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I have a power MIG 216 and when you set the wire speed and start welding it changes speed and is not consistent...I've watched the drive system while a friend welds and it stays consistent, just not at tip while welding....is this a liner issue?

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Potentially, I would tighten tension on the feed wheels slightly first and see if this improves it. Also blow out the cabinet on a periodic basis as debris can also build up in the knurlings of the feed wheels. If it does not, pull out the liner and check it for kinks or other damage.

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  • Posted on Feb 27, 2009

SOURCE: SP-250 power supply problem

When you pull the trigger the wire should feed imediately, if it dosn't then this will give you the problem. first check the clutch on the wire spool, this is in the centre post that the spool goes on the nut/screw should allow the wire spool to turn easly without tention,
if the spool runs on adjust the cluch. Check the shaft that the rollers are atached they should be held with key-way to stop them slipping, re-adjust the WFS ensure the wire feeds fast or slow as you rotate the WFS control and ensure the wire feeds instantly, lastly make shore the rollers are correct: the right size

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  • Posted on Mar 27, 2009

SOURCE: clarke weld 85 en welds when gun trigger is not operated

hello make sure its not set on auto or the pin inside the set is not bent good luck

shaun

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 25, 2009

SOURCE: Welder not welding

SOunds like your ground is not connected solidly either inside the machine or at the ground clamp. Check to make sure the ground wire at the clamp is not broken then make sure the ground wire is connected solidly inside the machine.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 07, 2009

SOURCE: power mig astro power 110 burns wire off at tip

I have the same welder. Worked well for 15 years until the drive bearing stopped spinning. I cleaned and oiled the bearing and it has been working like a coon on the farm since. Nice 120 volt welder....

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 02, 2009

SOURCE: wire broken off inside of liner in mig gun hose

about the only thing to do is take the gun of the unit ,place it straight in line on the floor or bench and try to hand feed the wire back the other way.good luck,this will be a lucky thing if it works.i dont understand how the wire broke off in the first place.

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