Hey people i" ve been tigging along time and using wp17 flexes forever about a month ago i had one blow up like a bullfrog whenever i opened the gas valve i figured what the heck it doesn't owe me anything so on goes a new one and two days later i fired up a new one go to do some tacking and hear and feel a slight crack noise now this one starts too leak and blacken the welds whats up with this any ideas?
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11-23-2008, 05:13 PM #1
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weldcraft wp 17
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11-23-2008, 06:58 PM #2
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Totally weird...I wonder if your regulator is shot or something.
Originally Posted by squig
How hot are you running it?? It's only a 150 amp torch.
2 junkers in a row?
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11-24-2008, 07:00 PM #3
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sanitary welds mostly
no hotter than 85 amps wondering if the glue?lets go after time?
smokin ana grinnin for 20 years
Owner MARKS MOBILE WELDING
trailblazer 302
hobart suitcase mig
miller 30a al spool gun
laramy plastic welder
brocco cutter
pipe beveler
all walter hand tools
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11-25-2008, 06:14 PM #4
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I have had that happen also.I quit using that type.
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11-26-2008, 06:07 PM #5
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switched over to a pro star and problem gone i still like the feel of the wp17 but buisness is buisness
smokin ana grinnin for 20 years
Owner MARKS MOBILE WELDING
trailblazer 302
hobart suitcase mig
miller 30a al spool gun
laramy plastic welder
brocco cutter
pipe beveler
all walter hand tools
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11-27-2008, 09:07 AM #6
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Wp-17fh
I was just thinking of getting one of these, but now I may just stick with "old faithful." Hmm, wonder if Weldcraft is aware of this?
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