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Oh great! I didn't have the knurled .9mm drive wheel installed! I had the smooth one and thought my machine was a dud. I went back out and put the right one in but I'm done fooling with it tonight. My 1st job for it was to weld a cracked rusty wheel barrow bottom that's so thin that if I hit it with a grinder there would be a hole too big to fill. A gentle wire wheel might do? I actually managed to get about 1.25 inches worth of crack filled with the smooth roller but I was getting very slow wire speed even on 13 and some burn back. Sometimes fast and sometimes slow wire feed. Thanks for the tips Brandon! I'm hoping that the delayed start and stop will be gone also with the correct drive roller.
@Blade you should be all set now. That was for sure a feeding issue. Make sure you have enough tension now. Hold the wire with your fingers, pull the trigger and it should be difficult to hold back but you should get some slipping. Too tight and you will get bird nesting.
I learned how to weld using stick so I enjoy using flux core, I have two welders, a small 110v that I leave flux core and a 220v that’s setup for mig, really enjoy your videos Brandon 👍😁
Thanks Brandon! The clip is a pain in the ass but I found it was unnecessary as the pin didnt move at all after the gun whip was fastened. Also if some feel the clip is necessary use some fexible wire instead as it works like a charm and takes seconds to fit. My two bits worth.
Thanks buddy I appreciate it! This is a fun welder! I still havent tried out the stick function but I'll wait to try it on a project sometime this summer @Steven watkins
Good day Brandon, for all the trouble changing the liner is, ME thinks a separate lead leaving it to be a dedicated lead would be worth having on hand. Kinda like having 2 different wire brushes just a little mor costly though. Keep up the good work and content of your videos. Stay safe, Fred.
I agree with you 100% Fred! Another viewer mentioned welding a little tab on that C- clip to make it easier to install. I might try that too. Have a spare whip and that clip that went off and on in seconds would make switching from Aluminum to steel a breeze @OLD DAWG DREAMING
I agree @Jens Jensen. When changing liners another viewer suggested using a R style clip rather than a C or E style clip. That way you have a little "handle" on the clip. I haven't tried it yet but I plan to.
The welding fan might sound really loud on your end but it's not bad at all on my end. I can hear everything you're saying just as well as when it's off.
@Christopher Salisbury thank you for sharing that. It probably really isn't as loud as I make it out to be. I think my Fronius has spoiled me because that fan rarely runs at all. All my other welders have fans that run constantly also.
Brandon, I'm getting stoked. I have the ground leads for both my Lincoln welder and my plasma cutter both,, and the pressure regulator for the plasma arrived Tuesday. I still need air hose for the plasma cutter to go to the air compressor, but everything else is ready for me to try both machines out. I bought some angle iron for my welding cart, so I'll be working on that soon. On my pre Esab Electrolux welder, I'm thinking of putting a Euro type wire feeder in that since it has none, and get it ready to test. It's a 220v welder with a copper wound transformer. It has 125a output, but I don't know the duty cycle of it. It was made in Sweden, and sold as an EZ Mig welder. I bought it for $5 and had to have rectifiers put in it.
@Bryant Fry That sounds awesome man! You got me excited too! Its an awesome feeling when things start coming together that you have been looking forward to. If you have FB you should send some pics once you get everything up and running!
The nozzle needs to be hot before dipping in the gel. You can either weld for a couple of minutes or heat it up with a torch. Make sure to read the instructions on the container.
It's easier doing it the way you described if you know your last weld, but most of the time the last weld is done and everything has had time to cool off. It doesn't have to be hot for the gel to work as long as you don't have excess gel in the nozzle. All you want is a light film. Just as you would when you spray your parts with anti spatter before welding. Both will contaminate the weld if you overdo it which is why you only apply a little. You won't find that on the instructions. That's where experience comes in.
Hoping to use mine to weld up a crack in the loader bucket off my tractor was not having good luck trying to do it with 7018 stick welding. the metal is a little rusty and worn thin so even at 70 amp it was burning through so hoping I can weld it up using a series of appt welds like you showed on one of your videos. I did replace the nut that holds the wire spool with a m8 1.25 threaded knob with is easier to get off and on.
I love your channel and a new subie. I have the new yeswelder 205 DS B. Ive noticed when in synergistic mode running flux, I only can run 035 wire. However in manual mode I can select .030", .035 etc.
