KemppiFrog
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Hi all, first time here.
I have a Kemppi Super Kempomat. 230v aimed at the autobody trade. Probably built in 1988 (stamp on PCB).
For the last 16yrs it has been excellent on light steel & ss fabrication. Short time ago it suddenly lost power while on a small job i.e. light load.
The local agent will not help due to it's age. "Bin it" was the comment.
I have had a good look inside and there is no sign of any burning, loose connections. The PCB looks fine as well. (yes, I know...) The wire feed works OK and it makes contact but sputters as if is on low power with too much wire.
So, any ideas? or is it time to bite the bullet? If the PCB probably not worth the hassle as €€€€€ even if available. Anything else I might be able to get from Maplins.
A new unit here is €1,600. so, probably a lesser breed from Welders Warehouse.
Rgs
Andrew
I have a Kemppi Super Kempomat. 230v aimed at the autobody trade. Probably built in 1988 (stamp on PCB).
For the last 16yrs it has been excellent on light steel & ss fabrication. Short time ago it suddenly lost power while on a small job i.e. light load.
The local agent will not help due to it's age. "Bin it" was the comment.
I have had a good look inside and there is no sign of any burning, loose connections. The PCB looks fine as well. (yes, I know...) The wire feed works OK and it makes contact but sputters as if is on low power with too much wire.
So, any ideas? or is it time to bite the bullet? If the PCB probably not worth the hassle as €€€€€ even if available. Anything else I might be able to get from Maplins.
A new unit here is €1,600. so, probably a lesser breed from Welders Warehouse.
Rgs
Andrew