Any Pow-Con pros out there?

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I have 200 amp Pow-Con Power Drive I mig. For some reason It keeps blowing fuses. It will weld for a few minutes and then it blows a fuse. It's not the twist out fuse in the back either. Its this special 30 amp fuse inside the machine that goes. Any clues? I would really like to see this machine up and running. I hear when they're good they're very good but when they're bad they're very, very bad._________________________________________________Ford MillerLincolnPow-ConSmithMillwaukeeHougenJacksonwww.provisero.com
Reply:there are a couple, and I am sure they will chime in, but in california there is a company that rebuilds themDynasty 200DXPassport plus w/ spoolmate 100victor 315c oxy/(act and prop)Miller digital elitemilwaukee power tools
Reply:I think I know who you're referring to. I forget the name but its the grey and blue company I believe. I'm hoping it's a simpler fix._________________________________________________Ford MillerLincolnPow-ConSmithMillwaukeeHougenJacksonwww.provisero.com
Reply:Yea arc products no longer supports the pow con line.    they were bought out by Lincoln electric and dumped the pow con support.Vantage 500's LN-25's, VI-400's, cobramatics, Miller migs, synch 350 LX, Powcon inverters, XMT's, 250 Ton Acurrpress 12' brake, 1/4" 10' Atlantic shear,Koikie plasma table W/ esab plasmas. marvel & hyd-mech saws, pirrana & metal muncher punches.
Reply:Yep arc products no longer does any support for powcon and the tech that worked for them I not there anymore.    Have u tried running it on stick mode?    Run a bunch of beads back to back and see if u have the same problem.....I have the manual for the 200sm if u need it...  Does the machine shut down completely when that fuse blows?   If so I would also look for a short in your power supply cable or the connections to the power switch inside the machine.U could try calling ArconWelding and see if any of their tech are willing to help you out as their machines are basiclly the same as Powcons.Last edited by soutthpaw; 08-21-2012 at 01:41 AM.Tiger Sales:  AHP Distributor    www.tigersalesco.comAHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P,  Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.  For Sale:  Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun.  Lincoln Wirematic 250
Reply:I'll try that. Thanks southpaw. I may take you up on that manual offer._________________________________________________Ford MillerLincolnPow-ConSmithMillwaukeeHougenJacksonwww.provisero.com
Reply:Originally Posted by CertifiableI'll try that. Thanks southpaw. I may take you up on that manual offer.