Anyone adapted the 100 series spoolgun to the 175 yet?

[benny365]

As the title says.

Any tips or tricks

[benny365]

I was just wondering if anybody with electrical background has looked into this. I don't imagine miller would tell us.

I'm just trying to obtain a spoolgun without having to upgrade to the 180.

[benny365]

I thaught I would resurrect this thread.

[GARAGEGADGETS]

Call Bob at B&R Welder 301 870-3252 he can tell you how it can be done. He is working on puting kits together to do what you are asking.

[brwelder]

the spoolmate 100 will work on the millermatic 135 & millermatic 175 after serial#
LC175022 ( with the 2 pin square drive motor plugs)
a installation kit is required.
we are also working on a kit for the handler 135, 140, 175, 180 and 187.
Miller does not recommend the spoolmate on the earlier models because if the spoolgun becomes shorted it can take out the pc board on the millermatic .
That would be a unlikely possibility. Miller built a foldback circuit on the newer MM 140 & 180's to protect the board.
We have also hooked the spoolmate 100 to Millermatic 200, Millermatic 150 and it works fine .

I can be reached at 800-783-3073 for questions
bob

[benny365]

a installation kit is required.

This kit your talking about, is it the retro fit kit. Miller Part Number 300-409?

[Tims37]

Would this also work on the DVI?

[benny365]

Well, I did it.

Bought the retrofit kit, designed for the 140 & 180. The thing just plugs in and the 100 series spoolgun works flawlessly. After I got the kit and the spoolgun I realized with a little wiring
I could use the switch that comes with the spoolgun and take back the retrofit kit, but a parameter chart comes with the kit so I said whatever, I'll keep it.

so it is possible.

Welding alum with a spoolgun VS. regular mig gun is like night and day!!!!

[aametalmaster]

Welding alum with a spoolgun VS. regular mig gun is like night and day!!!!

Thats for sure, i would be lost without mine on both alum and steel...Bob

[Geof]

brwelder wrote :

" Miller does not recommend the spoolmate on the earlier models because if the spoolgun becomes shorted it can take out the pc board on the millermatic . "

it what kind of situation the spoolgun can be shorted? Is it verry dangerous ( for the pc board? Is it possible to protect the board?

Thank you