I am on my 4th element strip within couple days. I've seen it spark. Do i have a faulty unit or is #5 setting too high??
1143404
I have had mine for over a year using it consistently and have only replaced two and very recently the third. I have never had any problems with sparks. Where is the sealer sparking? I have used mine on highest setting and have not had any problems though it will shorten the life of the element. You might just have a faulty unit. I would double check to see that the element is screwed in snug at both ends. Possibly take the bottom off and expose the wiring and look for soot on wires or possibly case. Always do this with the unit unplugged.
1810122
Sound like ignitor is not creating any spark for the butane to light. I would consider returning it.
1906518
Sounds like a defect. I have never had that problem. The bottom element always turns on and heats up for me.
694403
Did you try and replace the heating element with the spare one that comes with the set? At 217 degrees, that's not even close to melting solder. I know my station has to be set about 100 degrees higher than where I normally would set it, which tells me that the thermostat isn't very accurate, but other than that I've used mine to build hundreds of circuit boards at home and actually prefer my solder station over the ones I use at work. If the 2nd heating element doesn't work, I would contact the seller.
2099042
This happened to me when I got a new high-powered microwave. What I ended up doing was experimenting with the power levels. What has worked for me now is setting my power to 5, and then popping for 3:30. Works like a charm now, but a bit of a pain unfortunately.
1638033
A lightning strike wouldn't surprise me at all. These units are prone to that, since they are metal and outdoors. Definitely do not mean to insult you, but did you check the breaker? Ours trips sometimes. If you did check the breaker, then your board may well be out? Do you see any dark or burn spots on the back of the board? You'd have to check with Goldline to verify, but I think the sticker contains the model and possibly the serial number. What is the code printed after "PN:" on your board?
419761
I don't know what to tell you, mine fired right up and went to work. Maybe a test print or unplug the machine? Sorry!
1265565
Hi Harold - there must be a defect then. I set mine for 345 and it stops at that - it will fluctuate a few degrees down when in use - but nothing major. I would contact them and have it replaced
430105
The unit is well built. I'm running it as 30A per fuse with no troubles. If it were total that would be less than 5a per fuse which is pretty useless.
749762
Did you check to ensure there is no fouling of the ignition wire? This happened on my previous torch and I never could get the igniter clean enough to use again...so I ordered a new torch.
1492580
Fusr blowing us not due to the battery, what u have the fuse protection is drawing more than 10 amps causing the fuse to blow. Is polarity correct? Is the hot lead (red) making contact with ground? Good luck.
1896253
I suspect there may be a problem with the t-stat or a loose connection in the wiring at the t-stat. It is supposed to handle 3000w @ 240v. They do get warm while in service but I've never had one smoke. I do not have that much load on any of my units but I do have a programable model with 3000w load with no problem. I had two t-stats stacked one above the other and that didn't work because the lower unit gave off enough heat to affect the upper. I relocated one and everything is now find.
350479
Hmm That does sound like a serious issue! I cannot say that I have had that problem yet and I have 8 units installed in my house. It sounds to me like the unit is placed on a circuit that is beyond the recommended load which can easily happen. In other words, this issue sounds like people are using the units on circuits that were already poorly wired. Just my thoughts.
1385694
Not sure what your asking but this unit is solid and kicks out more energy than it's rated to. All the cells seem to be the same color on mine. Maybe they just used a few different cells in yours do it have good output?
1706739
If you try to run it at 100% duty cycle it will start smoking before it gets hot. I returned mine and upgraded to a 10 Ampr that I can run at 20 volts on around 80% duty cycle
381142
We have had our unit for almost a year now and have the same problem. Ours will get down to about 62 or 63 at times but never lower. We have tried it under all conditions, auto, continuous, and normal. If anyone gets back to you with a solution please let us know. Thanks
1000762
Maybe too much current. measure it and compare it to diode specks check to make sure the diode isn't shorted.