Welder stats:
Older HTP micro mig welder
Looks to be in good condition

Long story shortened: I picked up a welder from a guy I know. He said it worked when he stowed it in his garage last year but when I plugged it in the wire feed motor doesnt work. I disconnected all the wires and cleaned up all the contacts but that did nothing. When you hit the trigger on the gun to feed the wire the relay kicks on but the wire feed motor doesnt do anything, and its not seized up either. Any ideas? Has anyone on here had to replace a motor because it burned up or anything like that? I really need this thing to work before summer vacation but it's given me more headache than what it's worth.

P.S. Ive contacted HTP America about it but I didnt get a response so I may drive up to their headquarters once school is out to get more info on it.

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http://www.weldingweb.com/

http://www.shopfloortalk.com/forums/index.php

http://www.hobartwelders.com/mboard/

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no prob. they should be able to help you over there. My fav. is the hobart forum . Even though yours isnt a hobart they still love to help all welders. Welding web is good too. I have many many more links if you need them.

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You might want to take the wire core (flexible spring thing) out from inside of the welding hose thing and shake it out. Corrosion builds up in there resulting in the welder working too hard and still putting out a shitty bead.

Were is it located? If it's at your rental here I'd gladly take a look at it... After all, that kind of stuff is what I concentrated in for my undergrad studies.

It might be that the motor IS working, but there is a kink or a birds nest in there.

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Yessss. I found a dead fuse on a PCB in the electronics so im hoping that's the problem. Im off to wally mart to get a new one. Wish me luck!

Also, anyone ever use this stuff or seen it sold locally? (POR-20)
http://www.eastcoastchoppersinc.com/por15/manifold-products.htm

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it wont move if the spool is too tight also . just something to check if u havent

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I have por 15 for exhaust work. Its ok but I wasnt totally happy with it. I did a DP with it and it eventually peeled. If you want to try some out i can let you borrow the pint i have.

If you want Dave i can retrofit a different fuse holder for that PCB so ordering fuses is not a problem down the road.

Terry

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Disconnect the feed motor first then try it. The feed motor could be shorted out and blowing the fuse.

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