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CK Rotary Amperage Control with Velcro Straps for Lincoln Electric Machines, 14 pin Plug
Lincoln14Pin-RA-RC

Name: CK Rotary Amperage Control with Velcro Straps for Lincoln Electric Machines, 14 pin Plug
SKU: Lincoln14Pin-RA-RC

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Remote amperage controls provide welding machine contactor on-off, activate gas and/or water solenoids, and provide full range current output control. The fitted Velcro straps are a one size fits all solution that can be easily retrofitted to all torch handle diameters. A built in strain-relief prevents the control cord from being pulled out or damaged.

Replace foot pedal amperage controls with fingertip operated amperage controls
Velcro strap allows amperage control to quickly mount on any TIG torch or Stick electrode holder
Innovative ergonomic design fits in the welders hand comfortably
Plug and Play replacement potentiometer, no soldering required
Custom cable lengths available

Compatible with Lincoln Electric Machines, 10K Ohm Potentiometer rating, 14 Pin Plug.

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Lincoln Electric Machine Remotes FAQs

Foot pedals and hand-held amperage controls that plug into a compatible TIG machine, and how to get the best from them.

My pedal never seems to reach full current. Is it faulty?

Not necessarily. With a pedal, the machine sets the ceiling and the pedal varies the output below it, so pressing fully down gives the maximum you have set and no more.

Some pedals also have a knob that caps the output further, so at half setting full pedal travel only gives about half of the machine's maximum. Check the current set on the machine panel and any limit knob on the pedal before suspecting a fault. If both are right and the current still does not follow your foot, check the lead, plug and the machine's manual.

Do I have to switch the machine to remote before the pedal works?

Usually yes. Most TIG machines need to be set to take their current (and often their output on and off) from a remote control. Depending on the machine this is a panel switch, a menu setting or a button sequence.

If the pedal is plugged in but the machine ignores it, or the arc will not start, check that the remote or contactor setting is selected before blaming the pedal. If you are not using a remote, the setting often needs to go back to the normal position. Your machine's manual will show the exact steps.

Is it safe to change the tungsten or cup while the pedal is plugged in?

Switch the machine off at the power source before changing the tungsten electrode or the gas cup. Pedals and torch switches can start the arc, and on a machine with high-frequency start that means a high-voltage pulse at the torch, so an accidental press is a real hazard.

Keep your foot clear of the pedal while you work at the torch. Damaged torches or leads, such as ones repaired with insulating tape, are a risk, so replace them. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and your own risk assessment.

The pedal starts the arc but will not change the current. What does that mean?

A foot pedal normally contains two separate parts: a switch that starts and stops the output, and a potentiometer (variable resistor) that sets the current. Each uses its own pins in the plug, so one can work while the other fails.

If the arc starts but the current stays fixed, check that the plug is fully seated and the machine is set to take its current from the remote. If those are right, the current-control part of the pedal, its lead or its plug may be worn or damaged. Check the machine's manual for the pin connections and have a competent person test and repair it.

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