Thanks for the sub! Yah I don't know why they do that. I just end up picking a setting a little larger and manually turn it down some. I appreciate your support 🙏
Hi. Very informative video. Are you aware of any updates to this unit ? I downloaded the settings chart from Amazon, & the Flux core gasless wire parameters no longer list .030 wire size, only .035.
I'm not sure if there is an update. I have a couple machines of theirs that don't go down to .030 and it's actually frustrating to me because .030 is a good general pupropse wire for thin sheet metal up to 1/4". I don't care to use .035 on aything less than 3/16" because I think it gives too large of a bead profile. What I have been doing is just run .030 wire and put it on the .035 settings and then lower the amperage or voltage to correct for it.
That little flux core tip shield (might be ceramic or plastic) probably works on multiple tips? The flux core tip from Lincoln fits on my Yeswelder MP-205DS gun. I suspect the Harbor Frieght ones would also.
@Jens Jensen that is very possible! Thanks for sharing about the Yeswelder 205. I have that same model and it would be nice to source a nozzle locally. Thanks!
Hi Brandon, I've been around a while, had my own portable business, I haven't seen any such negative attitude toward MIG vs Flux Core. If anything, FC was preferred. I think that method of trying to know the polarity for a process is ill advised. What I have seen is back and forth with SMAW vs Flux Core, whether it was structural or job shops. I prefer SMAW myself but it's all relevant, depends on the weldment, welding conditions, position, cost, speed factors, etc... but I digress... I always viewed the polarity from the amperage/heat/force of arc required- the flow of current. : )
We are speaking from two different perspectives. A person just starting out has a misconception that self shielded welding is inferior compared to gas shielded. I'm trying to dispell that myth while adding a simple way to associate the correct polarity. Naturally someone in the trades doesn't need to be told the benefits of self shielded wire 👍
Brandon I don't know how you do it people are so not picky about how you word stuff why do people want to tell you what to say.they need to start their own utube show .. keep up the same good work it's good the way you have been doing it thanks
@Herman Pierce Thanks man. I have a very simple philosophy when i deal with comments....i look at it this way, there are actually people in this world that could win the lottery but still manage to complain about having to pay taxes on the winnings. Sometimes people just like to complain. I learned early on that i can not please everyone so now when i make my videos i aim to please ONLY one person...ME. i appreciate your support brother 👍🙏
Brandon as far as flux core welding without the nozzle and keeping the gas holes on the diffuser covered, you could place a couple high temp o rings from a tig gas lens kit on there and weld without the nozzle?
Where do I get replacement liners for flux wire for 250pro yes weldier dose not have one one there website only for. They only have one for Aluminum welding and my local stores don’t have any that the end cap fits in hole on lead
I recently had a simular issue not being able to find something on their website. Try messaging them with your need. They seem very responsive. They even linked me the part number so I could buy it
The only reason I can see for the clip is to keep the tube from accidentally getting pushed out if you are threading wire or falling out somewhere if you are moving the machine without the gun attached. Instead, you can slip on an oring with smaller ID than the tube and a bigger cross-section than the groove to retain it. It is easy to get on and off and will keep the little guy in place without messing with the e-clip.
Hey Brandon what would you use to fix a rusty carburetor bowl with a few pin holes in it? I can replace it for 230 bucks plus shipping but I want to save the money if I can. I thought about acytelene welding it like one would tig with a metal filler rod but I don't think it will hold gasoline. I have an old Miller 250 Syncrowave Tig machine here at home but would need proper gas for it. I have finally got power to run it but not at full tilt.
Afternoon Brandon,, My 205ds is flux dedicated at the moment 🤷♂️, so I definitely use the composite plastic nozzle cover. Its a Lincoln item and it threads on the gun,, where as the nozzle on your 250 machine is the friction/0-ring setup. Kinda odd. I'd think a consistent use of parts would be a better solution 🤷♂️. Have you experienced burn back with the flux core wire? Thats been my biggest hurdle at the moment, which is likely my technique. Have a great weekend. Cheers 🍻, G.
@Gabriel Szekeres I did experience some burn back when I was messing with the settings while in manual mode. I noticed this more as I lowered the feed speed. If you increase your feeder speed you should see this problem go away. Thanks for sharing the tip about the Lincoln nozzle! I think the they switched up the nozzles on the 205DS and 250Pro just because of the added amperage but thats just a guess.
I find your videos to be both informative and entertaining. I have a Yeswelder 250 Pro and noticed that no one seems to post any videos of the tig mode being used. I realized the tig settings on this machine are minimal but is it even worth investing in the optional tig torch for a welder that lacks basic tig settings? Can it actually tig weld sufficiently?
