TFS: How to Replace a Board on Your Everlast Welder
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- Опубликовано: 22 июл 2024
- Welding repair is actually pretty simple. Whether you like the option or not, it definitely minimizes downtime on your own machine if you have the option to repair it yourself. Here is a quick guide about swapping out a board on an Everlast PowerTIG 210EXT.
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Great video for more than just welders! If you take some care with the anti-static treatment, connector force, letting things discharge, etc.. and your gear can be up faster, without spending time and money shipping.
Using my camera to take disassembly pix has saved me; great comment about marking connectors. The "if you think it should come loose, you've missed a fastener" advice is *so* important. Easy to miss things like that on well-designed systems. Watch for pinched wires on chassis assembly too, btw.
I've been taking quick phone pics for projects for a log time. So much easier. And more precise than ever before.
I just spoke with Everlast Technical Support and they had me run through a power output check. It checked out and so they diagnosed my welder’s problem as needing a new top board. They had me take a picture of that board and email it to them. A replacement board is on its way. Your video on swapping the two was excellent and very helpful. Like you, I don’t want me welder in a shop for weeks as they said they needed to get their hands on an Everlast electrical diagram manual before they could even begin working on it. I imagined I would see that welder months later so I chose to just do it myself...thanks to your help. Thank you for taking the time to video this swap out and go over everything very well! Cheers mate.
Happy to help 👍
@@TheFabricatorSeries Been trying to get parts for mine for three weeks Glad you have had good luck with them I have had nothing but bad luck with everlast 3 out of 4 new machines from them had to be repaired. They must send you the best of the production run.
Good to see they are finally selling replacement boards & parts, a few years ago you were screwed when they melted down!
So glad you did this video -- I have the same machine - good to know it is serviceable and see how you did it.
Hi, I just picked up mine today and the knobs seem like they have a lot of play in them. It is as if the pots are not tight? Can you please tell me if this is normal on this machine? Thanks : )
I love it!! If your welding you should be able to switch a simple part out!!! Everlast/Ahp are amazing.
Nice video. I've owned and used my 210EXT for about 3-1/2 years, and still dig it. But it's good to see the relative ease of component swaps that Everlast will sometimes offer to their handier customers, even though it's not part of their explicit 5 year warrantee. Rock On Everlast, and Fabrication Series!
i was watching about 45 seconds into this video and go "this is a pretty easy job this video should be 10 minutes long."
*checks*
its 9. thats why i love this channel. no nonsense.
jameswoodsist Its definitely quick but I didmt add the reassembly time haha.
its plenty of information for anyone who has any business attempting this task. theres nothing worse than trying to scroll through a 45 minute video of someone yapping on and on about paint schemes or whatever just to find 2 minutes of actually useful instruction lol
Suggestion: It's a good idea to make sure you're grounded when handling boards. A static electricity discharge will ruin your day otherwise. Some electronics is more susceptible than other types but nearly all boards these days will contain elements that are.
Also, really sensitive parts should not be in regular bubble wrap - or any other static friendly material. But probably EL shipped it that way, so probably not that sensitive.
I was fixing to make the same comment about using a grounding wristband.
It's mostly CMOS chips that are that sensitive. CMOS are usually used when power saving is important, so probably not as likely they are in a welder as say a cell phone or laptop.
Generally you want a meg ohm ground so that any discharge is not severe also protects you from an unintentional short across the body.
The part I don't like is that you don't necessarily get YOUR welder back. A friend sent his for repairs and got a different welder, same model but not the one he sent. I treat my machines well and are kept in an air conditioned space. You don't know how somebody else's machine has been stored or kept or how hard it has been used/abused.
What Michael Lambertson (below) said.. It would be great to get a longer term review considering usage, reliability and overall performance of the Everlast machines, particularly the 210 EXT and 255EXT. Thanks for the shows and keep up the great work.
True. I was interested in buying one, but looking at the reviews online looks like a lottery... Some works great others suddenly broke. And customer service is very bad. This is what I found.
Thanks for this. I need to take my powertig 250 ex apart to figure out what is causing backpressure in the argon line. I can't get full flow through the machine. Thinking it might be a hose kink or a bad solenoid.
My 210 ext is atill goin strong after 9 months of weekly use. Glad its an easy repair if it does happen.
Not gonna lie. This video has me a little concerned for my 210ext... Only had mine since May of 2018, but it's been great so far.
