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Introducing Everlast's PowerMTS 251Si Multiprocess Welder - Kevin Caron
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 2015
- From www.kevincaron.com - Artist Kevin Caron gives Everlast's new MIG / TIG / stick welder a spin - come along! ....
Caron is looking at Everlast's new PowerMTS 251Si. It's Everlast's brand new MIG / TIG / stick welder, and he says they've made some great improvements to it.
Caron turns on the machine - you can tell because the display panel is lit - but the welder is almost silent. "Can you hear that cooling fan screaming in the background?" he asks. "Isn't that niice? It's a quiet, quiet fan, but it appears to push a lot of air through there." The welder's duty cycle at 250 amps is 35% - that's at maxiumum amperage.
One of the other changes Everlast has made on the machine is that it now has Lift Start and High Frequency start - as far as Caron knows, it's the first multiprocess welder that has both types of start for TIG welding.
Caron emphasizes that this machine is DC only, but if you want to weld aluminum, it is spool gun capable.
The last great change is pulse. Not only does the machine have pulse in MIG, it also has pulse in the spool gun setting and in TIG.
They also have a Synergic function for the spool gun and MIG that lets you designate what type of wire you're using - steel, stainless steel, aluminum - and what size wire you're using. Then you just adjust your voltage, and the welder selects amps for you. You also can override this automatic function by just going back to your standard setting and adjust it any way you want.
Caron has been using the welder for the past few days on a sculpture he's been fabricating and he likes it. It's easy to set up, easy to start welding with it, and he really likes how easy it is to switch from MIG to TIG. You just swap cables, push a couple of buttons, change to a different welding gas bottle, and you're using the other type of welder. So it's easy to switch back and forth.
Now it's time to make some sparks! Caron puts on his safety equipment and gives a brief rundown of his settings on the panel. He has the machine set on MIG pulse, with 22.8 volts on the high side and 252 inches on the wire feed. Then if you scroll through all the settings, you find that the pulse time is set at 32, pulse frequency is set at 70%. The base voltage is set at 61% of the welding voltage - so that's 61% of 22.8. You can also set your downslope, your post flow, etc.
Next Caron welds some sections on the sculpture. Then he shows the finished welds. "It runs a nice little bead," he says, showing several welds. The first one looked a little cold, though, so he boosted the voltage from 22.8 to 24 volts, so the subsequent welds look better.
Some other facts about this machine: It will run on 110 or 220, and right now - it's brand new - it's $1689. That's for a 250 MIG / TIG / stick that can run on 110 or 220.
"It's a nice machine," Caron says. "I'm going to have fun getting to know this one better." He'll play with the TIG and do a video on that, and do the same for the stick (arc) welder.
It's time for Caron to go back to work, so you have time to check out more how-to videos at www.kevincaron.com
Or you could take a moment and enjoy his special guest ....
"Inspired sculpture for public & private places."
Artist Kevin Caron has been sculpting full time since 2006. You can see his more than 45 commissions in public and private places coast-to-coast and online at www.kevincaron.com.
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Nice and a good value too. Looking forward to seeing more of this.
Keven, once again you get me every time with Kermit. Are you sure you aren't a welder salesman. That is a nice machine. Thank you for being such a great video educator.
Just found this model today (2023) and is #1 candidate to consolidate my various welders: STICK Miller 225 Thunderbolt + TC-150 DC Converter box, MIG: Astro PowerMIG 110, TIG Kemppi PS2800/TU20. I'm selling my ESAB PCM875 Plasma and getting a metal cutting circular saw. I have a 18x24 shop/garage with NO space! The PULSE and HF are HUGE features for me.
NOTE: Since this model is years old now, have to check to see if there is something even more attractive (!) But I'm already chomping at the bit, I want one. BTW The Kemppi TIG is my first TIG and I've not had a chance to set it up and start learning. I'm 70, and things just don't happen that fast any more (!) LOL
I have been very happy with all my Everlast machines! Thank you for watching and welcome to the club!
That welder looks fantastic. I love the features.
It's little cousin the 221 sti has A/C for the tig!!
I'm looking into multi process welders. Miller is to expensive, ESAB is a pain for maintance and expensive. Everlast seems to be the best multiprocess starter welder.
This welder has changed a lot from 2015 to 2017. Mine is a year old and it has a larger cabinet and it will take a 12 inch 44# spool of wire. A year later mine is working flawlessly. It took awhile to get the shipping damage repaired. Everlast was great at handling the warranty repair parts. The fitting on my regulator leaked and Everlast sent me a new one that was better but it also had a small leak. I bought a new fitting at a welding supply store and I haven't had anymore leaks at the valve. I had tried three different cyl and they all leaked. I would recommend replacing the gas hose that comes with the welder. A good 3/16 or 1/4 inch hose will greatly reduce gas blast when starting to MIG weld. There's not much this welder will not do. I do small art projects and build trailers. Everlast doesn't recommend using E6010 rod but this welder runs it without any problem. With a little PVC pipe and some 14 ga metal and a bolt you can make an adapter to use 4 inch spools of wire. Lincoln 10# spools don't fit this welder very well. Lincoln spools only have a notch for pin on the holder. This welder has a long pin that bottoms out causing the wire spool to wobble. All other spools fit this welder just fine.
