Blackstone WEL161 voltage selector switch

DavidG · Wednesday at 1:14 AM

My voltage selector switch has a number of the ranges nonfunctional. Can anyone tell me where I could find a replacement for it? This is for a Blackstone model 98161 / WEL161 mig welder

eddie49 · Wednesday at 5:58 PM

Hi and welcome to the Forum !

How many voltage ranges does your MIG welder have? These rotary switches are typically fairly simple, being 1-pole X-way, but they look complex due to the linking of multiple levels of switch wafers in a stack.
I do not know the "Blackstone" name, but the control dials on the right of your photo look like those typical on Migatronic welders, so your machine may be a clone of the Danish Migatronic brand. Could you post some more photos to help identify the specific model?

eddie49 · Wednesday at 6:23 PM

Update:
Using the "98161" number I found that, rather than Blackstone, the model name may be "Blackhawk":

Blackhawk Mig Welder WEL-161 98161

Blackhawk gas mig welder, this is an older unit but can deliver up to 140A. Haven't used it in a while so need to clear out some room in the shop. Comes with a roll of wire in the machine and one extra. Also has a new gas regulator with it. Doesn't come with any gas bottle. Requires a...

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Jun 17, 2012

Can anybody help me with the three lower dials and their 3 position control switch. The decals show the first control to have a top-hat symbol, the second one an inverted top-hat and the third one the letter t. Along side the switch the three symbols are ; --- linked to first dial, a double top-hat symbol linked to dial 2, and a full stop linked to the lower dial. I hope the photos are clear enough to make out.
Regards, Michael T