Good video Justin I agree 💯 with taking pictures. I used to do it all the time at my last job working on classic cars taking a dash out or even something with a bunch of nuts and bolts. Because it better to have that back of picture that took 1 minute to take compared to all the time and frustration or guessing it’s just peace of mind in case you forget how something went and just makes things easier putting back together. Great video. Question I have the same 210ext love it but I get really erratic arc starts sputtering on tig on all materials even if I set the start amps up it still does it and I checked all my fittings and hoses no air leaks at all . Also on my 4th bottle of argon so I don’t think it would be gas but possibly could be I’m gonna try another gas supplier next time just in case . But here’s the thing if I set the pre flow to minimum 1 I’ll get a smoother arc and it’s ok but pre flow has to be at least 1 second not .8sec. Any help appreciated it’s driving me crazy because the machine is less than a year old and always did the bad arc starts like that. My be best to contact everlast costumer service. Thanks again 🙏🍻👊🏻
Good to know that Everlast will sell you the parts!
Hi great vid thanks,quick question where do you get your parts from? Thanks again.
Could you comment on your overall experience with Everlast - how many machines you are running and how often they need repair?
Looks like a lottery with Everlast. I know for shure that his everlast welders stopped working
@@quartfeira It is kind of a lottery since they outsource a lot. They do not always refresh their product lines uniformly. Their US based staff are not large in number. I can say from chats with the owner and some staff via media that the overall quality of their mid-high end boxes has improved drastically over the last 5 years.
If you look at just the interface changes alone with the recent 275 lightning and the storm 215 versus the old boxes that's a big shift. Internally they have changed/ improved a lot too. I'm not giving them 5 stars or kissing their butt, there's a lot of room to improve but they are improving.
I have had a everlast 211si I purchased in 2019 ... not too many issues but enough to make me think I should have gone miller.
@@DonnyBwelding1 Yeah i'm leaning towards a very shiny miller 255 but oh my the price.. :/ Still smeagol brain says "Me want!" 🤷♂
@@Enonymouse_ imo now it would be worth it ...you get what you pay for . Millers arch tech is sooo smooth ... fronious is a hottie too..but yeah if I have to get another ...will prolly be that big boy miller ... do it right the first time and u don't have to do it again .
I think I’ll stick to my circa 1990 400lb transformer based Syncrowave 250 machine. Simple circuitry, rarely if ever does a board fail.
my Everlast dv 200 has only about 5 bottles of Argon thru it, using the same tungsten as always 2 % lanthinated when I weld the tungsten starts tiny sparks like a sparkler & the tip melts. also using the torch switch the arc will nor shut off when I let go of the switch, tried clean & gapping the points no luck, my other welder do fine with same tungsten, same argon, same steel, even tried different torches & regulators, not sure where to go from here?
How did you determine that the board was bad? I'm having an issue with my Powerpro 164 that I picked up used, and it's not functioning correctly. There are no warning lights and the machine technically functions, but it doesn't actually weld. I don't mind sending it to a shop, but if it's as simple as replacing a board, I'm all for that. I just need to figure out what's not working.
my miller dynasty 200 dx had a board failure resulting from their vibration dampening system / protection not doing its job, called for a new board was pretty $$$, could not afford to do it myself, so i was glad i bought an extendo warranty😁😁
Makes me wonder if they will have replacement parts available for purchase 10-15 years down the line
hello. I'd like to ask. where can I source parts. I have an everlast power imig 200 dual process welder. the inverter board got messed up. I am in the caribbean. grenada exact. no where close to any everlast repair or dealer center. any help in sourcing this part will do.
Are these similar to R Tech machines?? I read on Oxford welders site that all inverter welders aren't long lasting
My new control board doesn't have the earth lead. Should it? Or does it even need it?
Did you fixed the broken board and keep it as back up?
Big question where did you buy board ?
How do u feel.....prime weld vs everlast?
is their a place to get parts?
Even unplugged capacitors are charged and if big enough can deliver a nasty jolt.
How did you determine that was the board causing the problem? I enjoy your videos and think they are very good.
I called tech support.
hi, you can give a coupon for discount?
Everlast shipping repair parts for user installation must be a new (or recent) thing. But it's an improvement. in 2016 I had to ship my 250EX to Idaho (of all places) to get the board replaced. They kept it four months, which was a big problem for me.
No, we've done this for years, to customers with basic skills. The older units were more difficult to repair, but many items were repairable even then. A new 250EX is just as easy to repair.
