Everlast PowerTIG 185DV Digital AC/DC TIG & Stick Welder – Dual Voltage Inverter
The Everlast PowerTIG 185DV is a portable AC/DC TIG and Stick "toolbox welder" for light fabrication, repairs, automotive projects and mobile welding jobs. It fits easily in the ute, and its manual controls suit welders who prefer tactile adjustment over touchscreens.
Dual voltage capability (120V/240V) lets you weld wherever a standard power outlet is available. A digitally controlled IGBT inverter gives a smooth, stable arc for AC/DC TIG and Stick welding on aluminium, stainless steel and mild steel.
Features
- Compact digital IGBT inverter for efficient, precise AC/DC TIG welding
- Smooth, stable arc in AC and DC modes on aluminium, stainless steel, mild steel and other metals
- Pre-set pulse TIG mode (1 or 50Hz) for better control on thin material
- 5A DC and 20A AC start current for reliable arc ignition
- Automatic gas pre-flow and adjustable post-flow
- Adjustable downslope to prevent crater cracks at the end of the weld
- Advanced square wave AC output for arc control and cleaning action on aluminium
- 2T/4T torch switch operation
- HV or lift TIG arc start; HV start replaces older point-gap systems for less maintenance and better reliability
- 150A Stick welding function
- Adjustable AC frequency (20–250Hz) and AC balance (10–90%)
- Includes NOVA SuperFlex TIG torch and NOVA foot pedal
What's Included
- NOVA 17 series rigid neck air-cooled TIG torch with 3.8m (12.5 ft) ultra-flexible cables and 35 DINSE connector
- Torch switch with 3.8m (12.5 ft) cable and 7 pin female plug for 2T/4T operation
- Stick electrode holder with 3m (10 ft) cable and 35 DINSE connector
- Ground clamp with 3m (10 ft) cable and 35 DINSE connector
- RH-191 argon regulator with hose
- 1.8m (6 ft) input power cable with 15A plug
- 240/120V pigtail adapter
- Starter consumable kit (tungsten not included)
- NOVA TIG foot pedal, 7 pin
Specifications
- IGBT type: individual IGBT
- Inverter type: digital/micro-controlled
- Output type: AC/DC TIG, DC Stick
- Voltage/phase: dual voltage 120/240V, single phase
- Max rated TIG amps: 240V: 185A
- Max rated Stick amps: 120V: 100A; 240V: 150A
- TIG amps @ rated duty cycle (240V): 185A/17.4V @ 35%, 145A/15.8V @ 60%, 110A/14.4V @ 100% (40°C)
- Stick amps @ rated duty cycle (240V): 150A/26V @ 35%, 120A/24.8V @ 60%, 90A/23.6V @ 100% (40°C)
- Max inrush (I1max): 120V: 34A; 240V: 29A
- Max rated input (I1eff): 120V: 21A; 240V: 17A
- OCV: TIG 74V, Stick 74V
- DC TIG output range: 120V: 5–125A / 10.2–15V; 240V: 5–185A / 10.2–17.4V
- AC TIG output range: 120V: 20–125A / 10.8–15V; 240V: 20–185A / 10.8–17.4V
- DC Stick output range: 240V: 5–150A / 20.2–26V
- AC: 120V: 20–100A / 20.8–24V; 240V: 20–150A / 20.8–26V
- Stick hot start amps: auto regulated
- Stick function: auto adaptive arc force control
- Stick hot start type: auto adaptive hot start
- 6010/cellulose capable: limited to 6011
- Minimum DC TIG start: 5A
- Minimum AC TIG start: 20A
- TIG start type: solid state HF (HV) and lift start (lift start with remote)
- Memory: no
- Start amp range: fixed, minimum
- End amp range: fixed, minimum
- Upslope time: fixed, minimum
- Downslope time: 0–10 seconds
- Pre-flow time: preset/auto 0.3 seconds
- Post-flow time: 0–25 seconds
- TIG pulse: yes
- Standard DC pulse frequency: 1 or 50Hz
- Standard AC pulse frequency: 1 or 50Hz
- Pulse time on (duty cycle): fixed/preset
- Pulse amp range: fixed/preset
- AC frequency: 20–250Hz
- AC balance range: 10–90% of positive
- AC waveform: advanced square wave
- Remote control: 2T/4T
- Foot pedal: optional
Welding Capacity
- Steel: maximum 6.4mm (1/4") single pass (240V)
- Steel: maximum 4.8mm (3/16") single pass (120V)
- Steel: maximum 9.5mm (3/8") multi-pass (240V)
- Steel: maximum 7.9mm (5/16") multi-pass (120V)
- Aluminium: maximum 4.8mm (3/16") single pass (240V)
- Aluminium: maximum 3.2mm (1/8") single pass (120V)
- Aluminium: maximum 7.9mm (5/16") multi-pass (240V)
- Aluminium: maximum 4.8mm (3/16") multi-pass (120V)
- Steel: minimum 0.18mm (.007") (120V or 240V)
- Aluminium: minimum 0.64mm (.025") (120V or 240V)
- Stick: 2.4mm (3/32") electrode on 120V (depends on type and brand; some types may need a smaller electrode)
- Stick: 3.2mm (1/8") electrode on 240V (depends on type and brand)
- Not rated for E6010 Stick electrodes
Maximum figures shouldn't be the deciding factor in your purchase. Duty cycle and other factors influence the practical limits of this machine.
Power Supply
The unit has dual 120V/240V input. Output on 120V is reduced; to run full output on 120V a 40A breaker and heavier wiring may be required. Consult local codes. If using a generator, use only a "clean power" generator rated at 5% or less total harmonic distortion (as rated by the generator manufacturer). Minimum generator size is 7500W (surge rating).
