Reactors are used to control impedance and/or resonant frequency. In other applications, they improve power factor, or smooth out the ripple caused by rectifying AC to DC.
@@GaryToland I’m sorry I just seen your message. Yes I got the hole generator part and the transformer I’d like to sale the hole unit get out my shop .
The reactor is definitely not a transformer. It is a series impedance with several taps intended to reduce the generator output current to match the diameter of welding rod you are using. Yours failed due to a turn to turn short somewhere in the coils. There was a breakdown of either the insulating paper between layers or of the film on the wires; possibly both. It could have been because of normal ageing or because some conductive debris found its way in there.
Sabotage! I don't know, but could guess all day. I hope you get it figured out soon. 🤔👍 Are you aware of a channel called: The Post Apocaliptic Inventer? That German guy speaks English pretty well and has repaired a welder or two, as well as some other tools. Perhaps he can help you.
Reactors are used to control impedance and/or resonant frequency. In other applications, they improve power factor, or smooth out the ripple caused by rectifying AC to DC.
Did you find a Replacement part for your unit . I might have a used part
I ended up replacing the whole welder and I gave the engine to my Dad who wanted it for his John Deere 318.
Ok
@Kevin Welder do you still have a used part?
@@GaryToland I’m sorry I just seen your message. Yes I got the hole generator part and the transformer I’d like to sale the hole unit get out my shop .
Do you have a PN for the reactor???? For this machine?
Sorry, I do not. I ended up just replacing the machine
Same thing happened to my CL welder. Will probably take out the engine or maybe use it as a generator. It’s a bummer.
How many hours did it have on it??
I'm not sure and I don't have the machine anymore. It was well used when I bought it though!
The reactor is definitely not a transformer. It is a series impedance with several taps intended to reduce the generator output current to match the diameter of welding rod you are using. Yours failed due to a turn to turn short somewhere in the coils. There was a breakdown of either the insulating paper between layers or of the film on the wires; possibly both. It could have been because of normal ageing or because some conductive debris found its way in there.
Thanks for the explanation! At first glance I thought it was just a multi tap transformer.
did you ever get it figured out ?
Yup, bad reactor. 600 bucks for a new one. Instead of replacing the reactor I will be buying a new welder after the holidays.
1D10CRACY let me know if you would be interested in selling the old motor I have I welder that the motor blowup on
@@nmprojects1 would u sell the welder with bad motor?
Sabotage! I don't know, but could guess all day. I hope you get it figured out soon. 🤔👍
Are you aware of a channel called: The Post Apocaliptic Inventer? That German guy speaks English pretty well and has repaired a welder or two, as well as some other tools. Perhaps he can help you.
I really enjoy his channel!!! I will dig though his videos tonight and see what I can find! Thanks for the tip!
It's just old everything has a life span. Fix it $600 is worth not buying a new one.
It's no brainer