Roller tension

[Teaboy4]

Is it advisable to take off the pressure on the rollers when not using the set for a while.
(By lifting the the pressure mech. off the wire?)

 

[Mark 2]

The controversy rages on here.

 

[hotponyshoes]

Like asking if you should switch your hi-fi off or not. Loads of opinions!

Depends what you mean by a 'while'
I'd say rust on the wire would probably cause more of an issue over a long period than anything else..
If I didn't plan to use a welder for a month or more and it had steel wire fitted id wind the wire back onto the drum so it's not sat in the liner. Then drop a couple of silica jels on it and wrap it up or take it off and store it somewhere dry.

 

[Morris]

I've never slackened mine off. It has periods of not being used but never had any issues. It's a Sealey (not noted for the best of wire feeds) and 20+ years old.

 

[bourbon]

never slackened the wire feed on mine either

 

[Cobbler]

Nor me

 

[BrokenBiker]

Never taken the tension off any of the migs I've had...if its known that it's not going to be used for a good while I generally take the wire out anyway to store it and prevent rust