You make a very good point. I think the majority purchasing it are doing so for the aluminum capabilities. Surprisingly enough I think I fit in with the rest because I have never tried the tig process on the 250. I should probably do some tests on it and see how it performs.
@Carl Brunberg unfortunately that part has to come out. The liner from the whip actually extends all the way through to about 1mm from touching the drive roll. Yes for some reason the machine is only synergic using .035 with flux core wire. It will do bare wire .030 synergic....just not flux
@Christopher Salisbury a lot of it is by feel and sound. I was needing to do a side to side weave motion because I could see I was getting some undercut at the toe of the weld. I always try to go with "reccomended" settings the go a little hotter and then cooler to get the feel for the welder
@Richard March I can't say about the first one because I've never heard of it but I've bought 3 YesWelders and have had no problems. They also have really good reviews. If your considering buying one be sure to use my promo code. It will save you money!
Could you tig weld a little handle on the e-clip thing to make it easier to put on? Or use some kind of little spring clamp? Or use some wire kind of like a twist tie and put it where the e-clip would go? I'm just trying to think of some ways to get around it.
You and I obviously have a very simular mindset lol. As I was struggling with this, the little tab tig welded came to mind then I thought about a piece of wire. I think the tab idea would work and I might just try. Great thinking buddy @Christopher Salisbury.
I have a couple small hemostats that I use for things just like that, they clamp on and you can get it most of the way on with one hand. Mine are old ones from a veterinary hospital, but I bet you could find them on Amazon or EBay
Good thing about that machine: they provide that chart for 0.30 flux core. Lincoln 210 MP does not provide settings for 0.30, 0.35 and 0.45. Lincoln doesn't even help you with that.
Just for your information as the way you presented the information may lead some people the wrong way. Flux core wire is not all self shielding as you make it seem and actually gas shielded flux core is more widely used industrially compared to self shielding flux core which is majorly used on structural welding out in the field. Self shielding wire is even harder to find generally aside from those mini rolls. Just thought I'd let you know in case you didn't know that or others either. Some people could end up buying gas shielded wire by accident and not know why it isn't working properly. Nice job on the video
Thanks man I appreciate you watching. This channel is primarily geared towards beginner to intermediate welders so I dont do much with dual shield. Its pretty much hard wire and self shielded that I work with.
@@BrandonLund that's alright and important to teach beginners. I just thought to mention it to help educate people for those who didn't know about there being different flux core wire.
I'd weld a wing on that spool tension nut man. Hey Brandon does it seem like flux core burns up really fast to you? I can go through 1lb spools in my little Lincoln Weld Pac 10949 so quick it ain't funny. Maybe its because its not solid wire and has the flux inside? I hate to start anything with it if I only have one spool. I like the Lincoln for patching thin worn metal cracks that develop in the bed of my dump truck right in front of the underlying ribs. It just don't burn hot enough for thick metal or when I'd really like to cover some ground and build up 2 or 3 ft of thin metal. Rock and asphalt wears the crap out of a dump bed. Once the crack is filled and I need to build up some I've found that I can hold the gun 90 degrees to weld , start on the thin side and push over to the welded up crack and pause waiting for the puddle to build up to 1/4 inch round and let off and repeat over and over and over.. These are the prettiest welds that I have achieved with this little powerless box. Start move across quickly pause let off over and over. Cursive E's continuous pausing at the top works extremely well when the metal is thick enough for continuous welding. I need a way to scribe a line that I can see. I can't see like I use too. I'm gonna have to have one of these yeswelder 250 Pro's.
@Blade flux core does burn faster and it burns hotter also. It sounds like you have the technique down for the repair. As far as having a hard time seeing while you are welding, try a bright halogen light shining on the area you are welding. You will thank me later lol.
@@BrandonLund I'll be 55 in Dec. I do ok on an unwelded or strait ground out joints Its the long welds stacked beside each other like building up the thin dump truck floor that give me a fit. I'm doing better with my new yeswelder 800 helmet because I get to see the whole picture every time I let off the trigger and the lens lightens up.
As always, a great video with lots of information for us. Been useful in setting my Harbor Freight MIG converted to DCEN. One suggestion, why not use a small R-Clip where that really small circlip is used. Might a be a LOT easier to install and take out.
My memory isn't the best lately Jim so if I mention this in an upcoming video please be sure to chime in. I love this idea. I'm actually going to suggest this to @YesWelder once I try it #yeswelder
@@BrandonLund I just think that an "R" clip would be much better and feel free to suggest it to anyone!!! That small circlip would be real pain in that small area. You have helped me so much and I am glad to contribute this small thing!!!