@@everlastgenerator "The older units were more difficult to repair" - Ya right! More like, they are throw away machines. The "repair department" are goons that try to dissuade from repairing, quote costs that make it uneconomical, or just say they aren't repairable. But they'll be glad to sell you a new one! They have no schematics for older machines, so they are unrepairable. Before you buy an Everlast, ask them if they will supply the schematics so you can get it repaired locally, or repair it yourself. They'll refuse.
So very true, what a con job they are.
What's the part number of this board?
I'm having issues with the HF start on my ext255, is this most likely a circuit board issue?
Probably fixed by now but the gap in the high frequency,system in the machine might be off. Easy fix if that is it. Hopefully
Shouldn't a board on an Everlast welder last forever?
LOL!!!
Alan Susnow nothing last forever.
He'll be here all week, folks. Don't forget to try the fish
Have you compared a HTP 221 to the Everlast? What is your opinion of which is superior.
bullet68x HTP is Italian , Everlast is Chinese. Pretty self explanatory.
Trying to fix my everlast Plasma again. My plasma was dead 10 days after it got here sent it back for repair came back never worked well replaced it with a Hypertherm put it on the shelf. Fast forward to this week I now have a use for it on a CNC Plasma Table build. Added a machine torch, hooked it up no spark just relay click and post flow air. But it will scratch start and cut great. But its just not real useful when used a CNC. Any ideas on a fix would be appreciated It does cut but I need to get the pilot Arc working
Good luck with that. My Everlast plasma cutter "broke" and wouldn't cut any longer, pilot arc going constantly inside the machine (contacts). Useless tech support wouldn't do anything. Said to buy a new machine. Went HTP instead. After 3 failed Everlast machines, who needs the grief?! Pay just a little bit more and get some actual support, if needed.
So very true, poor quality and lots of hype.
Great job, only a couple things I would add, make sure you wear a wrist strap, and use a hand screw driver instead of the power driver, it's very easy for the power driver to slip and cause an o-shit moment yes I am speaking from experience, after 25 plus years working in electronics I have had my share of expensive boo boos. Love your channel.
I love that there was a lipstick add before this video.
That make up talk from the last video skewed the algorithm.
My tig 200 from Eastwood took a crap. Cant source parts, do you have any suggestions to fix it
I just bought one and I hope I don't have the same experience you did! How long did it take to go bad?
Did you contact Eastwood? They are usually pretty helpful, if it is still in Warranty they usually just ship out another box...
Got my 210ext in June of 2018... I've literally only used it for about a dozen projects. And of course last night something happened and blew the main breaker for my garage while I was simply looking for a battery for my welding hood. Reset the breaker and now my welder won't even turn on. How did you go about even diagnosing what board failed? No idea where to start. Yes, i have power at the outlet. And there seems to be a very faint electrical smell. Needless to say i'm pretty upset
VisionOneRacing Peter I’m hearing ya! I’ve had that same thing happen to 2019 model 210 EXT three times in 18 months, I would say I’ve used the welder for a similar amount of projects, so not much really. Each time it’s blown two out of the three black SCR looking things on the power supply board (vertical board on left side viewed from the front of unit). The dealer has been good to work with but the hassle and wait for parts definitely eats into your warranty time, it’s a good thing it’s 5 years. I’m dreading when this welder is out of warranty and repairs will on be on me...there’s gotta be a design fault with the 210 EXT power board, underrated components, poor design or something.
I’ve had my 210ext for three years and worked pretty well until it didn’t, I’m at almost two months without a machine because they are extremely slow. The 5yr warranty was a big selling point for me but is completely useless if it takes month to get any progress on fixing you’re welder.
Any updates? I'm looking for buying a 210 but at this point I'm not sure... What's your advice? I live in Europe
@@quartfeira took about 5 months to get it back, I’m just using it for home/hobby so it wasn’t the end of the world. I do like the machine but if there is an issue again I will just spend the money on a new HTP.
@@charlieervin7187 thank you, I really appreciate. I'm planning to use it a little more than you (prosumer) but at this point I'll consider something else. Maybe parweld could be the answer, or even better.. garage sale or second hand (Miller?). I live in Europe, here it's not so "cheap" but I'm not in a hurry. 😊✌️
@@quartfeira Global supply has been impacted by covid which is easy to forget, China very recently has undergone a new round of very severe lock downs so there's no telling how that will play out on the supply side of things.
