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welder spitting an spatter for a few seconds
cnfabo - February 11th, 2015 at 10:01 AM

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 - February 11th, 2015 at 05:22 PM

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.

cnfabo - February 12th, 2015 at 08:58 AM

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