Update.. after 2 weeks and an email a day the only help I got was a picture of a finger pointing at a connector to check... When I asked them what to check with a meter or am I just verifying it was plugged in they replied "we have reviewed the video you sent us again and it's broken and can't be repaired, sorry.". Basically they just want to string you along until you get tired and give up. So now I have a paperweight.
@JoFo How long have you had it? I'm pretty sure these have at least a 1 year warranty. EDIT out of curosity i looked up their warranty and put up the link. Hopefully you are within the coverage date. support.yeswelder.com/hc/en-us/articles/360035238314-LIMITED-WARRANTY
@@BrandonLund Had it a little more than a year, so no warranty left. Just amazed with so little use (30 min probably in that whole time) the welder would just stop working.. Also shocked that they treat these welders as throwaways.. like zero help in understanding error codes and how to fix
I'm sorry to hear that you had to deal with this. I've had a few simular warranty issues over the years (not with Yeswelder) missed my warranty coverage by 1 day late so i know how discouraging it can be.
@@BrandonLund upsetting it only lasted 30 min. Terrible/non existent support for product was icing on the cake. If I had gotten 20 - 30 hrs of use even, would have been a lot more bearable!
I found out you don't need to install the c clip on the tube, with the gun installed it cannot go anywhere. The c clip is there so the tube won't fall out when you remove the gun.
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Oh great! I didn't have the knurled .9mm drive wheel installed! I had the smooth one and thought my machine was a dud.
I went back out and put the right one in but I'm done fooling with it tonight. My 1st job for it was to weld a cracked rusty wheel barrow bottom that's so thin that if I hit it with a grinder there would be a hole too big to fill. A gentle wire wheel might do?
I actually managed to get about 1.25 inches worth of crack filled with the smooth roller but I was getting very slow wire speed even on 13 and some burn back. Sometimes fast and sometimes slow wire feed.
Thanks for the tips Brandon!
I'm hoping that the delayed start and stop will be gone also with the correct drive roller.
@Blade you should be all set now. That was for sure a feeding issue. Make sure you have enough tension now. Hold the wire with your fingers, pull the trigger and it should be difficult to hold back but you should get some slipping. Too tight and you will get bird nesting.
I learned how to weld using stick so I enjoy using flux core, I have two welders, a small 110v that I leave flux core and a 220v that’s setup for mig, really enjoy your videos Brandon 👍😁
@Dave Stewart thank you very much. It makes it really convenient having them setup the way you do. Stick welding is a very valuable process to learn.
Thanks Brandon! The clip is a pain in the ass but I found it was unnecessary as the pin didnt move at all after the gun whip was fastened. Also if some feel the clip is necessary use some fexible wire instead as it works like a charm and takes seconds to fit. My two bits worth.
Great tip! Thank you for sharing!
The Hobart Ironman 240 the fan only comes on when its needed its a awesome welder.
I love Hobart products!
Part 3, in the books! Another awesome video, Brandon!! Thanks for this awesome, in depth review!
Thanks buddy I appreciate it! This is a fun welder! I still havent tried out the stick function but I'll wait to try it on a project sometime this summer @Steven watkins
@@BrandonLund, I'll be watching for it! You can bet on it!😁👍🏻
I learned a lot I did not know from this video. Thank you for your efforts.
So nice of you
Another great video. Thanks have to say I like the project videos better but we do need insightful reviews of different equipment. Nicely done sir!!
Thanks Earl! I have to agree with you! I have one in the works for next week :)
@@BrandonLund looking forward to it. Have a great weekend!
Good day Brandon, for all the trouble changing the liner is, ME thinks a separate lead leaving it to be a dedicated lead would be worth having on hand. Kinda like having 2 different wire brushes just a little mor costly though. Keep up the good work and content of your videos. Stay safe, Fred.
I agree with you 100% Fred! Another viewer mentioned welding a little tab on that C- clip to make it easier to install. I might try that too. Have a spare whip and that clip that went off and on in seconds would make switching from Aluminum to steel a breeze @OLD DAWG DREAMING
Brilliant video thank you 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you very much! 😁👍
Good one Brandon. Keep them coming. Look forward to them 👍🏻👌🏻
Thank you so much! @Basil Keen
Good day brandon gracias nuevamente aprendiendo de esa maquina cada vez mas y mas
@Manuel Machuca Manuel Machuca thank you so much and I appreciate you commenting.
