I just picked up this machine guy said he used it a yr ago on 575 volts he now has converted it to 230 volt but never tested it.I bought it pluged it in you can hear a little huuummmm I then turn the switch on and the fan comes on with my arc welding cables on the machine does nothing.I noticed the contactor isn't getting engauged so I wedged it in with a piece of wood at full amperage it stick welds very week like 40-50 amps it feels like.So my first problem is why isn't the contactor kicking in? And second why is there not full amperage can anyone help me out please
Reply:The fan and contacter maybe on 240 volt but the welder/transformer is on 575 volt If you have a schematic on welder I can help youDave
Originally Posted by drifterhp
I just picked up this machine guy said he used it a yr ago on 575 volts he now has converted it to 230 volt but never tested it.I bought it pluged it in you can hear a little huuummmm I then turn the switch on and the fan comes on with my arc welding cables on the machine does nothing.I noticed the contactor isn't getting engauged so I wedged it in with a piece of wood at full amperage it stick welds very week like 40-50 amps it feels like.So my first problem is why isn't the contactor kicking in? And second why is there not full amperage can anyone help me out please
Reply:I sent you a private message
Reply:We have confimed the machine is setup for 230 volts properly the contactor wont pull in but if I wedge it in and the tig pedal is unplugged from the machine I can stick weld with the machine at full amperage it feels like im only getting 40-50 amps if any of the 4 diodes in the back near the fan are gone what would the symptoms be?
Reply:As per our P/MThis is what I have and you are welcome to it.The wires are cut long enough to still figure out where they go...
[ATTACH=CONFIG]1691129[/ATTACHLet me know......zap!
Attached Images
I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing
Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Update..Received word that the repairs have been made with the parts I supplied and life is good again.Love it when things go RIGHT for a change...
...zap!
I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing
Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Yes this is correct replace the hole unit show not really sure what was the cause but the machine now works thanks again Zapster
发表于 2021-9-1 23:18:36
