250 LX Tig breakdown #1 Need help Techs !

[Vinhtec]

I used the 250LX for about 4 years and it was my favorite until it was downsized in amps. It uses the same boards the 250EX has, so not sure why anyone thinks will be any different that fixing the 225LX or 250EX. Same boards inside.

I was told by a sales man that its almost identical to a 250ex minus a few features. I was told it would take sales away from the 250ex because it was was the same amperage as a 250ex, but had less features (that people might not need anyways) and it was cheaper. So it was deemed necessary to discontinue it. That is all know. Electronically I would image they are the same and regardless as long as my welder gets fixed that is all that matters. I am going to work it to the bone when I get it back to make sure it works good.

In the mean time I might buy a Lincoln to do the work and have 2 machines after I get the old LX back :x I know that is hearsay but customer needs his car running ASAP soo got to do what you got to do.

[performance]

I was told by a sales man that its almost identical to a 250ex minus a few features. I was told it would take sales away from the 250ex because it was was the same amperage as a 250ex, but had less features (that people might not need anyways) and it was cheaper. So it was deemed necessary to discontinue it. That is all know. Electronically I would image they are the same and regardless as long as my welder gets fixed that is all that matters. I am going to work it to the bone when I get it back to make sure it works good.

In the mean time I might buy a Lincoln to do the work and have 2 machines after I get the old LX back :x I know that is hearsay but customer needs his car running ASAP soo got to do what you got to do.

The 250LX was a good unit...but it did compete with the EX...and wasn't that much cheaper for us to produce, but people expected a larger price difference....sooo.....I had one of the first generation EX's too, and can testify that the first time I welded with it, I knew that it was special...after I blew up the cup with just the right pulse and AC frequency setting, and it just cracked apart.

[Paul Moir]

I know, but the IGBT's probably wouldn't handle it...they are different setup if I remember right.

Kinda figured, might as well save a couple bucks taking a pair out if you can. It's not like they're a weak point apparently. I practically never have my welder cranked anyway..

I know that is hearsay but customer needs his car running ASAP soo got to do what you got to do.

Yeah, it sucks but if you're doing it for money or need to always have a welder, you're going to need more than one. You never know what's going to happen. Buddy of mine's thermal arc took a trip down the road strapped to the bumper of the truck. Was strapped to keep the cart from tipping over. You just never know what's going to happen. (Hiring buddy is my backup plan. That and a horrid old lincoln flux core machine.)

[Vinhtec]

Kinda figured, might as well save a couple bucks taking a pair out if you can. It's not like they're a weak point apparently. I practically never have my welder cranked anyway..


Yeah, it sucks but if you're doing it for money or need to always have a welder, you're going to need more than one. You never know what's going to happen. Buddy of mine's thermal arc took a trip down the road strapped to the bumper of the truck. Was strapped to keep the cart from tipping over. You just never know what's going to happen. (Hiring buddy is my backup plan. That and a horrid old lincoln flux core machine.)

Yeah I am just going to get another machine regardless. Things do go wrong and you might need 2 machines for back up and stuff.

[Vinhtec]

Performance Mark, Have you guys received my machine yet? I think I might have forgotten to put my serial number on there now that I think about it. I hope you don't loose my little green giant!

[Vinhtec]

Performance Mark, Have you guys received my machine yet? I think I might have forgotten to put my serial number on there now that I think about it. I hope you don't loose my little green giant!

Any good news guys ?

[performance]

Performance Mark, Have you guys received my machine yet? I think I might have forgotten to put my serial number on there now that I think about it. I hope you don't loose my little green giant!

I can't look up a forum handle. Please pm me your information.

[everlastsupport]

Mark,

I PMd his email. But there is nothing else on the forum like First and Last name.