Thanks all, yes got the correct wire feed roller and it seems to feed OK, and it's not the base metal as the same happens on pieces which are clean and which welded just fine with flux cored wire. I did try removing and re-fitting the live wires and they seem OK too.
I'll start by trying a new...
Hi again all.
Since my last post my good news is that I feel I've really progressed with flux cored welding; My welds have got much neater and I've been successful in welding 1.4mm sheet and stitch welding 0.9mm sheet.
So today I thought I'll try switching to gas thinking my welds will only...
Hi guys quick update been away for a few days, now had another bash at welding. I made two major improvements... Bought an auto dimming mask instead of the handheld mask that cam with the welder.... And realised I had made a major rookie mistake previously and had forgotten to screw on the weld...
Lol, well here's the photo for your amusement - more spattering than welding! I have some learning to do as I've only ever TIG welded before and that was more than 10 years ago!
So I'm definitely a long way off demonstrating how good well the power craft can actually weld!
This was using no...
Hi guys, Jim very kindly sent me his lead and I fitted it yesterday... Pleased to say it now works!
Just wanted to express my gratitude to all of you, I originally thought being an obsolete and budget machine (and myself being a complete novice) I would have no chance.
Really glad I found...
Thanks all and Jim for the kind offer, my cable needs to be 16mm^2 or bigger, about 17cm+ long and with 8mm-10mm holes in the ends. I guess it's a long shot but if yours happens be similar then I would gladly take up your very kind offer. If not, I have found somewhere on ebay to buy the parts.
Jon
Top marks David! My cable is terribly corroded too and likewise fell apart in my hands. Photo attached.
I haven't yet replaced but fingers crossed this must be the cause of my problems and easily fixed. Many thanks indeed. I'll report back when I've replaced.
On that note, any recommendations...
Yes tried that, and it's been stored in the house (not a garage or shed)... so there doesn't appear to be any corrosion anywhere.
What I can't understand is, since there seems to be voltage at the terminals, why it doesn't produce an arc!
Thanks for the great help guys - Tim especially for talking me through it- I wouldn't have had a clue without that.
I've taken the sides off - photo attached, Tim you were right there are 2 fuses but both are fine. The relay clicks when I press the trigger and all the capacitors and connectors...
Thanks, yes I've tried both normal and reverse polarity and the connectors look good.
So if it looks like the diodes are at fault, is it possible to find the source of the problem and repair? I see what you mean about not a being a good make, if it can't arc on first use!
However I can't afford...
Hi all, I'm new to the forum, I have a Power Craft combination gas / no gas MIG welder 30-135A.... I bought it possibly 10 years ago but embarrassingly haven't attempted to use it until now (life got in the way of my welding plans, but now I finally have a worthy project!). It's been stored dry...