Evening all, can anyone point me in the right direction for parts for a cenotaph auto star 180, specifically the gas solenoid, or worst case, any recommendations on a small mig that won’t break the bank, it’s only for body panels and repair patches
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The gas solenoids are pretty generic the voltage is the thing to check 12 / 24 or 240V on most welders
Have a read through here but check yours is the same and being fed with power
Have a read through here but check yours is the same and being fed with power
Cebora 160 gas solenoid
I have a Cebora 160 I’ve no information with it the gas is on all the time I suspect the solenoid is stuck open And probably needs replacing. Does anyone know what the operating voltage is and where I can get one from.
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You will need to determine the operating voltage of the solenoid and if it's AC or DC. It may be marked on the coil part of the device.
What is wrong with your original one?
It is possible to service (clean) them.
Clean the rubber tip and the little hole it blocks (with a cotton bud.
What is wrong with your original one?
It is possible to service (clean) them.
Clean the rubber tip and the little hole it blocks (with a cotton bud.
I’ve taken it off, I will post a pic tmmra, but basically the gas is constant so I’m taking a guess the solenoids stuck open, it looks tamper proof to be fair, I was hoping to strip and clean, I’ve emailed a few solenoid suppliers with all the details and dosnt seem to be any interest, I bought the welder a couple years ago off a mate who’s dad had passed away, it’s donkeys years old and really isn’t in the best of condition, I’m airing on the side of just buying a hobby mig but it’s been so long since I was in the trade it’s a minefield of generic Chinese welders it would appear
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As said,
It's simple enough to replace with a generic/aftermarket part.
If the operating voltage is not printed on it somewhere then just put a multimeter on the wires and see what it reads when you pull the trigger.
I would say a old cebora that's had a bit of love would be better than any cheap new machine and you'd probably be looking at spending £500+ to get much improvement over it
It's simple enough to replace with a generic/aftermarket part.
If the operating voltage is not printed on it somewhere then just put a multimeter on the wires and see what it reads when you pull the trigger.
I would say a old cebora that's had a bit of love would be better than any cheap new machine and you'd probably be looking at spending £500+ to get much improvement over it
thats what i thought, i shall start the search
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One quick check would be to unplug the power to the solenoid and see if it is still allowing flow. If so it is getting a false "power on" from the pcb.
You could blow into the gas in pipe to test or use some low <10psi compressed air to save getting a bottle connected up.
I would be surprised if the valve assembly did not come apart (just watch out for the small return spring in the steel plunger.
I should have some like the one in pic kicking about but they are 24v DC, Did chuck several out the other month...
You could blow into the gas in pipe to test or use some low <10psi compressed air to save getting a bottle connected up.
I would be surprised if the valve assembly did not come apart (just watch out for the small return spring in the steel plunger.
I should have some like the one in pic kicking about but they are 24v DC, Did chuck several out the other month...
thanks for the reply mate, very much appreciated, ill be getting it out thisavo and having a good look and will try what youve mentioned, will keep you posted
