520d
for plasma cutting you do not use the argon gas you use the air compressor with the specified pressure..and run a y with valves to switch between the gas and air..correct?
as for arc welding i am clear on that.
tig welding question as that is the reason i wanted this machine...i can mig and arc weld and want to learn to tig .I understand there is a learning curve but will get it..my question(s) are 1. do you have to point the electrodes every time you tig or just the initial one time when you put a new electrode in/can you use a grinder for this or do i have to buy the specialized grinder? can i just have a grinding wheel for just that purpose grinding my electrodes as i read you can contaminate them.2.the ebay ad said you can weld aluminum..it's kinda tricky the way it's worded it says you can stick weld aluminum..arc or tig? tig is what i wanted to do..as i opted for the foot pedal for that reason.
thanks in advance
john cooley

[lugweld]

Perhaps this a question better posted on the "other manufacturers" forum. This is an old thread, and likely shouldn't be revived, but I will answer your questions since it is here.
A couple of comments though:
1) You should call Lotus and get this information or at least try to get it out of them, since you are one of their esteemed customers. Part of buying an Everlast product is the fact you get this type support without reserve. Though we may not provide the volumes of material of other manufacturers, we do help all novice customers with basic issues like this on a more personal one on one basis.

2) Go get training from a local tech school or continuing learning class. At least spend the 100.00 dollars or so on a good textbook that is available on line to teach you some of the basics. But I suppose if you wanted to spend another 100.00 you'd bought an Everlast.

OK enough telling you something you already know, or are about to find out.
Here's the answers to your questions:

1) Compressed air is the best choice for your unit. Nitrogen can be used satisfactorily, but it gets expensive after a while. You'll need a 20-30 gallon compressor with around 4 cfm output at 90 psi to use it for extended lengths of time. You can run a Y valve, or you can change out the line when you need to change processes.

2) Yes you need to keep a point on your Electrode. The slightly radioactive thoriated 2% tungsten will be best for your needs. This is a DC only unit and it will work fine since these are relatively the cheapest, and most widely used... There is no way to tell when you will need to resharpen, except for if it gets dull or contaminated. Some people can weld a long, long time without resharpening if they are good. Its likely you will be resharpening every 5 minutes or so from "dipping" and "sticking" until you learn control and technique.

3) Again, buying from Lotus, you bought from a ignorant or deceptive seller. No, NO, NO. You can't weld aluminum with DC. Yes it CAN be done, but not by you. It can only be done with limited thicknesses and Helium and HUGE electrodes, because the reverse polarity it takes liquefies tungsten very quickly because all the heat is concentrated on it. One tank of Helium can make up the difference in buying an AC/DC machine. It take lots of practice, and even more patience. Stick welding Aluminum is in a similar boat. Yes you can, but it is not the ideal solution. Tig welding on AC current is the only way to properly weld aluminum these days. Stick electrodes are for those time when you absolutely can't. But again the cost of practice to get good on this type of electrode will cost you more than a AC/DC machine from Everlast. Your torch probably won't even accept the 1/4 inch tungsten required to even weld 1/8" aluminum.... A foot pedal has nothing to do directly with being able to weld aluminum or not.

A FINAL, big word of advice: Try to cancel or return your order and buy from someone else, if not us, someone that will at least properly represent the capabilities of their product.