Everlast 250EX Review – PowerTIG AC/DC Welder

Everlast 250EX in Brief

As our Everlast welder review is here to explain, this is an exceptional welding machine. Right of the bat, we can say that the Everlast PowerTIG 250EX is a versatile TIG welder that provides great welding power.

It comes with a 250 amps AC/DC TIG pulse function, and 200 amps Stick function. Additionally, it comes with a 60% duty cycle, which is more than efficient, on a single phase input power of 240v. But it is also possible to use it 3 phase power at 240v.

The built-in start circuit design means that there are not going to be any maintenance issues as this welding unit does not require as much maintenance as other units of a similar kind. However, although it is one of the small welding machines it is not as light as you would think. It weighs some 65 pounds and not so easy to move around a worksite.

Finally, the Everlast PowerTIG EX250 can weld almost anything. It is a professional machine that can provide good work on any kind of metal and materials like steel, stainless steel, titanium, copper, and chrome-moly.

Finally, the last but not the least thing to note, besides the welding equipment, is the 5-year warranty.

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Specs, Pros & Cons

Welding Performance

The Everlast PowerTIG 250EX is both an AC and DC TIG welder but also performs as a stick welder. As such, it has the capacity to weld pretty much any type of metal as well as welding aluminum.

With 250 amps, it offers a lot of power and can easily weld 1/2 inch of steel in a single pass. More so, on multiple passes, it can weld materials of 1-inch thickness. With these types of properties, you can use it for any serious construction work or any thick gauge material.

But what all the Everlast welder reviews will emphasize is the fact how the Everlast TIG welder handles with low amp output. it can actually go as low as 5 amps. This is more than helpful when working on thinner types of metal and especially when making an arc start.

At its maximum TIG output of 250 amperages, the machine has the capacity to provide a 60% duty cycle. This means that you won’t have to cool down often or at all if you use less than max output.

Welder Setup and Use

The Everlast PowerTIG 250EX is easy to set and use. The setup process is almost the same as with other welders. Additionally, the settings themselves are very easy to understand. You only need to take one look at the color-coded panel to understand how to operate it. The manufacturer has designed the color-coded control panel way so it is intuitive and user-friendly.

The panel is a bit old-school as it has knobs and buttons. Some people may prefer a touch screen menu instead, but in my opinion, the old-fashioned way is more applicable in this case.

However, when it comes to Everlast PowerTIG 250EX problems, one comes up in terms of usability. Since these welder machines work on a 240 single-phase voltage power supply, you cannot use it with a regular household outlet.

Top Features of Everlast 250EX

As with all quality TIG welders, the Everlast 250EX has both AC balance control and AC frequency, besides the mentioned arc force control. The AC frequency allows you to go up to 250hz or go as low as 20hz. The pulse TIG welder also comes with pulse frequency capability that you can also tweak up high.

The added high-frequency arc start for TIG and lift start is another added feature. It is particularly useful when you cannot use HF or if it simply is not suitable for your current project. But there are the 2T and 4T options and a high-quality foot pedal that comes with this machine.

Other helpful features that I want to emphasize in my Everlast PowerTIG 250EXreview are the ability to set starting and ending amps as well as the upslope and downslope when not using the foot pedal. One even has the option of adjusting the pre and post flow gas setting as well.

Quality of the Build

This is a very quality machine in terms of price. There is almost nothing negative to emphasize in terms of build quality.

The machine itself is more than sturdy and the materials in question do not look at all cheap.

It is not loud when working with it and the duty cycle being high as it is with the combination of quality inner cooling keeps the machine cool and running.

However, even though it has a nice handle on top for carrying it is a bit hard to move the machine about. Mainly because of the weight. It may look like a welder small for its size, but the weight of 65lbs speaks otherwise.

Who Should Consider Buying This Welder?

This machine is aimed at people who are serious about TIG welding. It is a welding unit aimed at professional use and I would recommend to people who are experienced and want a good machine for the job. It is more than useful for work around welding shops, fabrication, construction, the automotive industry, pipeline welding the metal industry, and so forth.

Novice welders who are learning TIG welding and are thinking of making a career out of it could also have a go at this machine. A high-tier machine with great TIG welding power will do them a lot of good. Keep in mind that it also has both AC and DC modes available.

But I would not recommend this machine for hobbyists and DIY enthusiasts as they may not be able to utilize the machine to the fullest.

Warranty and Return Policy

Everlast may be known for producing machines with outstanding welding performance at a suitable price range. But in this case, they also give a pretty nice warranty, five years to be exact. This further confirms the fact about this being a good investment.

More so, if the unit is damaged during transport or one of the parts starts failing within 30 days of receiving it, you can return it and get a full refund.