I do wish Yeswelder made the drive roll section more accessible. Even changing the driver roller is awkward at best being partially occluded.
I agree @Jens Jensen. When changing liners another viewer suggested using a R style clip rather than a C or E style clip. That way you have a little "handle" on the clip. I haven't tried it yet but I plan to.
Brandon, try a small pair of needle nose pliers on that "C" clip. Even if you have to bend the jaws a bit. That looks like a pain.
Hi Brandon ,great Video ,it look's like you done this a few time's ,thanks
@Yves F Thank you and I'm glad you enjoyed it...I've done it a couple times lol 😁
The welding fan might sound really loud on your end but it's not bad at all on my end. I can hear everything you're saying just as well as when it's off.
@Christopher Salisbury thank you for sharing that. It probably really isn't as loud as I make it out to be. I think my Fronius has spoiled me because that fan rarely runs at all. All my other welders have fans that run constantly also.
Brandon, I'm getting stoked. I have the ground leads for both my Lincoln welder and my plasma cutter both,, and the pressure regulator for the plasma arrived Tuesday. I still need air hose for the plasma cutter to go to the air compressor, but everything else is ready for me to try both machines out. I bought some angle iron for my welding cart, so I'll be working on that soon.
On my pre Esab Electrolux welder, I'm thinking of putting a Euro type wire feeder in that since it has none, and get it ready to test. It's a 220v welder with a copper wound transformer. It has 125a output, but I don't know the duty cycle of it. It was made in Sweden, and sold as an EZ Mig welder. I bought it for $5 and had to have rectifiers put in it.
@Bryant Fry That sounds awesome man! You got me excited too! Its an awesome feeling when things start coming together that you have been looking forward to. If you have FB you should send some pics once you get everything up and running!
@@BrandonLund I'm on FB, so when it's time, I'll message you then.
The nozzle needs to be hot before dipping in the gel. You can either weld for a couple of minutes or heat it up with a torch. Make sure to read the instructions on the container.
It's easier doing it the way you described if you know your last weld, but most of the time the last weld is done and everything has had time to cool off. It doesn't have to be hot for the gel to work as long as you don't have excess gel in the nozzle. All you want is a light film. Just as you would when you spray your parts with anti spatter before welding. Both will contaminate the weld if you overdo it which is why you only apply a little. You won't find that on the instructions. That's where experience comes in.
Hoping to use mine to weld up a crack in the loader bucket off my tractor was not having good luck trying to do it with 7018 stick welding. the metal is a little rusty and worn thin so even at 70 amp it was burning through so hoping I can weld it up using a series of appt welds like you showed on one of your videos. I did replace the nut that holds the wire spool with a m8 1.25 threaded knob with is easier to get off and on.
Excellent upgrade! Good luck on your project. You should find that it will be much easier this way 👍
I love your channel and a new subie. I have the new yeswelder 205 DS B. Ive noticed when in synergistic mode running flux, I only can run 035 wire. However in manual mode I can select .030", .035 etc.
Thanks for the sub! Yah I don't know why they do that. I just end up picking a setting a little larger and manually turn it down some. I appreciate your support 🙏
Hi. Very informative video. Are you aware of any updates to this unit ? I downloaded the settings chart from Amazon, & the Flux core gasless wire parameters no longer list .030 wire size, only .035.
I'm not sure if there is an update. I have a couple machines of theirs that don't go down to .030 and it's actually frustrating to me because .030 is a good general pupropse wire for thin sheet metal up to 1/4". I don't care to use .035 on aything less than 3/16" because I think it gives too large of a bead profile. What I have been doing is just run .030 wire and put it on the .035 settings and then lower the amperage or voltage to correct for it.
That little flux core tip shield (might be ceramic or plastic) probably works on multiple tips? The flux core tip from Lincoln fits on my Yeswelder MP-205DS gun. I suspect the Harbor Frieght ones would also.
@Jens Jensen that is very possible! Thanks for sharing about the Yeswelder 205. I have that same model and it would be nice to source a nozzle locally. Thanks!
