Everlast Powertig 200DX

[singlehandwelder]

I got a Powertig 200DX as a gift a while back. I got the Current warning light on in the front panel. It turns on but doesn't let me weld. I emailed the techs at Everlast and told me to troubleshoot the board. I sent them the readings on my voltmeter and they said it pointed to a bad board. But they would recommend to send it in to check cause there might be some other things that might be bad. I am inclined to sending it but it'll be around 600$ not including shipping. I am also thinking of just getting a new one, the Powertig 200DV. They come with 5 year warranty. If I send mine in, they give me one month warranty. Just wanted to ask what where you guys thoughts or recommendations. Thanks in advance.

[robert-r]

Am not familiar with either machine, however... looks like the 200DX is discontinued. If it were to go down again in a year or later, parts might not be available. For $675 more you get a new machine and 5 year warranty.
Myself... I'd get the 200DV. Hopefully it has some upgraded or additional functions the 200DX lacks.

[lugweld]

Well, you can try and see if it can go USPS since its your dime, and pay them to at least take a look at it...which shouldn't be too much, and maybe worth. You could tell them to keep it if it isn't worth the trouble/cost. I doubt it would cost 600.00 bucks. It was a really good unit but the new DV's are better designed and easier to fix than the older non digital controlled design.

[Welding Water]

Well, you can try and see if it can go USPS since its your dime, and pay them to at least take a look at it...which shouldn't be too much, and maybe worth. You could tell them to keep it if it isn't worth the trouble/cost. I doubt it would cost 600.00 bucks. It was a really good unit but the new DV's are better designed and easier to fix than the older non digital controlled design.

What happened to this forum?

I have a question about PowerArc 210stl or other stick welders. Do these weld as smooth as my former lincoln tombstone idealarc?
How do they compare to my SA200 with 6010?

Those are my questions.

[lugweld]

As smooth as and better. We've recently upgraded E6010 performance. It's very good. But no one compares to an SA 200 with 6010.