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Hello all,Recently purchased a brand new Lincoln 180T off Craigslist. Wired a separate 30 Amp, 220 circuit for it, tested the outlet and made sure that it had power, then assembled the 180T per instructions on manual. After double checking all connections, I plugged it into the outlet and no power whatsoever. I tried calling Lincoln but they were already closed for business. Any suggestions on what to check? Appreciate any assistance the forum could offer.
Reply:When you checked the outlet for 220 did you probe both hots for 220 or each to ground/neutral for 110?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:Did you confirm the 'Identity Plug Configuration' at J4 is for 230V?And of course did you check the circuit breaker to make sure it wasn't tripped?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 checked each to ground which read 110. The circuit breaker wasn't tripped and as far as the "Identity Plug Configuration at J4", I have no clue what you mean by this.
Reply:Originally Posted by Sollow_X08I checked each to ground which read 110. The circuit breaker wasn't tripped and as far as the "Identity Plug Configuration at J4", I have no clue what you mean by this.
Reply:Ed,Nope, I'm not getting a 220 V reading between the two hots. What did I do wrong?
Reply:That's where I was headed Ed.It's probably that both sides of your breaker (in the house/shop electrical panel) is being fed from the same incoming power leg.  If so, move the breaker down one slot and recheck.J4 and plug identification configurations are shown in the electrical diagrams of your manual and determine the operating voltage.Last edited by duaneb55; 10-29-2008 at 10:51 PM.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 duaneb55,I think that's the problem. I will move it down a slot tomorrow. Thanks for the help. I was so excited to energize  my new weldor and I didn't pay attention to detail. Great forum!
Reply:We've seen it happen before and it's just easy to miss.  Hope that's it and don't forget to keep us posted!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:And if all else fails....GROUND TO NEUTRALNOT serious advice, just someone revisiting his worst moment"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Well, I've never made a mistake. You can ask my ex-wife. 9-11-2001......We Will Never ForgetRetired desk jockey. Hobby weldor with a little training. Craftsman O/A---Flat, Vert, Ovhd, Horz. Miller Syncrowave 250
Reply:Saw ya at the "wedding", shoulda said hello"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammAnd if all else fails....GROUND TO NEUTRALNOT serious advice, just someone revisiting his worst moment
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammSaw ya at the "wedding", shoulda said hello
Reply:Originally Posted by Craig in DenverHey, I saw you. You were the guy wearing BLACK.