No more Miller dual voltage machines

[mikeswelding]

I have a Passport Plus that has seen little use and certainly no abuse. Recently, and of course after the warranty had expired, the machine stopped working on the 110 volt side. The board that tells the machine which voltage to use, according to my lws repair tech, has to be replaced. Replacement cost $750!!! Never again.

[tommy2069]

to much electronics these days had an old tube tv lasted for 20 +years infact it was still workin when I junked it. bought me a nice 50"flatscreen dead in less than 10 years all the old welding machines without all the electronic cuircut boards in them will still be alive and kickin long after these newer electronic machines die.

[cruizer]

Curious, but how far off warranty was it?

[mikeswelding]

i can't remember how long it had been out of warranty - maybe 4 years?

[Miller Kevin]

Mike,

If you can get me your serial number I'll see if there is anything I can do.

[cruizer]

i can't remember how long it had been out of warranty - maybe 4 years?

The reason why I ask, is that often and Miller Kevin can attest to this is that they (Miller) often will supply the board for free and all you pay is the labour
Sometimes they have test boards. Something major like this, your tech always has the option to call Miller

[mikeswelding]

Mike,

If you can get me your serial number I'll see if there is anything I can do.

Very good to know. I will get that as soon as I get the machine back from the shop.

[mikeswelding]

The reason why I ask, is that often and Miller Kevin can attest to this is that they (Miller) often will supply the board for free and all you pay is the labour
Sometimes they have test boards. Something major like this, your tech always has the option to call Miller

Thanks for your insight and help. It is much appreciated.