thermal arc va 2000 wire feeder

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picked a new one up at an auction recently . . for power  it has a 6ft cord with 19 pin connections on both ends ,  I know one goes on the wire feeder , the question is where or what do I plug the other one into . if I can I would like have the wire feeder as a stand alone and not have to purchase a fancy power source I wont use . Is there such a thing as an adapter with a connecting 19 pin socket plus a plug on the other end to plug into a 120 outlet . it seems simple but is it . Also can I use flux core on this machine . help would be appreciated . yes the feeder runs on 120 volts
Reply:A wire feeder needs the fancy power source.Although you don't need a fancy one but you still need the power source but I don't know if you can use the TA feeder you have with a different brand power source.Ed Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:The power source supplies welding power the 120v is control power as opposed to 12 or 24v control power. 120v runs the meters and the drive roll motor only.thermal arc mst400, va4000 feeder, lincoln 175 min, victor torches, miller s32p feeder, air arc k4000 for work.
Reply:Originally Posted by adam21584The power source supplies welding power the 120v is control power as opposed to 12 or 24v control power. 120v runs the meters and the drive roll motor only.
Reply:That feeder is meant to be used with Thermal Arc power supplies that have a 19-pin connection. It may be possible to adapt it to work with Miller power sources but it would require a custom cable.JohnA few weldersA lot of hammersA whole lot of C-clamps
Reply:Dea at Justarc can set you up with a cable.....http://www.justarc.com/The VA-2000 is a real good feeder,that you can use Miller drive rolls with. Just have to use the Thermal guide tubes. It has a four position run-in speed, so it will adapt to other power sources pretty well. Probably could not use the remote feeder voltage without some pot matching/etc..With a Thermal-arc Late model Sanrex inverter power source, might be one of the best short-arc machines you will ever weld with. (IMO)  Esab/Lorch ET-220iEsab 160i caddyThermal LM-200 Lincoln feedersThermal Pee-Wee 85sThermal 60i- 3phase /RPC powered (Beast)Thermal Drag-gun 35CINE 1500 Klutch 140i
Reply:Originally Posted by Silicon-basedThat feeder is meant to be used with Thermal Arc power supplies that have a 19-pin connection. It may be possible to adapt it to work with Miller power sources but it would require a custom cable.John
Reply:Originally Posted by Brand XDea at Justarc can set you up with a cable.....http://www.justarc.com/The VA-2000 is a real good feeder,that you can use Miller drive rolls with. Just have to use the Thermal guide tubes. It has a four position run-in speed, so it will adapt to other power sources pretty well. Probably could not use the remote feeder voltage without some pot matching/etc..With a Thermal-arc Late model Sanrex inverter power source, might be one of the best short-arc machines you will ever weld with. (IMO)
Reply:thks john   for the info
Reply:I will likely use this connection thks
Reply:adam   just getting back into welding and bought the  feeder as part of a pkg , I didn't want to put a lot into  it but it looks like I may have to if I want to use the wire feeder , thks for your info - bob
Reply:It will be worth it being able to use wire and stick they are smooth machines. Keep a eye out thermal arc power sources sometimes go cheap but any name brand power source should work.thermal arc mst400, va4000 feeder, lincoln 175 min, victor torches, miller s32p feeder, air arc k4000 for work.
Reply:Originally Posted by adam21584It will be worth it being able to use wire and stick they are smooth machines. Keep a eye out thermal arc power sources sometimes go cheap but any name brand power source should work.
Reply:What Miller drive rolls are you comparing them too? I use them on my  Thermal ultra feed 1000 feeder,(Same basic feeder as the VA-2000) and my friend uses Thermal rolls on his Miller #60 series feeder. Does not matter if it's a 4 roll or two roll feeder from either company. Do you need pictures to prove it?Esab/Lorch ET-220iEsab 160i caddyThermal LM-200 Lincoln feedersThermal Pee-Wee 85sThermal 60i- 3phase /RPC powered (Beast)Thermal Drag-gun 35CINE 1500 Klutch 140i