Our welding machines are reliable and designed for frequent use. Nevertheless, it can happen that not everything works as planned during operation. Many factors interact during welding to ensure a smooth process and an optimal result – which is why the cause of a fault is not always immediately apparent.
To support you as best as possible, you will find below all articles that help you identify and fix minor errors and defects.
Warning and Error Messages
The RED MIG 210 Syn displays clear messages and error codes that help quickly identify the cause.
E3 (wire feed irregular or completely failed, wire electrode stuck to the contact tip)
Fault Resolution
Here you will find further articles to assist you in narrowing down and resolving problems, even if no error code is displayed.
This way, you can proceed step by step, fix issues efficiently, and quickly focus back on your project.
Fault / Symptom:
- Torch / Electrode holder / Ground cable gets too hot
- Tungsten electrode melts away
- Wire feed irregular or completely failed, wire electrode stuck to the contact tip
- Feed unit has increased wire wear
- Too little or no shielding gas
- Shielding gas does not switch off
- Welding performance has decreased
- Arc or short circuit between contact tip and gas nozzle
- Arc does not ignite
- Arc breaks off
- Arc unstable
- Weld seam "boils"
- Porosity in the weld metal
Need further assistance? Simply send your request to the RED service team
Detailed information on operation and further tips for handling your RED welding machine can be found in the RED 210 SYN welding machine user manual