New 250EX owner, a few problems

[Adambomb]

Your right Mark, I keyed in the wrong extension....yours instead of Mikes.

Mike, I picked up replacement sockets and another CMOS chip, but I'm not convinced it is the correct replacement. Please send me another replacement chip. If you could, ship it in a small box, like one of the USPS flat rate shipping boxes or something. I'll even send you the $5 if I need to

[jakeru]

If there are any common electronic components you need, Adam (or others reading this) and don't want to be dependant on Everlast to supply them, I had really good experience recently ordering small quantity of parts from a place called digikey. They are at http://www.digikey.com

For small enough weight, they even offer US post first class mail option. I ordered three microswitches to repair a broken microwave oven, and they were competitive in price (a couple bucks a piece), and very competitive on shipping (under $2 via US Post first class mail!) I was surprised it actually came in a small box, as I was expecting a padded envelope. They probably have the chip and socket you need, if you have the info and patience to find exactly what it is on their web site. Digikey was cheaper than mouser in both parts and shipping by the way.

Just another option aside from waiting for the parts from Mike, or keep in mind in case you need other specialty electronic parts. Best of luck

[Adambomb]

Thanks for the link jakeru, they do list the IC chip, and it's half the price I paid for the wrong one I just bought.

[Adambomb]

I was wondering about the green and red LED's on the top main board. I have noticed there is a red LED lit......is this an indicator of a fault, or is this normal? It on the left side of the board, approximately mid point down the edge. Also, I noticed signifigant deformation of the top structural frame panel the main board bolts too, similar to Froaders last machine. The sag in the center of the panel is .25"-.35" below the ends. I wonder if this damage is a visual representation of abuse the machine suffered in transit that caused my original issues....... I'm just waiting on the USPS to deliver another multiplexor chip in the hopes that it will solve my pedal troubles. Fingers crossed!!

[Den]

Adam,
The first thing Everlast had me do to check out my 250EX after it arrived with a broken front bezel was to remove the cover and check the straightness of the upper frame holding the top board. Mine was straight, so I was given the option to fire it up and see how it worked. I got the impression, however, that had it been bent, they would have had me return the unit for replacement. Holding a straight edge to mine, there was no gap. More than 1/4 inch seems like a lot and would make one think it took quite a hit.
-Dennis

[Adambomb]

Thanks for the reference Dennis. I may be looking at a replacement welder anyway....

Mike, I recieved your package today and the multiplexor and extra diodes arrived unharmed. I removed the one diode that I had damaged and replaced it. I grounded myself on the welder chassis and picked up the new chip, pulled it free of the foam and plugged it in. I turned on the welder and WTF?????? The high frequency arc across the HF points just kept buzzing away! I cycled the machine off and on several times and each time, the HF buzz would not shut off. I have NO idea what to look at now, or why this would happen with a new chip. Does Everlast have any 250EX's in stock if I can't easily fix this new problem???

[Ray]

After talking with Adam there is more damage to this unit than we initially thought, probably due to shipping damage from the original delivery. A replacement unit is going out.