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New welder / welds great, but I went to the 8" 10lb spool of MIG wire, and am having trouble adjusting tension. Manual says to set it 1-1/2 to 2. When I put the big spool on it (full), the wire feed was inconsistent, so I loosened the tension on the big spool to the point where I am afraid to go any less (to prevent birds-nesting), and increased the pressure of the tension roller to about 1/2 of the travel of the tension indicator. I am 'assuming" (bad word, I know) that the 1-1/2 to 2 was for the little spools, but no real guidance I can find about using large volume feed spools. Any experience/suggestions out there? Am I on the right track, or am I overlooking the obvious?
Thanks Guys - you have always been a great resource. I think this is simple, and I do not think there is anything wrong with the welder; I think I am just experiencing pilot error. Appreciate your thoughts. Take care and thanks in advance .... Doug with Pugs :thinking:
Thanks Guys - you have always been a great resource. I think this is simple, and I do not think there is anything wrong with the welder; I think I am just experiencing pilot error. Appreciate your thoughts. Take care and thanks in advance .... Doug with Pugs :thinking: