welder spitting an spatter for a few seconds

cnfabo Custom Title Time!

1,353 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 11 Feb 2015, 10:01 am

#1008238

hi guys,anyone know why my welder all of a sudden started to spit and spatter for the first 3 plus seconds then welds fine....i have not changed a thing from the other day when i was using it...

thanks
fabo

helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 11 Feb 2015, 5:22 pm

#1008258

The wire feed motor may be worn out, or the wire feed rollers, or the wire liner needs changing. Do a google search on your model of welder, and see if there are any service schedules or info on the problem.

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cnfabo Custom Title Time!

1,353 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 12 Feb 2015, 8:58 am

#1008288

Thanks helbus,I gave the earth cable a jiggle and presto!!!!!!