Got any advice on a TIG scratch start?

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Hey guys, I got a really good deal on a Miller Maxstar 150 S (set up for just stick).  And I am looking to set it up for scratch start TIG.  Any advice on where I should get the regulator and hook ups would be great.  Thanks.Just another Boiler Rat/Engineer
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Reply:I have a 150s.  I doesn't tig very well.  At least mine does not.  When amps are turned above 80 the arc goes out almost immediately.  Could be just mine.  However, I have no problems with it as a stick welder.  It was also hooked up in 110v at the time.Good luck.  Perhaps somebody else has advice on the welder's tig capability. Also, on Millers site (comparison chart) it does not consider it a tig welder.
Reply:Originally Posted by dstockHey guys, I got a really good deal on a Miller Maxstar 150 S (set up for just stick).  And I am looking to set it up for scratch start TIG.  Any advice on where I should get the regulator and hook ups would be great.  Thanks.
Reply:RojoHe is refering to the 150s.  not the stl or sth.
Reply:Yeah Tapwelder, I have a 230 hook up if I get it set up I'll let you know if it works any better than 115.  Thanks for the advice on where to get the equipment.  Keep them comin!  Always looking for a deal.Just another Boiler Rat/Engineer
Reply:Weldersales is a Repair Shop, but can tell you the best place to get all of the set up stuff you need.  He is in dallas Texas.  Your LWS will have all you need.   JohnSMAW,GMAW,FCAW,GTAW,SAW,PAC/PAW/OFCand Shielding Gases.  There all here. :
Reply:Originally Posted by tapwelderRojoHe is refering to the 150s.  not the stl or sth.
Reply:I guess I got a couple more questions.  I have just TIG'd at the power plant I work at, how much is this set up going to cost?  What would you suggest for shielding gas?  I think the plant uses 90/10 argon/co2.  Thanks again guys.Just another Boiler Rat/Engineer
Reply:Originally Posted by dstock how much is this set up going to cost?  What would you suggest for shielding gas?  I think the plant uses 90/10 argon/co2.  Thanks again guys.
Reply:I have a Hi Freq box and 200 amp flex head with gas valve air cooled 25' tig torch for sale.  $200 +shipping for the package.  No scratch start AC or DC.I don't know if this is allowed DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Originally Posted by chopper5i get stuff from http://store.weldingdepot.com/cgi/we...ml?id=rZorzspeandhttps://weldingsupply.securesites.co...tive:terms::PNand if the gas was 90/10 it was argon/He or He/argonDont try to tig with co2 in the mix  bad mojo