Bought an AC TIG from Ebay and have a problem

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Hi,I just bought a welder off Ebay called Stubbs Welding. Anyone heard of this kind of machine?Seller says HF is not working but otherwise archs. Is this an expensive thing to repair?Was planning of welding aluminum with it, probably not gonna happen unless have the HF working?Thanks for any inputBest Regards,[email protected]
Reply:415 volts?Lincoln PrecisionTig 275Miller 251Miller DialArc 250Bridgeport millHossfeld bender & diesLogan shaperJet 14 X 40 latheSouth Bend 9" 'C'Hypertherm 900Ellis 3000 band saw21"Royersford ExcelsiorTwo shops, still too many tools.
Reply:FIRST thing I saw too...415V @ 50HzIs it Heavy? Like Transformers in side or think it's an Inverter?
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Reply:West Germany is a clue to the age, I think late 40's to early 90's ,then it was changed back to Germany
Reply:Looks like a kemppi unit..
Reply:The thing is quite small but yes, really heavy. I'll make some pictures of the insides when I get back home.This link suggests that Kemppi expanded offices to west-germany in 1985 - http://www.kemppi.com/inet/kemppi/en...25718C00222152Anyway - I would try to power up the unit, but he plug is missing and there are 3 wires - brown, blue and yellow/green. I'm assuming brown and blue are 2 phases. Edit:Removed the cover and yes, looks like 2 phases and ground.Last edited by K2nguru; 02-13-2015 at 03:24 AM.
Reply:Now all you need is 415V power.
Reply:Originally Posted by KelvinNow all you need is 415V power.
Reply:Originally Posted by K2nguruThe thing is quite small but yes, really heavy. I'll make some pictures of the insides when I get back home.This link suggests that Kemppi expanded offices to west-germany in 1985 - http://www.kemppi.com/inet/kemppi/en...25718C00222152Anyway - I would try to power up the unit, but he plug is missing and there are 3 wires - brown, blue and yellow/green. I'm assuming brown and blue are 2 phases. Edit:Removed the cover and yes, looks like 2 phases and ground.
Reply:Aussie power? If so, way above my pay grade.Lincoln PrecisionTig 275Miller 251Miller DialArc 250Bridgeport millHossfeld bender & diesLogan shaperJet 14 X 40 latheSouth Bend 9" 'C'Hypertherm 900Ellis 3000 band saw21"Royersford ExcelsiorTwo shops, still too many tools.
Reply:Hi if u give single phase still machine should work if machine ok only less output. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Reply:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDaveI seriously doubt you have two phase power.You will either have single phase or 3 phase power.Most people refer to your wires as "two hots and a ground."L1 and L2 are the "hots."
Reply:Did you get a good deal on it?I don't think I will ever get this electricity thing. I thought you could only do 415 volt was only 3 phase.