dsparks1024
New member
I just want to start out by saying that I have never welded before in my life and would like to learn how. That being said, I have a possibly dumb question... I have a Lincoln AC/DC225/125 arc welder and I can not seem to get it to turn on.
I checked the outlet and it has 245V being supplied to it. When I plug the welder in and flip the switch to on, nothing happens.. I'd assume I should hear the transformer humming or a fan or something. I tried to strike an arc regardless with no luck. I assumed something must have been broken in the welder because it has not been used in several years.
I took it to a welding shop to have it looked at and they told me it fired right up and worked fine. What am I missing???
I see on the welder that it says input: single phase 230V 50A.. I am unsure if my garage is single phase our dual phase, could this be an issue?
Any feedback would be great!
Thanks!
I checked the outlet and it has 245V being supplied to it. When I plug the welder in and flip the switch to on, nothing happens.. I'd assume I should hear the transformer humming or a fan or something. I tried to strike an arc regardless with no luck. I assumed something must have been broken in the welder because it has not been used in several years.
I took it to a welding shop to have it looked at and they told me it fired right up and worked fine. What am I missing???
I see on the welder that it says input: single phase 230V 50A.. I am unsure if my garage is single phase our dual phase, could this be an issue?
Any feedback would be great!
Thanks!