I haven't TIGed for 5 years, what do I set the gas flow level at.

Tigging aluminum, 1-1/2" square tube, 1/8" wall to 1/4" plate.

                               Thanks, Mikek


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On 8/7/2020 9:31 PM, amdx wrote:

I haven't TIGed for 5 years, what do I set the gas flow level at.

Tigging aluminum, 1-1/2" square tube, 1/8" wall to 1/4" plate.

                               Thanks, Mikek

I usually run around 10-15 scfm depending on whether I'm using a gas
lens or regular cup and what size cup/lens . Too much is as bad or worse
than not enough .
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On 8/8/2020 5:15 AM, Snag wrote:

On 8/7/2020 9:31 PM, amdx wrote:

I haven't TIGed for 5 years, what do I set the gas flow level at.

Tigging aluminum, 1-1/2" square tube, 1/8" wall to 1/4" plate.

                                Thanks, Mikek >>

  I usually run around 10-15 scfm depending on whether I'm using a gas
lens or regular cup and what size cup/lens . Too much is as bad or worse
than not enough .

Finally a real person using a gas lens. Not just somebody on YouTube
hawking wares or denigrating wares they don't get a kickback from.

So what do you think of the whole gas lens thing?

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On 8/8/2020 1:38 PM, amdx wrote:

On 8/8/2020 9:53 AM, Bob La Londe wrote:

On 8/8/2020 5:15 AM, Snag wrote:

On 8/7/2020 9:31 PM, amdx wrote:

I haven't TIGed for 5 years, what do I set the gas flow level at.

Tigging aluminum, 1-1/2" square tube, 1/8" wall to 1/4" plate.

                                Thanks, Mikek

   I usually run around 10-15 scfm depending on whether I'm using a
gas lens or regular cup and what size cup/lens . Too much is as bad
or worse than not enough .

Finally a real person using a gas lens.  Not just somebody on YouTube
hawking wares or denigrating wares they don't get a kickback from.

So what do you think of the whole gas lens thing?

OK, I set it all up, I have gas flow, I have High frequency arc, but I
don't have any current to heat the metal.

I've tried every thing I know of. Here's a picture of my panel settings.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/zr3oehlbofdti1n/tig%20settings.jpg?dl=0

I have the ground clip connected to Neg and the Tig Torch connected to
pos.

I've tried the torch switch and foot switch, both give me gas and HF
arc, but no current.

This did work, when I put it away 5 years ago.

                                           Thanks for your help, Mikek

 I noted that when I have the current set to read 180at maximum and try
to TIG, the HF arcs and

the current reading drops to 35. after I stop the HF arc it takes 10
seconds and the reading increases back to 180.

                                                   Mikek





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On 8/8/2020 9:53 AM, Bob La Londe wrote:

On 8/8/2020 5:15 AM, Snag wrote:

On 8/7/2020 9:31 PM, amdx wrote:

I haven't TIGed for 5 years, what do I set the gas flow level at.

Tigging aluminum, 1-1/2" square tube, 1/8" wall to 1/4" plate.

                                Thanks, Mikek

   I usually run around 10-15 scfm depending on whether I'm using a
gas lens or regular cup and what size cup/lens . Too much is as bad
or worse than not enough .

Finally a real person using a gas lens.  Not just somebody on YouTube hawking wares or denigrating wares they don't get a kickback from.

So what do you think of the whole gas lens thing?

OK, I set it all up, I have gas flow, I have High frequency arc, but I
don't have any current to heat the metal.

I've tried every thing I know of. Here's a picture of my panel settings.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/zr3oehlbofdti1n/tig%20settings.jpg?dl=0

I have the ground clip connected to Neg and the Tig Torch connected to pos.

I've tried the torch switch and foot switch, both give me gas and HF
arc, but no current.

This did work, when I put it away 5 years ago.

                                           Thanks for your help, Mikek


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On 8/8/2020 9:53 AM, Bob La Londe wrote:

On 8/8/2020 5:15 AM, Snag wrote:

On 8/7/2020 9:31 PM, amdx wrote:

I haven't TIGed for 5 years, what do I set the gas flow level at.

Tigging aluminum, 1-1/2" square tube, 1/8" wall to 1/4" plate.

                                Thanks, Mikek

   I usually run around 10-15 scfm depending on whether I'm using a
gas lens or regular cup and what size cup/lens . Too much is as bad or
worse than not enough .