Hi Brandon, I've been around a while, had my own portable business, I haven't seen any such negative attitude toward MIG vs Flux Core. If anything, FC was preferred. I think that method of trying to know the polarity for a process is ill advised. What I have seen is back and forth with SMAW vs Flux Core, whether it was structural or job shops. I prefer SMAW myself but it's all relevant, depends on the weldment, welding conditions, position, cost, speed factors, etc... but I digress... I always viewed the polarity from the amperage/heat/force of arc required- the flow of current. : )
We are speaking from two different perspectives. A person just starting out has a misconception that self shielded welding is inferior compared to gas shielded. I'm trying to dispell that myth while adding a simple way to associate the correct polarity. Naturally someone in the trades doesn't need to be told the benefits of self shielded wire 👍
Brandon I don't know how you do it people are so not picky about how you word stuff why do people want to tell you what to say.they need to start their own utube show .. keep up the same good work it's good the way you have been doing it thanks
@Herman Pierce Thanks man. I have a very simple philosophy when i deal with comments....i look at it this way, there are actually people in this world that could win the lottery but still manage to complain about having to pay taxes on the winnings. Sometimes people just like to complain. I learned early on that i can not please everyone so now when i make my videos i aim to please ONLY one person...ME. i appreciate your support brother 👍🙏
Brandon as far as flux core welding without the nozzle and keeping the gas holes on the diffuser covered, you could place a couple high temp o rings from a tig gas lens kit on there and weld without the nozzle?
Thats a pretty good idea!
Where do I get replacement liners for flux wire for 250pro yes weldier dose not have one one there website only for. They only have one for Aluminum welding and my local stores don’t have any that the end cap fits in hole on lead
I recently had a simular issue not being able to find something on their website. Try messaging them with your need. They seem very responsive. They even linked me the part number so I could buy it
I’ve been waiting on a email from them I was wondering if you could put a link to liners you use on the MiG 250 pro for MiG and flux
I’ve been waiting on a email from them I was wondering if you could put a link to liners you use on the MiG 250 pro for MiG and flux
I’ve been waiting on a email from them I was wondering if you could put a link to liners you use on the MiG 250 pro for MiG and flux
I’ve been waiting on a email from them I was wondering if you could put a link to liners you use on the
MiG 250 pro for MiG and flux
The only reason I can see for the clip is to keep the tube from accidentally getting pushed out if you are threading wire or falling out somewhere if you are moving the machine without the gun attached. Instead, you can slip on an oring with smaller ID than the tube and a bigger cross-section than the groove to retain it. It is easy to get on and off and will keep the little guy in place without messing with the e-clip.
Great tip! Thank you! @R Johnson
@@BrandonLund Getting much more from you videos than that tip. Glad it helps. I do it in about 5 seconds, 1 handed, no swearing :^)
I believe the size of the roller faces outward to designate the innermost groove size. I think you installed it backwards
I cant remember. I know some are that way and I have others that are the other.
On this you put in voltage instead of current. Is that because you had to put in the parameters manually because of .030 wire?
Yes. Good eye!
@@BrandonLund I'm watching your great videos very carefully. ❤
Hey Brandon what would you use to fix a rusty carburetor bowl with a few pin holes in it? I can replace it for 230 bucks plus shipping but I want to save the money if I can. I thought about acytelene welding it like one would tig with a metal filler rod but I don't think it will hold gasoline.
I have an old Miller 250 Syncrowave Tig machine here at home but would need proper gas for it. I have finally got power to run it but not at full tilt.
I think they are aluminum right? I would try brazing it.
@@BrandonLund It might be aluminum I thought it was metal because of the rust. Thanks!.
Afternoon Brandon,,
My 205ds is flux dedicated at the moment 🤷♂️, so I definitely use the composite plastic nozzle cover. Its a Lincoln item and it threads on the gun,, where as the nozzle on your 250 machine is the friction/0-ring setup. Kinda odd.
I'd think a consistent use of parts would be a better solution 🤷♂️.
Have you experienced burn back with the flux core wire?
Thats been my biggest hurdle at the moment, which is likely my technique. Have a great weekend.
Cheers 🍻, G.
@Gabriel Szekeres I did experience some burn back when I was messing with the settings while in manual mode. I noticed this more as I lowered the feed speed. If you increase your feeder speed you should see this problem go away. Thanks for sharing the tip about the Lincoln nozzle! I think the they switched up the nozzles on the 205DS and 250Pro just because of the added amperage but thats just a guess.
@@BrandonLund ,, thanks Amigo. Always appreciate the replies and wisdom.
Try using a small alligator clip instead of the E clip for the feeder guide
Thats a great idea! Thanks for sharing. I will give it a try
I find your videos to be both informative and entertaining. I have a Yeswelder 250 Pro and noticed that no one seems to post any videos of the tig mode being used. I realized the tig settings on this machine are minimal but is it even worth investing in the optional tig torch for a welder that lacks basic tig settings? Can it actually tig weld sufficiently?
