[TheForge] Trouble shooting welder

[JOHN CHOBRDA]

Don,
	The problem is in the replaceable tip not the ground, remove and try
cleaning the tip with one of the tip cleaners for a cutting torch, or just
replace the tip. I keep box of expendables around for just such problems.
The least bit of wear or a burr or something and mig acts up.

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[mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of PlumDon at aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 2:00 PM
To: theforge at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [TheForge] Trouble shooting welder

Hoping for some advice on a problem with my very old, much used Hobart 250  
mig welder. Whenever I pull the trigger the wire burns right up to the
nozzle  
with a flash of blue light. I have tried making sure I have a good ground
and  
filed clean the copper grounding clamps. But that didn't help.
 
Kindest thanks for any suggestions.
 
Don Plummer
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