Don't Buy New MiG Gun - Until You See This

One of the most frustrating things that can happen when welding is breaking your mig torch just when you need it most. And most of the time when your torch seems to be irreparable, we tend to throw away the whole torch and quickly look for a mig torch replacement. However, throwing out a malfunctioning mig torch without even trying to see the cause and not trying to fix your mig torch is basically wasting your money.
Why do I say it’s a waste of money by not checking because almost any part of a mig gun can be replaced by getting parts from an old mig welder euro torch that you don’t use anymore or are also broken. Because I never throw away anything that could be useful when repairing my main torch. And that’s the secret of saving your money instead of buying a new one - know how to fix your mig torch. You can also buy very cheap parts for these torches online instead of paying big money for a completely new mig torch.
I've shown you how to replace the swan neck of a mig welder euro torch because this is the part where the contact tip gets stuck and you can’t get it out. So instead of going for a complete mig torch replacement, I looked for another mig welder euro torch which I don’t use and took its swan neck to replace the bugged one. However, there are things to consider when you need to do a mig welder gun repair yourself particularly when the swan neck is the problem.
First, you have to be aware of the amperage of the torch you’re swapping its parts with and both torches should have compatible amperage capacity. Second, you must ensure that the parts you’re replacing must fit exactly where they fit inside the mig torch. And lastly, while you’re doing the mig welder gun repair make sure you don't crimp any wires while reassembling it

[@MrWheelman30]

Good day Pete, love your videos. Always very informative and I love your humor and attitude.

[@petestools]

Thanks 👍

[@donaldhalls2189]

It's definitely not just you I often spend time looking for screws my hand tends to let thing go thanks again all the best to you and your loved ones

[@petestools]

Yea the older I get the more I drop LOL

[@lappieslabuschagne5427]

Thanks Pete like the repair not the replace 👍

[@petestools]

No problem 👍

[@AFFMotorsport]

Great info to know, thanks :)

[@petestools]

Glad it was helpful!