I have a airco 250 heliwelder v and have started to have problems with it. The welder will come on and run but when you try to strike an arc it acts like it is turned all the way down. It will not even get hot enough to melt the rod. Other than that it seems to work. I have replaced the current pot that slects the amps a while back and recently sent the control board off to a repair center and had it rebuilt. They replaced some resistors and other odds and ends but put it back in and still no change. I really need a wiring diagram. Im an industral control electrician and think it might help me walk threw the wiring to chec it out. There is a diagram on the side cover but is not readable no longer. Any help would be nice. I really would like a wire diagram if some one can direct me to one or some help on what to check out so i can fix this welder. I think it may be made by esab but know some airco were made by miller.
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02-18-2012, 01:23 PM #1
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Need Help: Airco 250 heliwelder v (wiring diagram and advice)
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02-18-2012, 01:30 PM #2
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Could you post a couple of clear pics of the front of the machine?? ......visual clues might help us identify the maker and model....
and make it much easier to locate schematics and manuals.....Last edited by H80N; 02-18-2012 at 01:32 PM.
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02-18-2012, 01:51 PM #3
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Link to a Picture of the airco 250 welder
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02-18-2012, 01:56 PM #4
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Airco model number
the number on the back is Mh 501001 and it is a ac/dc 310 amp welder with hf
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02-27-2012, 04:45 PM #5
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mwahl,
I have an "orange" Airco tig welder made in 80's.
Several years ago during a visit to my local welding distributor, I asked who manufactured the Airco models.
He told me that if they were orange, they were most likely made by Miller.
If they were red, they were probably made by Esab.
Can't confirm this but I hope it helps a bit.
Good luckThermal Arc GTSW400, Airco Heliwelder II, Miller Dynasty 350, Hypertherm 1000, oxy-fuel setup, metal cutting bandsaw, air compressor, drill press, etc.:
Call me the "Clouseau" of welding !
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