@@Enonymouse_ well, I'm good actually. I finally bought a STEL welder (which sells under the name HTP for the USA market) and I'm very happy. I'm Italian so I have all the support and customer service near home 😉✌️.
Hello,
You wouldn't happen to have an MTS 251SI around your shop that you could take a picture of the top 2 boards for me? I replaced the main PCB on mine (Under warranty)and some of the connectors go to the top 2 boards and connect there.... i need a picture of how they connect (i took pictures before i removed the connectors but the picture was blurry and cannot make out the connections.) Everlast will not help AT ALL!! they say they don't have that wiring diagram.
thanks!!
Paul,
I would call Mark Lugo, ext 204 at EL. I have his cell # but would rather he give it out.
Thanks! I only needed this to know how to get my case off to clean it. I have the 3-in-1 ARC/TIG/PLASMA machine, and need to clean it out. I had tried on my own by taking the front cover off, and it did me nothing, haha!
I hope my EL tig 250 ex doesn't take this dump on me. I went through this on my powcon 20 years ago, it was a breeze, fired right up. I have computer repair experience so the intimidating part was low for me. These inverter machines are as delicate as a PC. Just look at that board, it's a PC board. I've found that you keep the machine as dust free as possible, religiously cover it when not in use and keep it in a "high and dry" place while in use. Humid ambient air is enough to start microscopic corrosion on a dusty PC board. I keep my machine in an air tight plastic dewalt rolling trunk when not in use. Ive had computers and RC transmitters die on me became of leaving them too close to an open window for an extended period of time. The electronics looked fine to the naked eye, but after inspecting under a microscope, I saw a forrest of verdigris (green oxidation) on all the solder points, thats the beginning of the end for electronics. Just a metallic dusty environment is enough to start microscopic corrosion on the electronics. Cover the welder while grinding and actively vent that dust out of the area with a good fan.
These boards have a fairly good conformal coating and aren't just bare. But they are designed to withstand HF and metal dust to an extent.
I usually turn off my welders before I turn on a disk grinder.
Thanks for this video. This helped me to decide to save some more cash and get an American made unit instead. I constantly teach myself lessons about Chinese junk but I still never learn.
I'm curious who's actually putting together the circuit boards. I would hope that they have better components on the board. In reality if Everlast is supporting the components for their products then it doesn't seem too different from the American offerings of which maybe your welding repair facility has some parts in stock. There are also replacement boards available for the more common Chinese welders but for the most part it seems Americans don't buy those Riland style machines. It seems as far as support certain Lincoln models and most Millers are really great machines to own. Since I will never make money on the machine and it will probably go months without use at a time I don't really mind having something disposable that is much more a roll of the dice. Pedal control also seems to be kind of a more American option. Each person has to find their own value and decide on the pros and cons of each. I have a lot of friends that are mechanics first and fabricators a distant second that use the green machines and none have ever had issues. I've read some stuff online though that Everlast isn't necessarily the most fun company to deal with but that's just reading disgruntled people's statements so who knows? This is my first time having a decent look at the circuit board and the PCB is just very organized and straight unlike many of the Chinese welders that I've seen. Granite being ugly doesn't mean it's bad but being clean does lead me to believe there was a little bit more thought and organization put into the design. I enjoy digging around in Eastern European, Russian, and Southeast Asian forums to see the markets that the Chinese machines actually have a sizeable share. AC TIG being such a premium feature it's sometimes hard to get information. Well this turned into a bit of a rant. Back to trying to get schematics of an Italian made Lincoln good luck in your machine search.
replacement is simple in almost every scenario, some of their chassis designs are really frustrating in how they are designed when it comes to taking them apart.
hello, a greeting from Italy ... I would like to buy an ac / dc tig welder. maximum price 1400. what do you recommend? machine quality, durability, welding quality? list some welders, if the ideal one is missing, please advise me. thanks, congratulations for your videos are really beautiful.
PowerTIG 200DV
lincoln electric ac / dc 200
lokermann grand tig 200 ac / dc
ahp alphatig 200x
primeweld 225x
Ciao, scusa il disturbo, alla fine cosa hai scelto? Mi pare che questa everlast abbia facilmente problemi... Stavo guardando le Parweld, c'è poco in giro come opinioni per poter valutare, ero orientato su quella marca finché non ho scoperto l'everlast finché ecco, mi appare questo video.. i commenti non sono di certo confortanti ed ho pure contattato Justin su Instagram, sai che mi ha detto? Che le sue everlast sono morte un paio di anni fa e che non le usa più... Sapresti dirmi qualcosa? Consigli? 😊✌️
Want to buy an Everlast but keep finding fix it videos. Kinda depressing. Maybe should go red or blue?
