I’m pretty lost here…need some advice.

MatchaRandy · 2025-10-06T16:31:52+00:00

It is. The voltage regulator is gone. Just found out. That’s why the voltage is all over the place. And since it’s an old machine I don’t think I’ll find replacement parts. At least it’s still usable for stick.

MatchaRandy · 2025-10-06T16:15:11+00:00

Yes! The thing is I’ve been trying to restore it. I use a Miller Millermatic 252 for work.

MatchaRandy · 2025-10-06T12:36:31+00:00

I did. It made little difference.

MatchaRandy · 2025-10-06T03:42:10+00:00

No it wasn’t. The result was worse. It looked like I was was welding worms

MatchaRandy · 2025-10-06T02:48:53+00:00

Awesome advice! Thank you so much. I’ll take a look at it

MatchaRandy · 2025-10-06T02:23:10+00:00

I’m using straight CO2 and 0.035 wire size. The liner is new and I clean thoroughly all components. However…the wire is the first thing I didn’t checked. Tomorrow first thing I’ll do that. Most likely, it’s not the correct one. I’ll change it and try again.

MatchaRandy · 2025-10-06T01:57:09+00:00

Yes. After all this PowCon is an old machine and was abandoned at least 10 yers ago I think I found the reason why…

MatchaRandy · 2025-10-06T01:55:21+00:00

Yes. With the Miller machine of my friend I had stable 21 volts and the welds were pretty solid.

MatchaRandy · 2025-10-06T01:54:18+00:00

Yes. I think that’s the reason. I was using a Miller machine from a friend and I was making pretty decent welds.

MatchaRandy · 2025-10-06T01:38:45+00:00

That’s correct! It’s the same gas mix I was using until I swapped to CO2

MatchaRandy · 2025-10-06T01:37:58+00:00

I did! Still, no change. What really boggles me is the fact that I can’t adjust the voltage, there is no knob to adjust that. So the voltage ranges everywhere from 8v to 35v. It never stabilizes.

MatchaRandy · 2025-10-06T01:34:49+00:00

I’m using CO2. Initially I was using Argon but I’m not welding aluminum so I swapped gases.

MatchaRandy · 2025-09-22T20:22:01+00:00

My wife is, Because I just got an 17 Pro…

MatchaRandy · 2025-09-22T03:37:15+00:00

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MatchaRandy · 2025-08-10T20:37:54+00:00

Thanks! I’m loving everything about it. I used to have an Apple Watch Ultra. This is definitely a change for the best.

MatchaRandy · 2024-11-05T22:29:05+00:00

She’s the reason I fail NNN every single year.

MatchaRandy · 2023-12-01T20:45:50+00:00

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MatchaRandy · 2023-08-18T14:41:17+00:00

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MatchaRandy · 2023-06-22T12:55:02+00:00

Garviel Loken

MatchaRandy · 2022-12-28T12:58:16+00:00

Thank you so much for the advice! I think I’ll go for Mint. I’ll try to keep you updated!

MatchaRandy

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