Eland wire feed problems

[v10mike]

I have an Eland MIG 130, and the wire feed has just failed. I hadn't used the machine for a few months, and at first it would only run the wire very slowly. After about a minute, it started working normally, and I could adjust the speed using the control, but it seemed to be struggling to feed the wire. A bit later on it went to full speed, and the speed control now has no effect. The timer controls still work as normal, though.

Any ideas what the problem might be? Is there anyone that could service the drive board?

It's a good solid welder, so I don't really want to scrap it.

 

[weldequip]

It could even be as simple as a blocked torch lining & rusty wire, as you say you haven't used the set for a few month's. If, however, the wire speed is coming out at full pelt with no control it'll be the potentiometer on the board.
It's an old machine so you'll not get a replacement board, although should be able to get it repaired.
weldequip

 

[v10mike]

I backed off the tension on the wire feed and ran it without load, so although it might have been rusty wire that caused it to fail it's not the problem now. I'm thinking maybe overcurrent has blown a transistor -I struggle to see why the potentiometer should go o/c. Do you know anywhere that might repair the board?

 

[madkayaker]

Hello Welcome
Diy Welding repair PCB. He's on here so send a PM.