Mystery TIG welder -footpedal needed

[Stueeee]

I have recently been given this machine, which came from a fabrication business that closed down.

There's no makers name on the welder; the only identification on this machine is a "Multi TIG" sticker on the side. I'm assuming that it's a Chinese machine, but would like to use it, as it has balance control for AC welding which my existing machine (an ancient BOC ADR 300) doesn't.

I am unfortunately addicted to the BOC machine's foot pedal current control and would like to get a foot pedal for this machine, as it does have the three pin plug/socket there for connecting one. Can anyone suggest a foot pedal that might work, or be adapted to work with this machine? I'm hoping that this welder might have been sold here with some other "manufacturers" label stuck on it.

Thanks in advance for any replies, Stuart.

 

[GrahamGKD]

Stueeee,
I think Technical Arc will make up just about any foot pedal but you would need to find out what potentiometer resistance the machine is expecting (I don't suppose there is anything on the data label on the machine or next to the pedal socket?). The Tec Arc pedals are quite expensive (I think all pedals are) but are well made. Have a look at the catalogue:

http://www.technicalarc.co.uk/index.php/download-the-all-new-20102011-catalogue

No prices in there but the one for my machine via Weldequip was over £200 if I recall.

Graham.

 

[GrahamGKD]

.... in fact FSMT1301 looks like the one for your machine (Multi TIG and three pins)!!!

G.

 

[Stueeee]

.... in fact FSMT1301 looks like the one for your machine (Multi TIG and three pins)!!!

G.

Thanks very much for that, looks like exactly what I need!

Stuart.