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That's typical for Miller. My friend has a Miller 200 MIG welder that's been used frequently at his machine shop for the more than 30 years he's owned it. Nothing needed but the usual consumables and one new Bernard gun. Most Lincolns are pretty much as reliable as well.But they do get old and tired. My 250 - bought new in '91 - has had one component failure - just a selector switch
My son has one of the brand new miller inverter wleders. I tried it and didn't think it welded a bit better. Now it does weigh less than 1/4 of my blue box.
its real easy - if its a blue box, its a good welder.
You did very good, can't be that old with the digital readouts. I have a 500s much older than yours and love it for welding the bigger stuff. Did it come with a torch and pedal?
This foot pedal should work, just get a CK torch FOOT PEDAL FOR MILLER WELDERS 043554 194744 RFCS-14 - DYNASTY MAXSTAR SYNCROWAVE | eBay
Unfortunately no it didn't come with a torch and pedal.
Anybody have any suggestions for torch and pedal? Should I just stick with the miller stuff?
Don't forget that you live in a cold climate and will need antifreeze if you get a tig cooler. I have always used the Miller coolant which is quite expensive. I have heard of others using automotive antifreeze with different levels of success. If you have questions call Miller tech support, they have always been helpful.
Apparently,the use of automotive coolant in a TIG welder cooling unit is a sore spot with the manufacturers and welding machine owners. Internet wars have been fought over the use of various items that are unusual or less expensive than the "right stuff".
I use distilled water with a cup of Lysol to keep the bugs out. It's fine where I am since it never gets below 40 deg. F. in my shop area. In the past I've used the Miller Coolant but it's way too expensive for my taste.
I've also used Dex-Cool auto coolant about 25% with distilled water with no apparent harm.
Thanks, that is good to know. I have heard people say it didn't weld as good with auto antifreeze so I just bought the Miller product. I will be changing it this fall. As far as foot pedals I never liked the factory Miller unit. It is taller and my knee would be sore after a short time. The SSC is like the factory Lincoln pedal which I prefer.
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