Unless you get the $10,000 blue they have the same problems belive me their just rebranded asian machines the industrial level machines are solid as a rock go blue 300amps +
Why after only a year , did the board crap out? Is that the norm for an everlast?
It just lost a couple channels. I wouldn't call it normal since its the first time I had an issue. It still worked on one channel all day no problem...
It's a super affordable welder. The fact that you can get the board to fix it is cool by its self. When some of the cheaper welders have a problem, you can't get parts so you have to get another your self another welder. I'm not saying a everlast will last for ever but if it lasts 2 or 3 years and helps you become better at welding or make some money, it was worth it.
Yes, it is the norm. Their "repair dept." is backed up for months!
Wonder what a new board would cost if out of warranty.
Depending upon the board, 125 to 400.00 or so.
Everlast Power Equipment not bad
this is great i didnt know they had this option, saves alot of down time and makes sure youre not stuck paying shipping costs to fix a brand new machine, what was the process prior to the board being shipped did you just call up and explain the issue and they knew the problem and took your info sent the replacement out free of charge, do they charge shipping or their costs for the part, what info do you need to prove your warranty ect
i have an esab right now, not impressed with their warranty work at all they wont deal with me at all once i figure out the issue and talk to them and they agree to warranty it they tell me to take it to my local welding shop and then the guy there has to call and jump thru the same hoops and then they send him the part and the welding shop guy always seems busy and judgemental, then im bugging him for 2 weeks waiting for the part to arrive (happened to be the mig gun) then i need to go pick it up and the shops only open 9-5 weekdays which doesnt work well for me... why they couldnt just take me serial number see when the machine was sold to confirm its in warranty (even though all of my models are still in warranty as they havent been in production that long) and send the part or whatever directly to me
We've tried to make our machines with a "componentized" modular design. It reduces repair times in house, and for the customer if he/she is equipped to do so.
yeah it seems like a great way of making them, ill be looking at an everlast for my next machine forsure, most people who can use a welder and the accompanying tools can take out some screws and plugs and put them back where they belong
Did you pay for the new board?
And if so, where can i purchase it?
That's cool I'll rember not to buy one of those , I was just gonna get one maybe I'll save a little more for the htp
Привет подскажи Цена платы ?
I wish that Everlast had given me the option to replace the board myself. When my almost new Everlast broke, I had to send it to a repair center and it took them 4 months to do the repair.
Whaaat!? And what if i want one shipped to me outside US, Europe? How long i am supposed to wait if some thing happens?
P.s. He doesn't cover the reason for the pcb change, what cause it! :( A possible weak point? Idw to buy a 2000+ machine and have it broken ~1 year later, though 5years garanty is ok, but the time, nerves and the shipping costs..... big no no. Do Everlast have an EU office? I'm highly interested in buying one of their machines ... or two!
The real question here is how is that dinosaur ni-cad dewalt holding up
So back in 2018 you had already had to replace two boards in two different Everlast welders? I'm just trying to figure out the Everlast hype/marketing/influencers (including your channel I'm afraid) from reality and it's not looking good for everlast.
I have the same machine, only it is called R- Tech and it is blue.
It looks the same, but there are internal differences. We actually designed the machine R-Tech is using.
Everlast Power Equipment same shit different name
@@everlastgenerator I've seen another video, about an r-tech ac/DC TIG welder, with 4 ac wave forms; well, in the video was said that r-tech has been around since 10/15 years earlier than everlast; so they suggest the fact that r-tech Is giving their design to other brands; in Italy we have tigmig brand wich Is the same as r-tech and everlast; in Germany they have lcd vision: all theese machines are based on Siemens mofset.. I'm not an expert, but as a welder, theese machines look and perform all the same way to me.. pretty good though
@@raulduke85 yes, and they have used several manufacturers as have we. Weve been around since 2004 and have been mfg since 2008 in our facility, and constitute 80 of its production and also have invested heavily in the factory. Rtech and others benefit heavily from our investment, technology and expertise... The truth is that We spend heavily there in r and d and offer new product both that seeps down to them in altered forms and becomes available to them as well. We manufacture to higher specs (etl/ul) use superior parts and have many models currently in development even now. And rtech sources from several manufacturers for their line. We do not and use just one. We have around 50 ,models. Rtech does not. Our distribution is on 6 continents. R tech is primarily in Britain. Now, consider the facts and logic. Oh and we supervise manufacture on our lines personally and have institued our own qc. Processes
@@raulduke85 we use some siemans/ eutec but others as well. Ours are igbt, not the lighter mosfets. We do have 2 models that are mosfet but are under a shorter warranty period.