Finally a real person using a gas lens.  Not just somebody on YouTube hawking wares or denigrating wares they don't get a kickback from.

So what do you think of the whole gas lens thing?

I think it does give you slightly better shielding by diffusing the
shield gas . I also think a round piece of scotchbrite pad slid up into
the cup will do about as good at a much much lower cost .
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On 8/8/2020 1:53 PM, amdx wrote:

On 8/8/2020 1:38 PM, amdx wrote:

On 8/8/2020 9:53 AM, Bob La Londe wrote:

On 8/8/2020 5:15 AM, Snag wrote:

On 8/7/2020 9:31 PM, amdx wrote:

I haven't TIGed for 5 years, what do I set the gas flow level at.

Tigging aluminum, 1-1/2" square tube, 1/8" wall to 1/4" plate.

                                Thanks, Mikek

   I usually run around 10-15 scfm depending on whether I'm using a
gas lens or regular cup and what size cup/lens . Too much is as bad
or worse than not enough .

Finally a real person using a gas lens.  Not just somebody on YouTube
hawking wares or denigrating wares they don't get a kickback from.

So what do you think of the whole gas lens thing?

OK, I set it all up, I have gas flow, I have High frequency arc, but I
don't have any current to heat the metal.

I've tried every thing I know of. Here's a picture of my panel settings.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/zr3oehlbofdti1n/tig%20settings.jpg?dl=0

I have the ground clip connected to Neg and the Tig Torch connected to
pos.

I've tried the torch switch and foot switch, both give me gas and HF
arc, but no current.

This did work, when I put it away 5 years ago.

                                           Thanks for your help, Mikek

 I noted that when I have the current set to read 180at maximum and try
to TIG, the HF arcs and

the current reading drops to 35. after I stop the HF arc it takes 10
seconds and the reading increases back to 180.

                                                   Mikek

I have a Powertig 250 EX , mine is set up with the 'trode negative .
Recently I had a problem with my machine , erratic and just wierd .
Taking the case off and blowing the cobwebs and dust out brought it all
back ... they do advise doing that from time to time .
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On Sat, 8 Aug 2020 07:53:02 -0700, Bob La Londe <none@none.com99>
wrote:

On 8/8/2020 5:15 AM, Snag wrote:

On 8/7/2020 9:31 PM, amdx wrote:

I haven't TIGed for 5 years, what do I set the gas flow level at.

Tigging aluminum, 1-1/2" square tube, 1/8" wall to 1/4" plate.

                                Thanks, Mikek

  I usually run around 10-15 scfm depending on whether I'm using a gas
lens or regular cup and what size cup/lens . Too much is as bad or worse
than not enough .

Finally a real person using a gas lens. Not just somebody on YouTube
hawking wares or denigrating wares they don't get a kickback from.

So what do you think of the whole gas lens thing?

I love gas lenses and use them almost exclusively. They quickly pay
for themselves with lower gas consumption. And the shielding is much
better which leads to better welds, especially when welding stainless.
They are bigger than standard cups and so don't work as well in tight
spaces. So for tight spaces I use standard cups.
Eric

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On 8/8/2020 2:07 PM, Snag wrote:

On 8/8/2020 1:53 PM, amdx wrote:

On 8/8/2020 1:38 PM, amdx wrote:

On 8/8/2020 9:53 AM, Bob La Londe wrote:

On 8/8/2020 5:15 AM, Snag wrote:

On 8/7/2020 9:31 PM, amdx wrote:

I haven't TIGed for 5 years, what do I set the gas flow level at.

Tigging aluminum, 1-1/2" square tube, 1/8" wall to 1/4" plate.

                                Thanks, Mikek

   I usually run around 10-15 scfm depending on whether I'm using
a gas lens or regular cup and what size cup/lens . Too much is as
bad or worse than not enough .

Finally a real person using a gas lens.  Not just somebody on
YouTube hawking wares or denigrating wares they don't get a
kickback from.

So what do you think of the whole gas lens thing?

OK, I set it all up, I have gas flow, I have High frequency arc, but
I don't have any current to heat the metal.

I've tried every thing I know of. Here's a picture of my panel
settings.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/zr3oehlbofdti1n/tig%20settings.jpg?dl=0

I have the ground clip connected to Neg and the Tig Torch connected
to pos.