You make a very good point. I think the majority purchasing it are doing so for the aluminum capabilities. Surprisingly enough I think I fit in with the rest because I have never tried the tig process on the 250. I should probably do some tests on it and see how it performs.
Where can I find a 5lb aluminum spool like that?
I buy them from Fronius. You can get them on their website @TheUniversalBean
@@BrandonLund thanks man. Appreciate it
Did you really have to change that part with the E clip? I couldn't see why that was removed. Also is it only synergic with .035 wire?
@Carl Brunberg unfortunately that part has to come out. The liner from the whip actually extends all the way through to about 1mm from touching the drive roll. Yes for some reason the machine is only synergic using .035 with flux core wire. It will do bare wire .030 synergic....just not flux
@@BrandonLund does it do synergic with .035 too the mig pro 250
For some reason the machine is only synergic using .035 with flux core and bare wire .030
When you say "it seems a little hot" what are the indications that it's too hot? Or what are the symptoms of it being too hot?
@Christopher Salisbury a lot of it is by feel and sound. I was needing to do a side to side weave motion because I could see I was getting some undercut at the toe of the weld. I always try to go with "reccomended" settings the go a little hotter and then cooler to get the feel for the welder
Witch is better the tooiom 200 or the yesweder 250 ? I’m a beginner in welding
@Richard March I can't say about the first one because I've never heard of it but I've bought 3 YesWelders and have had no problems. They also have really good reviews. If your considering buying one be sure to use my promo code. It will save you money!
@@BrandonLund thanks I will use the promo code
Could you tig weld a little handle on the e-clip thing to make it easier to put on? Or use some kind of little spring clamp? Or use some wire kind of like a twist tie and put it where the e-clip would go? I'm just trying to think of some ways to get around it.
You and I obviously have a very simular mindset lol. As I was struggling with this, the little tab tig welded came to mind then I thought about a piece of wire. I think the tab idea would work and I might just try. Great thinking buddy @Christopher Salisbury.
I have a couple small hemostats that I use for things just like that, they clamp on and you can get it most of the way on with one hand. Mine are old ones from a veterinary hospital, but I bet you could find them on Amazon or EBay
Thats an awesome idea! Thank you for sharing @Delbert Grady
@@BrandonLund They sell those at Harbor Freight - $5-6! They have curved and straight
You know where I'm going Saturday! Thanks Christopher! 🙏
Lol Love it!
Thanks! @David Farias
My welder keeps tripping the breaker after 2 mins of welding how can i fix this?
Sounds like you have too much on that circuit
@@BrandonLund But when i stick weld it dosent trip but when i flux core self shielded wire it does os there any explination to this?
Good thing about that machine: they provide that chart for 0.30 flux core. Lincoln 210 MP does not provide settings for 0.30, 0.35 and 0.45. Lincoln doesn't even help you with that.
@Jose Vazquez And the Miller online calculator is no help either! WTH do these manufactures have against .030!
@@BrandonLund No idea! I even contacted Lincoln on this.
@@jvazquez53 unreal!
Just for your information as the way you presented the information may lead some people the wrong way. Flux core wire is not all self shielding as you make it seem and actually gas shielded flux core is more widely used industrially compared to self shielding flux core which is majorly used on structural welding out in the field. Self shielding wire is even harder to find generally aside from those mini rolls.
Just thought I'd let you know in case you didn't know that or others either. Some people could end up buying gas shielded wire by accident and not know why it isn't working properly.
Nice job on the video
Thanks man I appreciate you watching. This channel is primarily geared towards beginner to intermediate welders so I dont do much with dual shield. Its pretty much hard wire and self shielded that I work with.
@@BrandonLund that's alright and important to teach beginners. I just thought to mention it to help educate people for those who didn't know about there being different flux core wire.
Valid point, thank you! 👍🙏
Weld a small piece to that “c” clip to get a better grip on it?
Probably not a bad idea!
I'd weld a wing on that spool tension nut man.
Hey Brandon does it seem like flux core burns up really fast to you? I can go through 1lb spools in my little Lincoln Weld Pac 10949 so quick it ain't funny.
Maybe its because its not solid wire and has the flux inside? I hate to start anything with it if I only have one spool.
