Blackline mig 200

[Mrlooney136]

Help, got blackline mig200, stick works great, but as soon as l started to mig, power lead got that hot it burnt through out cable cover, it's on its own 32amp breaker , any ideas before cable went up in smoke it did weld but even on max it was like it was on a low power settings,

 

[angellonewolf]

cant help on this but alot of people will be along soon

 

[Mrlooney136]

OK thanks

 

[MoreWellie]

sounds like a return/earth problem where the welding current is returning through the mains lead earth

the return lead on the welder should be isolated from mains earth to prevent this happening but if the welder has been "modified" then this may not be the case and if you had a poor connection on the return lead it could light up the earth in the mains lead

 

[Mrlooney136]

I have check, first time lv had blackline set never had this happen before,, l give wiring a good check, thanks

 

[jordan1]

I am thinking of buying a similar machine, these have been on the go for a long time with good reviews. Did you buy it new?, there is a 12months warranty with them.