M martin h Member Messages 3 Feb 20, 2008 #1 my welder does not work. when i turn it on the only sign of life is the fan. no wire feed gas or arc. anyone got any suggestions as to where to start.
my welder does not work. when i turn it on the only sign of life is the fan. no wire feed gas or arc. anyone got any suggestions as to where to start.
rtbcomp Moderator Messages 18,584 Location Sheffield UK Feb 20, 2008 #2 The first things I'd look for is a blown fuse inside, faulty trigger switch or bad/broken connection between the torch and the unit.
The first things I'd look for is a blown fuse inside, faulty trigger switch or bad/broken connection between the torch and the unit.
Robotstar5 Casanunda Staff member Messages 21,460 Location Birmingham Feb 21, 2008 #3 First thing I do is short the euroconnector contacts on the weldset (usually with a bent piece of welding wire), instantly proves it's the set or harness at fault.
First thing I do is short the euroconnector contacts on the weldset (usually with a bent piece of welding wire), instantly proves it's the set or harness at fault.