I've tried the torch switch and foot switch, both give me gas and HF
arc, but no current.

This did work, when I put it away 5 years ago.

                                           Thanks for your help, Mikek

  I noted that when I have the current set to read 180at maximum and
try to TIG, the HF arcs and

the current reading drops to 35. after I stop the HF arc it takes 10
seconds and the reading increases back to 180.

                                                    Mikek

I have a Powertig 250 EX , mine is set up with the 'trode negative .
Recently I had a problem with my machine , erratic and just wierd .
Taking the case off and blowing the cobwebs and dust out brought it
all back ... they do advise doing that from time to time .

I did pop the cover, not so much to blow cobwebs out as I had it covered
for 5 years, so it's clean. But I was hoping to find a poor connection,

no such luck. Is there such a thing as a schematic available for an
Everlast Powertig 200 DX?


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On 08/08/2020 21:49, amdx wrote:

On 8/8/2020 2:07 PM, Snag wrote:

On 8/8/2020 1:53 PM, amdx wrote:

On 8/8/2020 1:38 PM, amdx wrote:

On 8/8/2020 9:53 AM, Bob La Londe wrote:

On 8/8/2020 5:15 AM, Snag wrote:

On 8/7/2020 9:31 PM, amdx wrote:

I haven't TIGed for 5 years, what do I set the gas flow level at. >>>>>>>
Tigging aluminum, 1-1/2" square tube, 1/8" wall to 1/4" plate.

                                Thanks, Mikek

   I usually run around 10-15 scfm depending on whether I'm using >>>>>> a gas lens or regular cup and what size cup/lens . Too much is as
bad or worse than not enough .

Finally a real person using a gas lens.  Not just somebody on
YouTube hawking wares or denigrating wares they don't get a
kickback from.

So what do you think of the whole gas lens thing?

OK, I set it all up, I have gas flow, I have High frequency arc,
but I don't have any current to heat the metal.

I've tried every thing I know of. Here's a picture of my panel
settings.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/zr3oehlbofdti1n/tig%20settings.jpg?dl=0

I have the ground clip connected to Neg and the Tig Torch connected
to pos.

I've tried the torch switch and foot switch, both give me gas and
HF arc, but no current.

This did work, when I put it away 5 years ago.

                                           Thanks for your help, Mikek

  I noted that when I have the current set to read 180at maximum and
try to TIG, the HF arcs and

the current reading drops to 35. after I stop the HF arc it takes 10
seconds and the reading increases back to 180.

                                                    Mikek

I have a Powertig 250 EX , mine is set up with the 'trode negative .
Recently I had a problem with my machine , erratic and just wierd .
Taking the case off and blowing the cobwebs and dust out brought it
all back ... they do advise doing that from time to time .

I did pop the cover, not so much to blow cobwebs out as I had it
covered for 5 years, so it's clean. But I was hoping to find a poor connection,

no such luck. Is there such a thing as a schematic available for an
Everlast Powertig 200 DX?

You can get oxidation of the tungsten electrode which can prevent the
arc starting, scratching the electrode on the work piece or welding
table surface normally removes it from the tip and allows a clean start

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On 8/8/2020 11:59 AM, Snag wrote:

On 8/8/2020 9:53 AM, Bob La Londe wrote:

On 8/8/2020 5:15 AM, Snag wrote:

On 8/7/2020 9:31 PM, amdx wrote:

I haven't TIGed for 5 years, what do I set the gas flow level at.

Tigging aluminum, 1-1/2" square tube, 1/8" wall to 1/4" plate.

                                Thanks, Mikek

   I usually run around 10-15 scfm depending on whether I'm using a
gas lens or regular cup and what size cup/lens . Too much is as bad
or worse than not enough .

Finally a real person using a gas lens.  Not just somebody on YouTube
hawking wares or denigrating wares they don't get a kickback from.

So what do you think of the whole gas lens thing?

  I think it does give you slightly better shielding by diffusing the shield gas . I also think a round piece of scotchbrite pad slid up into
the cup will do about as good at a much much lower cost .

You know. One of the YouTube experts who is often hawking wares once
suggested the same thing in a video using a spool gun to weld aluminum.
A piece of Scotch brite pad back inside the hood to more uniformly
deliver the shielding gas.

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