I just acquired a Syncrowave 250 that belonged to my uncle for most of its life. My uncle was sick with ALS for about 7 years, and recently passed last fall. He was a pro welder/blacksmith, and took care of his equipment.
I know the welder worked when he last used it, but it sat for 7 years, then was moved to an auction, and my father bought it back and it may have got a little rain on it on the ride home.(2 weeks ago)
I just hooked it up 2 nights ago, and the remote amperage control does not work. I can switch it to panel, and it will weld. I did try it on AC, DCEN, and DCEP. I tried another known-good foot control and still didn't work. I also tested mine out, and it checks out good(checked it with an ohm-meter)
I currently have the unit apart,it doesnt look like it got wet inside, and there doesn't seem to be any loose wires or burned components.
Anyone have any ideas on what else to check?
Thanks a lot!
-Anthony
I know the welder worked when he last used it, but it sat for 7 years, then was moved to an auction, and my father bought it back and it may have got a little rain on it on the ride home.(2 weeks ago)
I just hooked it up 2 nights ago, and the remote amperage control does not work. I can switch it to panel, and it will weld. I did try it on AC, DCEN, and DCEP. I tried another known-good foot control and still didn't work. I also tested mine out, and it checks out good(checked it with an ohm-meter)
I currently have the unit apart,it doesnt look like it got wet inside, and there doesn't seem to be any loose wires or burned components.
Anyone have any ideas on what else to check?
Thanks a lot!
-Anthony
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