Thread: BossWeld 186 MIG welder - Malfunctioning

BossWeld 186 180Amp MIG Welder (transformer powered) for sale as a non serviceable, but repairable unit. Was running well then started making bird welds. BossWeld weren’t interested in supplying either diagrams so I could fault find it, or parts when I established the issue. Basically they don’t want to deal with home gamers. Local service agent wants $140/hr to take the screws out of the cover, plus any parts. I‘ve decided on moving on to an inverter so I’m not interested in repairing it beyond what I’ve already established.
I believe the issue is with the power control relay on the control board, but haven’t tested that theory. Rectifier module and all the other big stuff appears OK.
In decent shape cosmetically, comes with #15 Binzel clone gun, earth lead, and manual. No regulator or consumables.
Purchased new in 2017.
Offered at $60, which is what I will get if I scrap it.

Interstate freight at cost, keeping in mind it weighs 32kg plus any packing so it won’t be cheap.

Hi,

If you purchased it from Bunnings I'd take it back. You should get a full refund or at least a partial refund. Even if you didn't buy it from Bunnings I'd still try.

Ben.

Purchased through my trade account at Supagas when they did equipment supply in Adelaide. They carry a two year warranty, and it’s just over three years old. At the time I bought it, Bunnings didn’t carry BossWeld equipment.

Im pretty certain that Bunnings will tell me, very politely, to go away and stop wasting their time attempting to refund a machine that is out of warranty and wasn’t purchased there.

Eskimo

I will take it but can I defer pickup?

Eric

Originally Posted by lamestllama

Eskimo

I will take it but can I defer pickup?

Eric

Are you after the welder or something from one of Richards ads?

If you want the welder, yes I can hang onto it for a bit for you.

Originally Posted by racingtadpole

Are you after the welder or something from one of Richards ads?

If you want the welder, yes I can hang onto it for a bit for you.

looks like we will have to wait till he wakes up and has breaky, coffee and a shower shave etc...lol

Originally Posted by eskimo

looks like we will have to wait till he wakes up and has breaky, coffee and a shower shave etc...lol

Racingtadpole

I mixed up the adverts, I want the welder.

Eric

No worries, I’ll put it aside.