I have used the pulse function for very thin steel and aluminum and all of the different wave forms with no issues or concerns.

I have used the pulse function for very thin steel and aluminum and all of the different wave forms with no issues or concerns.  Read Less

) i find welding 1/8" aluminum quite controllable by setting the up and down slope to 3 seconds and using the on/off switch to ...  Read More

) i find welding 1/8" aluminum quite controllable by setting the up and down slope to 3 seconds and using the on/off switch to control heat.  Read Less

I never run it above 175 amps for mild steel no matter what the thickness.

I never run it above 175 amps for mild steel no matter what the thickness.  Read Less

Even with the pedal down for extended periods of time, i have never hit a duty cycle limit or thermal cutoff, even over 200 amps.

Even with the pedal down for extended periods of time, i have never hit a duty cycle limit or thermal cutoff, even over 200 amps.  Read Less

For the money, the nicest welding machine i have.

For the money, the nicest welding machine i have.  Read Less

This is a very good welder at a very attractive price.

This is a very good welder at a very attractive price.  Read Less

Helium was getting too expensive for me to use all of the time so i decided to upgrade to a welder with more power.

Helium was getting too expensive for me to use all of the time so i decided to upgrade to a welder with more power.  Read Less

Everlast's customer service is extremely helpful and fast to respond.

Everlast's customer service is extremely helpful and fast to respond.  Read Less

The amazon seller was helpful and as soon as i had shlepped the 100 lb.

The amazon seller was helpful and as soon as i had shlepped the 100 lb.  Read Less

Welder to ups and sent the sell a shipment confirmation they shipped me a new one.

Welder to ups and sent the sell a shipment confirmation they shipped me a new one.  Read Less

I purchased this model powertig 255ext when it was first released in late 2014 with a water cooler direct through the company a...  Read More

I purchased this model powertig 255ext when it was first released in late 2014 with a water cooler direct through the company and got one of the very first new models shipped.  Read Less

I still find it hard to believe that they can package over 300a of welding power in a box that weighs less than half than i do!

I still find it hard to believe that they can package over 300a of welding power in a box that weighs less than half than i do!  Read Less

I still find it hard to believe that they can package over 300a of welding power in a box that weighs less than half than i do!

I still find it hard to believe that they can package over 300a of welding power in a box that weighs less than half than i do!  Read Less

This machine compares well to the miller dynasty 280.

This machine compares well to the miller dynasty 280.  Read Less

I found that for the money this was far more welder than i expected and so far is the best you can get for half the price of th...  Read More

I found that for the money this was far more welder than i expected and so far is the best you can get for half the price of the major name brands.  Read Less

I never realized that other companies othe r than red and blue made welders upwards of 300 amps.

I never realized that other companies othe r than red and blue made welders upwards of 300 amps.  Read Less

As a hobbyist, the more expensive domestic welders were not something i could justify financially, especially given the fact co...  Read More

As a hobbyist, the more expensive domestic welders were not something i could justify financially, especially given the fact comparable machines would be 4-5x the price.  Read Less