Lorch 220 ac/dc breakdown :(

[Mrallshorts]

Just wondering before I send it off for repair if anyone has a quick fix or if I'm overlooking something simple. Today I was welding tig dc on 155 amps for about a minute or so repairing a broken dumbbell collar for a local gym and suddenly there was a pop and the power in my shed went out. I re-set the circuit breaker and was happy to find the welder power back up however when I went to carry on welding the arc was just making a feint buzzing noise and only producing a couple of amps even though it was set at max 155. I tried it on ac and with stick and it just produces an arc with a couple of amps. Another thing I noticed was the display was doing some crazy song and dance switching between modes and the numbers were fluctuating even though no arc was struck. I have had it past 155 without any overheating problems or current draw problems in the past. Anyway any advice would be really appreciated before I bite the bullet and send it off.

Thanks in advance

 

[gordon stephenson]

might be a good idea to introduce yourself first in the correct section,Tell us a little about what you get up to with any welding projects etc.

 

[the snooper]

Just wondering before I send it off for repair if anyone has a quick fix or if I'm overlooking something simple. Today I was welding tig dc on 155 amps for about a minute or so repairing a broken dumbbell collar for a local gym and suddenly there was a pop and the power in my shed went out. I re-set the circuit breaker and was happy to find the welder power back up however when I went to carry on welding the arc was just making a feint buzzing noise and only producing a couple of amps even though it was set at max 155. I tried it on ac and with stick and it just produces an arc with a couple of amps. Another thing I noticed was the display was doing some crazy song and dance switching between modes and the numbers were fluctuating even though no arc was struck. I have had it past 155 without any overheating problems or current draw problems in the past. Anyway any advice would be really appreciated before I bite the bullet and send it off.

Thanks in advance

invertors, it seems that there is never a quick fix for them, just bite the bullet and send it for repair

 

[matt1978]

Hi, are any error numbers displayed? (They will be shown in the volt and amp meters) will start E followed by two numbers. Pm me the serial number I will check if it's under warranty for you

 

[Mrallshorts]

Hi Gordon, yes your probably right I should of introduced myself first however as you can see I'm new to the forum so I'm not really sure of the etiquette. I will post an introduction. As for error code a cod e17 did briefly flash up on the screen however this has now gone. Matt1978 many thanks for the offer however the machine is about 5 years old I'm not sure the warrant period covers this long! Any suggestions of where to get it fixed would be most appreciated. It has been a great machine so I can't really moan this is the only problem it has ever given me.

 

[matt1978]

Just so you know I am responsible for LORCH in the UK, private message me the serial number and your location and I'll advise the best place to get it sent

 

[Shox Dr]

Matt1978 is the man for Lorch. Mr UK importer


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