Thanks for posting Mark.
I really like how mine runs, been my go to machine for a while now.
Mine was damaged in shipping too. They really need to not skimp on the size of the box. Been waiting a month for parts, still don’t know when they’re coming. I’d love to try it out!
@@PeopleAlreadyDidThis looking at getting this machine, so how long did it take to get the parts that were damaged? I see your post is 8 months old now, and how is it working? Thanks
Wish I had one, thanks for the video Kevin
Allan Monk I second that comment. I might just break open the piggy bank and get me one!
snoopy doggy The machine has been very dependable so far.. Running 24 volts on the Mig side and just going to town....
That there is my dream welder
My Lincoln 8 inch spools will not fit on my 251 SI. Lincoln spool only has a shallow notch for the pin on the adapter to go into. Harbor Freight and Hobart spools have a deep hole in the spool. I guess you could cut all but about 1/8 of an inch off the pin on the adapter would work too.
Help! Everlast MTS 251Si stick and tig show zero on the left digital readout. Just sent one back and got one that shows the same and will NOT give me an arc. First one did for a day, showed numbers on the left, then the next day the left showed zero and I could not strike an arc. I went through Ironworking apprenticeship, and have struck 1000's of arcs. Please know what to do to help!
First thing you need to do is contact Everlast tech support. But if I was standing there I would check your power supply at the plug. I had a loose connection in my plug and it drove the machines crazy! Lost 2 circuit boards on 1 machine before I figured out what was going on. You might also try plugging the machine in to 110 volt and see if it works there.
Will this Everlast 251si run 6010 stick? Website says its not rated but also said that about the lightning 225 and another youtuber ran it well on the 225. thanks for any help
The 251si that I had would run 6010 but I had to keep a very close arc to make it work.
Hi Kevin-thanks for the video. Was trying to decide between this machine and the double pulse mig everlast offers. I know you have both. After watching Zilla dial the double pulse in, im inclined toward this one. Wondering your opinion if you could give it. Thanks.
Once I downloaded the manual from Everlast on the 253dpi machine it was a lot easier to learn how to get the dual-pulse to work. I still like the MTS 251si better because it has the tig function. I did try to use the 253dpi with aluminum and a teflon liner but never could get it dialed in correctly. I am sure it was all me and not the machine. When I would run the 253dpi on steel and dual pulse it works well. More practice I guess!
Hey Kevin-I finally pulled the trigger and bought the 251si....kinda sorry though, as there is zero support for it from everlast concerning the pulse function. I agree the tig pulse is nice( I already have a primeweld tig 225 so kinda redundant) and it performs well in man/synergic mig and stick. My question is - have you ever run across a chart for the pulse mig settings? For the life of me I can't understand why Everlast would not include one with the machine. I even called and spoke with Mark. All I got was shamed for not buying the 253dpi until my cell disconnected. All I'd need is basic ball park settings to help get it close. From my conversation with Mark I don't think they have this info even if they wanted to give it out. I'm hoping someone with more knowledge than I may have formulated a homemade chart. Anyway thanks for the videos.
Hi Kevin- not sure if you still have the everlast 251si or not but since we commented I had to let you know I cracked the pulsed mig formula. It took me a full bottle of argon and about 2 pounds of wire but I'm getting gorgeous single pulse stringers on 1/8". I will be going through all the aluminum thicknesses and gauges before starting pulsed spray steel next. If you are interested on the settings here they are: 20.2v peak, 272ipm, 70%base volts, 150hz, and 65 pulse time on using .035 -4943 hobart wire on 1/8" 6061 using the Parke spool gun.. The surprise was the added ipm over what .035 should use. If you have any questions shoot me a PM or a reply. Hope this helps.
Kevin,
Thanks for your videos - I like the different perspective you offer. Question: How did you establish baseline settings for the Everlast 251Si in pulse mig mode? I can't find anything on a starting point setting wise for a given thickness. The owner's manual provides setting charts but no recommendations for single pulse mig.
Thanks again!
I just guess! How is the fit? Is there a gap? How thick? The settings will change just from one side of the piece to the other. There are no set rules as far as I know. Thank you for watching and posting.
Have you Settings for the 251 si
Thank you
I wonder if miller is better about speedy repairs. When my Hobart burned up a board it was ready by the next monday. Hopefully your replacement equipment will arrive this week.
+Randy Pullman Have heard both sides of the road on this.. Some guys wait for weeks and some luck out and it's done in a few days.. Time will tell....
