[TheForge] hobart handler problem

[Larry and Pat Brown]

I have an old one, black case, and if I remember it is rated for 28 amps 
input. How does it seem to weld? any changes? If you are concerned take the 
cover off and check your connections (UNPLUGED) then check to make sure you 
fan is working ok and blow all the dirt out before reassembling. How old is 
the machine? I have had no mercy on mine and had to replace a few parts.
L Brown

At 09:52 PM 9/9/2003 -0700, you wrote:
>My wife has been complaining that the little "135" wire feed is making the
>lights go dim- the 220v stick welder doesn't do that near as bad.
>I took it to Brother-in-law's place to weld and he put an in-line meter on
>it and said it was drawing well over 30 amps- like, 34 or 5!!!
>No wonder.
>Anybody had one of these act up? Just put a new tip in it...
>Andy G.