I have ordered a new 24v transformer so hopefully this will be a fix. I will let all know supplier etc on here for any future queries. Note although i have used the welder a lot up until now i have never had reason to remove the side panels, after doing so and closer inspection i suggest any owner of one of these welders do, as i have found unsoldered and twisted together wires covered only by unshrunk heat shrink. Most likely cause of the problem. Worse still plug fuse was bypassed with a soldered rod. Looking at this i am kind of pleased i only have a blown transformer. If welder works after this has all been sorted it will have been worth the hassle.
Thanks for the help and i will keep all up to date>
Griff
Thanks for the help and i will keep all up to date>
Griff