Scariest thing about this video is that youd have to do this at some point IN THE FIRST PLACE! ...that along w customer service reviews people say they treat youblike dirt, lke an idiot, takes weeks if not months to get your welder back up and running etc
TBH Im totally scared to buy an everlast machine and IF (and if) only half fof the bad reviews I read are true then I know why these machines are nicknamed NEVERLAST.
YIKES!
I can personally second this as true. My one Everlast 250EX tig that was repaired (another was exchanged DOA, and the other was unrepairable), has never worked properly since. Go with HTP and sleep better!
Watch those capacitors, they bite!
bbrinser was about to say the same!
Yeah, I personally would make a point to leave it unplugged for at least a few minutes before opening it...
The unit self drains capacitors within 5 to 10 minutes, but good point.
We typically recommend about 15 minutes wait after unplugging. We do have directions available for install, or the customer can have it repaired in our facilities.
@@everlastgenerator I need a circuit board for my mts 200
@@Tbuckcutz call tech support at 877 755 9353 ext 202.
Step ONE: UNPLUG YOUR MACHINE FROM THE MAINS!!
(Common sense is sadly no longer common)
calling it everlasting already lied to me, but consumer's are so conditioned and used to being lied to so we just shrug and shall out cash like suckers.
Why don't the factory get it right in the first place ?
The main board on my Miller Diversion 165 failed. They wanted $1200 to replace it. I tried to replace it myself. Heard a pop after starting it: A $700 mistake. Two words: Fuck Miller.
MrApplejack1976 I blew my Diversion 180 up 4 times. That board was $1600 or so which (at the time) was $100 less than a new one. It's a cool machine but that's ridiculous enough for me to not buy another.
Where’s all the vehicle fabrication?.... why is that being put to the back burner? Lol
Josh Rodriguez We're moving into a new shop. Cant build stuff right now. We'll get back to it when we have the new location set up. It takes a while.
It's a little concerning to see a bare PCBA wrapped in and resting on non dissipative bubble wrap. That stuff can generate some serious ESD voltages. I sure hope it didn't come from the manufacturer like that.
Yep, that hit me right away.
These are a bit different than computers. These board handle things like HF and a lot of other things, including metal dust and are durable. We've had no issues, nor expect any.
Sure, I understand what you are saying and guess that you have designed to cope with Pollution Degree 4 with I assume the use of a conformal coating. But your exposed IO may still be subjected to life reduction by high ESD from within your packaging. I have only seen this a handful of times with products I have been involved in the design and certification of but it still happens. Granted the RMA level due to this may be in the noise of your return statistics.
I'd still recommend any of my customers spend the few pence on an ESD bag to ship their product in as a fairly low cost insurance policy.
I wouldn't buy that overpriced Chinese crap!! If you buy a quality machine from your local welding supply house. They will take care of it 100% Parts and labor!! If it's in warranty!
I'm not sure if replying to this will help you, but it probably will help others. The DIY board replacement is an *option*. The other option is to send it out for warranty just like any other company. It's all completely covered just like any other company.
The country of origin is completely irrelevant to the available warranty options and policies. If you want to get very technical, many big name welding machines are manufactured in China. Even the favorite blue and red boxes are manufactured out of the country. The Everlast warranty is longer and includes more options for being manufactured in the same place. I hope that helps you clear your head about the difference between warranty policies and countries of origin.
I know most every thing is assembled where ever, with Chinese parts.
That was too fast. I call fake on that for the following educated reasons:
1. It's not even you there. I saw you with a face suntan just the other day. So it can't be you.
2. Tell the true. You (he) practiced 3 times before you recorded this video. Right? :)
Dan L. The face burn was makeup. I said that in the video we used it on....
Jesus Justin. I know it was a makeup. My post is a joke because the thing with the makeup artists was for a joke! ROFL!