I have a pair of Millermatic 255`s and always unplug them both when I quit for the end of the day. In Fl where I live we have lightening and I don't want a power surge to hurt them by chance.
I would never use a lube pad, they do more harm than good. If you open up a used pad you're going to see what looks like a graphite substance, that substance is wire lube. The manufacturer puts a lube on the wire for feed ability, these pads remove the lube. I have spoken with reps from Lincoln Electric, Hobart, National Standard, ESAB and Pinnacle, none of these companies recommend using lube pads. Unless you are welding outdoors, or have a dirt floor shop they aren't needed.
That’s some pretty good information, personally I have never had the opportunity to talk to reps like that. I will say however, in my personal experience, I have never had to replace a liner after using the cleaning/lube pads.
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@FordManMT where do you buy those wire wipes and cleaners..
And lube
@@fleetwood9142, I had the same questions…as one would guess, I found them on Amazon, searched for:
mig wire wipers
@@fleetwood9142 I get mine from my local welding supplier, but I’m sure you can find them online as well
I have a pair of Millermatic 255`s and always unplug them both when I quit for the end of the day. In Fl where I live we have lightening and I don't want a power surge to hurt them by chance.
That’s not a bad idea
I would never use a lube pad, they do more harm than good. If you open up a used pad you're going to see what looks like a graphite substance, that substance is wire lube. The manufacturer puts a lube on the wire for feed ability, these pads remove the lube. I have spoken with reps from Lincoln Electric, Hobart, National Standard, ESAB and Pinnacle, none of these companies recommend using lube pads. Unless you are welding outdoors, or have a dirt floor shop they aren't needed.
That’s some pretty good information, personally I have never had the opportunity to talk to reps like that. I will say however, in my personal experience, I have never had to replace a liner after using the cleaning/lube pads.