I like the Lincoln for patching thin worn metal cracks that develop in the bed of my dump truck right in front of the underlying ribs. It just don't burn hot enough for thick metal or when I'd really like to cover some ground and build up 2 or 3 ft of thin metal. Rock and asphalt wears the crap out of a dump bed.
Once the crack is filled and I need to build up some I've found that I can hold the gun 90 degrees to weld , start on the thin side and push over to the welded up crack and pause waiting for the puddle to build up to 1/4 inch round and let off and repeat over and over and over..
These are the prettiest welds that I have achieved with this little powerless box. Start move across quickly pause let off over and over.
Cursive E's continuous pausing at the top works extremely well when the metal is thick enough for continuous welding.
I need a way to scribe a line that I can see. I can't see like I use too.
I'm gonna have to have one of these yeswelder 250 Pro's.
@Blade flux core does burn faster and it burns hotter also. It sounds like you have the technique down for the repair. As far as having a hard time seeing while you are welding, try a bright halogen light shining on the area you are welding. You will thank me later lol.
@@BrandonLund Ok thx Ill try the light. Thx man!
@Blade I use one and it's a huge help. I dont know how old you are but if your nearing your mid 40's, a set of 1.5 readers helps tons when welding.
@@BrandonLund I'll be 55 in Dec.
I do ok on an unwelded or strait ground out joints Its the long welds stacked beside each other like building up the thin dump truck floor that give me a fit. I'm doing better with my new yeswelder 800 helmet because I get to see the whole picture every time I let off the trigger and the lens lightens up.
@@BrandonLund Ill be 55 near the end of the year.
Hey where do you get your metal?
Our local sheet metal shop closed to the public.
Maybe add a set screw to replace the e clip?
Great idea! Maybe even a small cable clamp. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Brandon
Hey! 👋
As always, a great video with lots of information for us. Been useful in setting my Harbor Freight MIG converted to DCEN. One suggestion, why not use a small R-Clip where that really small circlip is used. Might a be a LOT easier to install and take out.
WOW! This is an excellent idea Jim! I am 100% doing this! Thank you for sharing!
@@BrandonLund You are very welcome!!! Glad to help!!!
My memory isn't the best lately Jim so if I mention this in an upcoming video please be sure to chime in. I love this idea. I'm actually going to suggest this to @YesWelder once I try it #yeswelder
@@BrandonLund I just think that an "R" clip would be much better and feel free to suggest it to anyone!!! That small circlip would be real pain in that small area. You have helped me so much and I am glad to contribute this small thing!!!
Thank you Jim! 😊
Update.. after 2 weeks and an email a day the only help I got was a picture of a finger pointing at a connector to check... When I asked them what to check with a meter or am I just verifying it was plugged in they replied "we have reviewed the video you sent us again and it's broken and can't be repaired, sorry.". Basically they just want to string you along until you get tired and give up. So now I have a paperweight.
@JoFo How long have you had it? I'm pretty sure these have at least a 1 year warranty. EDIT out of curosity i looked up their warranty and put up the link. Hopefully you are within the coverage date. support.yeswelder.com/hc/en-us/articles/360035238314-LIMITED-WARRANTY
@@BrandonLund Had it a little more than a year, so no warranty left. Just amazed with so little use (30 min probably in that whole time) the welder would just stop working.. Also shocked that they treat these welders as throwaways.. like zero help in understanding error codes and how to fix
I'm sorry to hear that you had to deal with this. I've had a few simular warranty issues over the years (not with Yeswelder) missed my warranty coverage by 1 day late so i know how discouraging it can be.
@@BrandonLund upsetting it only lasted 30 min. Terrible/non existent support for product was icing on the cake. If I had gotten 20 - 30 hrs of use even, would have been a lot more bearable!
I cant say as i blame you. I would be upset also
I found out you don't need to install the c clip on the tube, with the gun installed it cannot go anywhere. The c clip is there so the tube won't fall out when you remove the gun.
That will be handy! Thank you!
Now back to projects?
Next Friday 😎 @Willard Lentz
@@BrandonLund I am waiting patiently. 😁
Maybe 🤣
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Ultimate welding cart maybe 🤔
I like that idea! Thank you! @Guy Anderson
Have you ever considered putting in all your videos on DVD that someone can buy to view..
No but thats probably not a bad idea.
Instead of changing out the liners, why not have two guns? Or would that be too costly?
What yku described is actually the way i prefer. Its about 90 bucks for a spare mig gun. It makes swapping out mig guns a breeze.
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I hate the E-clips
Same! I need to find a hack for this
Great video. Thanks
Thank you! Glad you liked it!