Need help with dual mig 151 weld machine

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Hello I'm looking for any info about troubleshooting and repairing a chicago electric dual mig 151 welder.  I bought it for 25$, knew it didn't work.  When I hooked it up to 220 the power switch lit up but nothing else.  I'd like to fix it, I bought it cause I figured I could fix it and learn how to weld (I'm brand new to welding)   the manual I got off the net sucks, so if that's your answer, I've already gone that route with no success.  If anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated.   Inspecting it visually I think someone has already fooled around with it so pictures of the inside would be very useful as wellThank you
Reply:A photo would help.Odds are it the relay it is a weak point.The 170 looks like the update and mine I upgrade the relay to a mag starter. Dave

Originally Posted by Hungryghost

Hello I'm looking for any info about troubleshooting and repairing a chicago electric dual mig 151 welder.  I bought it for 25$, knew it didn't work.  When I hooked it up to 220 the power switch lit up but nothing else.  I'd like to fix it, I bought it cause I figured I could fix it and learn how to weld (I'm brand new to welding)   the manual I got off the net sucks, so if that's your answer, I've already gone that route with no success.  If anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated.   Inspecting it visually I think someone has already fooled around with it so pictures of the inside would be very useful as wellThank you
Reply:I should said all switches are weak and rectifiers. The rest of welder is good.Dave

Originally Posted by Hungryghost

Hello I'm looking for any info about troubleshooting and repairing a chicago electric dual mig 151 welder.  I bought it for 25$, knew it didn't work.  When I hooked it up to 220 the power switch lit up but nothing else.  I'd like to fix it, I bought it cause I figured I could fix it and learn how to weld (I'm brand new to welding)   the manual I got off the net sucks, so if that's your answer, I've already gone that route with no success.  If anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated.   Inspecting it visually I think someone has already fooled around with it so pictures of the inside would be very useful as wellThank you
Reply:thank you for the info, for some reason i cant post pics.  ill keep trying though.
Reply:If using phone to post photos it is a pain Need to switch to desktop mode Dave

Originally Posted by Hungryghost

thank you for the info, for some reason i cant post pics.  ill keep trying though.