This is my top choice for my first welder. I have one question. I do not want to wear out my port on my machine switching gasses for each process. I have seen adapters for quick connects but I am not sure what one to get. Could you recommend one for the machine to hose side? I would like to leave my bottles connected and just quick connect the gas I would like to use
+LJ Albert
I use a y connector that is for O/A welding.. found it at the local welding supply store.. I just leave my bottles hooked up and open the right side of the connector. Works like a champ..
+Kevin Caron, Artist
You can see it here at 4.50 minutes,,, ua-cam.com/video/dk9j_9_7D7k/v-deo.html
Hey Kermit, Kevin sounds like you! :-)
Does the machine have a jog and purge button?
Just checked and no it does not have a jog or purge button.
You can Tig aluminum with DC using helium on this machine and it turns out quite nice
Never done it myself but have seen it done several times.
You can run aluminium with DC tig, just gotta run helium for your shielding gas.
Try it on 16 gauge and let us know how it works please.
hey Kevin, thanks for the intro video to the MTS 251Si, I want to get into welding and fabricating, and I am a bit confused on the whole dual voltage machines. what are the machined limitations when used at 110 verses 220v?
+addison cuevas For most of the duel voltage machine you will lose about 1/2 of your output volt or amps depending on what kind of machine you are talking about.. That is really the only thing to be to keep in mind with the dual voltage machines..
I have my eye on the Everlast MTS 211 Si, I have a project car that I want to restore so I figure having all 3 options of welding will be beneficial.
Been having good luck with my MTS 255.
would you buy this machine again?
In a heartbeat!
Does this welder have spot and stitch.
No sir, it does not.
Thank you. The only reason I asked was because Spot and Stitch is listed in the features in the online manual. I emailed Everlast's Tech and Performance department. It's been over a week and they have not answered.
Looks like a sweet machine, thanks for sharing. I'd like to make a request. I realize you have an obligation to do these product reviews in exchange for receiving free products or compensation. That's all good. But looking at your website, and seeing glimpses in some of your videos, it looks like you build some really cool things, would be awesome to see more about what your working on, and how you go about it. Like that Ellis bandsaw you showed, would be good to see you using that to cut materials for one of your projects...
turbocobra Have done 2 videos on the Ellis already.. The new one will post next week! And I have lots of videos about my work, how I make it and why. Please check out the rest of my channel...
Kevin Caron, Artist I have been subscribed to your channel for a couple years and watch most all your videos... I was just providing some feedback, take it or leave it! Bottom line is, i love your work, creativity, and the results you produce, just want to see more of it and the process for building one of your pieces. What about a 3 or 4 part series on building one of the large sculptures from design, layout, fabrication, coatings (if any), to delivery to the customer?
turbocobra Look for the series on making "Wherever you go". 16 parts long and covers the whole process. It starts here ua-cam.com/video/sse1ralWlRA/v-deo.html
Hey Kevin, how's this machine doing now?
Still running strong! Replaced the mig cable and gun for a longer one and it will push just fine through 15 feet of liner. Love it!
Kevin Caron, Artist has it failed on you at all?
Hey kevin looks like you have a machine from everlast that won't have anymore customer support after Nov 7.
+Vito Cialdella Say what?!?!?!?!? Have not heard of this, what's going on?!?!
A VOICEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE From the Past,,,,, OMG!!!!!!!!:)
How would you rate the quality of this unit. Hobart being 1 and a miller at 10?
Randy Pullman Have never used a Hobart but I would put this at about a 8 or 9 against a Miller for quality in build. As for performance I would put it against a MIller any day. Uses less power and costs about half of the Miller multi machine.. Oh yeah, and this one comes with the tig kit.. You don't have to pay extra like the Miller..
Miller seems to be the gold standard
True, but pop over to WeldingWeb and read some of the threads of brand new Millers blowing boards and being down for months waiting on parts..
Yeah, people will plug a welder in to an voltage inverter and blow a ic board. My point is a miller has 100% duty cycle and the quality of the work is deep and beautiful. Unlike my Hobart that has a 20%dc and just can't get a good deep weld.
Still getting work out of the unit?
Please have a conversation with Mr Tig.I was told something is going to happen Nov 7.
+Vito Cialdella He will introduce a new machine.. Everlast will not be part of this. Nothing bad is going to happen....
Geez your not kidding are you? Looks like I might have to for go the drama and pony up for a miller...
+Randy Pullman Not at all.. It's a machine. It will break down.. All depends on how the company handles it when it happens.... I am happy with the machine overall.. Just wish they would unload the damn container and ship my new machine...
I've got a few welders and I have to say this one is my favorite. Thanks for the video.
Great video, but don't really care for the microphone you are using Kevin. It picks up too much background noise and mouth noises, kind of a distraction. Keep the videos coming and thanks or sharing.
Click clack saliva!
Sure, whatever you say.