Variable amperage with HF 251

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Does any one know if there is a way to use the Miller HF 251 with either a foot pedal or a roller switch? My Shopmaster has the switch for variable amperage and the 14 pin plug. It is also CV/CC.
Reply:Yep. The 251 does have a remote plug on the front. Then another 14 pin cable goin from the 251 to the machine. Set machine to remote and you're gtg. Ran this a few months ago in Stanland.NickESAB CaddyTig 2200iPowermax 45MM140 (Sold)
Reply:What Snuffy said Bob.  The HF-250D-1 is a perfect match for your Shopmaster.  Too bad I just sold the spare one I had for sale here.MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:I've been waiting on you Duane. Not that I don't trust Snuffy but that I know you are the Miller man. Mine is the 251D-1. Will that still work?
Reply:My apologies!  I mistyped. Should have said "251" which my spare was and is equipped with the 14-pin control cables that you need.  I have NO idea why I typed 250 which is the former unit that had 5-pin control cables.MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:Thanks Snuffy and thanks Duane.
Reply:Originally Posted by duaneb55My apologies!  I mistyped. Should have said "251" which my spare was and is equipped with the 14-pin control cables that you need.  I have NO idea why I typed 250 which is the former unit that had 5-pin control cables.
Reply:Thanks 7A749. Being in business over 30 years and all my stuff getting older, it makes me feel a whole lot better about making it last until I don't want to do this any more, that you guys are on here to help out.
Reply:Originally Posted by 7A749Well, I'm not Duane.... It was for older Miller machines using the 5 pin amp control.The Gold Star SS comes immediately to mind.Miller consolidated their remote configuration into the 14 pin by the early/mid '90's & have been using it ever since. If you had a 14 pin remote, you can easily make a patch cable to connect it too. Being you do not have any remote capability, you'll just have to live with one amperage setting
Reply:Originally Posted by GravelThanks, DQ! HAHA!So, what machines have the 14-pin (preferably something I might find on CL without spending thousands)?
Reply:Thanks Snuffy and thanks Duane.
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Reply:Originally Posted by duaneb55Shopmasters, XMTs (no AC so an HF-251D would be kind of a mute point), Maxtrons (again - DC only) , Legends (with remote option), Trailblazers . . .
Reply:Depends on how expensive and how much it would cost to get it to Houston...GravelThe difference between theory and practice is that in theory there is no difference.