Spectrum 375 Problem

[johns6]

Thanks I checked.

[johns6]

Today when I turned on my 375 the green power light would not come on. The fan did momentarily come on, but then went off. I checked my line voltage (243) and tried switching unit on and off but would not come on. Day before it was running fine. Have I overlooked anything or is it broke?

[johns6]

Once on my 210, the wire was pinched on the spool near the outer edge. I pulled off a few yards of wire to where the wire was wound better and the problem went away. Bad section on the spool.

[johns6]

Are you sure these are made by Ridgid? I can't find any information about them....

[johns6]

Thanks, the seller for some reason thinks that this is a 460 volt only machine. I really don't need it but for the right price I wouldn't mind having an ac/dc stick machine. I am still a bit unsure,upon closer inspection, the page 9 instructions is for the 230/400 volt, 300/200 amp machine. so maybe...

[johns6]

It is the Thunderbolt AC/DC made in 1997 serial #KH359325. I looked up owners manual http://www.millerwelds.com/om/o316f_mil.pdf online and on page 8 and 9 I believe it shows that this change can be made, but i'm not positive. If someone could verify this it would be helpful.

[johns6]

I am looking at a used Thunderbolt ac/dc 225 that I am told is 460 volt input. Can it be changed or converted to 230 volt?

[johns6]

For what it's worth, I bought a Snapper commercial lawnmower in 1986 That has a Wisconsin Robin Teledyne engine. To this day it starts on the first pull. But if I were to get a new Bobcat or Trailblazer I would really be in a dilemma as to which engine to get. So I really think this would be a good...

[johns6]

If i'm not mistaken the 375 requires 4.5 cfm at 60 psi. I have a 375, and personally I think you need a bigger compressor. My compressor is rated at 6.6 cfm @40 psi and 5.8 cfm @ 90 psi. You will be disappointed if have an inadequate air supply.

[johns6]

Out of curiosity I called Miller and asked them about a power cord change. I was told point blank that whoever told me this didn't know what they were talking about and I wouldn't notice a bit of difference. Just thought everyone would like to know Miller's stance on this

[johns6]

I'm already running in on 240 and a 30 amp breaker.So I might just up it to 10-3 wire and put on a heavier plug. My plug now is rated 20 amp. Per owners manual Miller only recommends a 15 amp minimum breaker on 240, so maybe I won't see any benefits in output performance. Thanks for the help.

[johns6]

Hawk, not really disappointed. Just seems like the ground wire is a little on the small side. I especially don't like the stiffness of the wire. It would just seem a lot nicer if it had the same ground cable as the 625. Anyways thanks for the reply. Also read the post you referred me to on the power...

[johns6]

I have read where this machine will benefit from a larger power cord. It comes with a 14-3 cord so I assume 12-3 or 10-3 would be better. What benefits can I expect if any? What I really want to change is the ground cable. It is just a stiff little wire that really looks cheap on this cutter. Come...

[johns6]

Sorry Scott, I made the same typo twice. It is the 380....

[johns6]

I am fairly certain it is #12 wire, am going to check it out today. The compressor was a Sears Craftsman (Campbell Hausfeld) that I got new back in the 70's, about a 3 to 5 hp with 20 galllon tank. All I know is that I showed it to the electrician and he put in the matching receptecle. Why he put...