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Mig welder problems

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  • 21-11-2017 1:25am
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    Billyw75
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭


    Hi I’m running a murex Mig welder 260 tradesman single phase welder and of late it keeps tripping the fuse board . I had no problems with it before and now it’s acting up can anyone give any light on the subject thanks


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    Boards.ie: Niamh
    Boards.ie Employee Posts: 12,597 ✭✭✭✭✭Boards.ie: Niamh
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    Moved to the Electrical forum.

    How can I? User's guide to some features on the new site



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    Odelay
    Registered Users Posts: 3,855 ✭✭✭Odelay


    Are you running it on an extension lead? Try it without the lead. If it works you may need a heavier duty extension lead.


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    Floki
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    It does sound like a problem with the power getting to the welder than in the welder itself. The no problems beforehand could have just been softening up the power cable and it's only showing problems now that the sheaths have melted a bit.

    Is your trip switch powerful enough?
    It should be rated for 40amp for this particular welder.

    Is the cable coming to the welder thick and strong enough?
    It should be 4mm for this model.

    Manual.
    http://www.murexwelding.co.uk/manuals/other/Instruction%20Manuals/Tradesmig%20180-210-260-1.pdf


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    Bruthal
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    Billyw75 wrote: »
    Hi I’m running a murex Mig welder 260 tradesman single phase welder and of late it keeps tripping the fuse board . I had no problems with it before and now it’s acting up can anyone give any light on the subject thanks

    What breaker is it tripping. MCB, or RCD. What rating if its the MCB?

    Are you using it on the same circuit as before when it worked ok?


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