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Weren’t Snap On welders just a rebadged welder? Can’t remember what make though
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Here is a Snap-on S-MIG 185X :
www.easyliveauction.com
According to the dataplate, it is made in PRC ( China ).
That transformer looks rated at about 150VA ( ~ Watts ). The Part Number VC055001-5E "Control Transformer" is used in a welder made by the French company Celette:
and also this German version:
The circuit diagrams for both those machines show that only the 27volt secondary is used. Could you check the wiring on your Snap-on welder to confirm that the 8-volt secondary is actually used? If not used, then only a 27v transformer is required, and maybe a 24v one would be good enough to do the job.
Here is a Snap-on S-MIG 185X :
A SNAP ON S MIG 185X MIG WELDER (VENDOR STATES GOOD WORKING ORDER BUT NO WARRANTY GIVEN) NO VAT
A SNAP ON S MIG 185X MIG WELDER (VENDOR STATES GOOD WORKING ORDER BUT NO WARRANTY GIVEN) N... in Monthly Auction of... (14 Feb 23) by Ashley Waller Ltd
That transformer looks rated at about 150VA ( ~ Watts ). The Part Number VC055001-5E "Control Transformer" is used in a welder made by the French company Celette:
and also this German version:
The circuit diagrams for both those machines show that only the 27volt secondary is used. Could you check the wiring on your Snap-on welder to confirm that the 8-volt secondary is actually used? If not used, then only a 27v transformer is required, and maybe a 24v one would be good enough to do the job.
Only a thought. Buy someone else’s junk just for the parts.
Have a read Description
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/156707082110?
Have a read Description
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/156707082110?
As an example, a simple search using Google for "24 volt transformer" shows this transformer with two 24v secondaries:
Putting the two secondaries in parallel would give a power rating of 50 VA, which may be just enough - unless the wirefeed motor is very large.
However, as I said, you would first need to check the wiring to confirm that the 8 volt secondary which was present on the original transformer is not actually required.
RS PRO 504-638 STEP DOWN TRANSFORMER 2X 25VA MAX NEW IN BOX SEE PHOTOS | eBay UK
We make every effort to capture any issues, marks, blemishes, or notable features worth showcasing. The item condition will be clearly stated as one of the following: NEW, NEW (other), Refurbished, Used, or Spares & Repairs.
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However, as I said, you would first need to check the wiring to confirm that the 8 volt secondary which was present on the original transformer is not actually required.
