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today in ag class we was learning how to use the torch but we was just learning how to cut it on well this one kid does it and not to long after he gets it started the regulator spikes on both the acetylene and the oxygen and starts making a loud high pitched noise so i'm curious on what happen can...Yesterday, 06:05 PM
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I'm in the middle of a side project, as usual
Being a geezer, I decided I needed another 17,000Btu's in the can.
The breaker panel is powered by a 6/3 SOOW drop cord extending from the sub panel at the power pole. This handles two heaters, both 5Kw....Yesterday, 09:59 AM -
Hi, I'm using a hobart handler 190 with a spool gun, 100% argon and 4043 aluminum wire. I am trying to get a nice bead on an aluminum rod iron gate; which, I've grinded the black coating off and still cant get any better! Is there something I'm not doing correctly? Thanks in advance.Yesterday, 08:35 AM
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I've just installed LED lights on two of my helmets. They work great.
I bought the 10W CREE LED Flood lights off eBay for $14 ea. Here is one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/251426620109...109%26_rdc%3D1...03-27-2015, 06:35 PM -
I bought a Hobart GR-303 and a lot of the wires are off behind the front panel. I am looking for a schematic of the wiring for this welder if anybody would share it....08-12-2019, 09:10 PM
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Hi guys,
I'm new here. I have a hobart handler 180 that will not feed wire when on setting 2. 1,3, and 4 will feed wire just fine. Any suggestions on what I should look at? The drive will not work when setting 2 is selected.
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I have a Bobcat 250NT circa~2005 with a problem I'd like some help with. It started out with the classic "won't idle down" issue. Most common causes would be: 1. Faulty idle solenoid, 2. Faulty idle control module. Here's the diagnostic procedure performed:
1. Test solenoid...02-08-2020, 02:52 PM -
So I have a Hobart tr300 HF I've had it for roughly 15 years never used the tig on it. I only used it for stick I have been recently welding some stainless steel with it and was working great as usual. then today I went out to work with it and it is not working. It will turn on and run but I'm getting...02-17-2020, 03:46 PM