Cant get my TIG torch to fire?

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I figured it out. Sorry for the wasted spaceLast edited by irishluck; 02-21-2014 at 10:56 PM.
Reply:Is the machine set for touch start maybe? Touch the tungsten to the ground clamp then slowly lift it away. If it's set to touch start, it will "light up" when you lift it off the ground or part.Two turn tables and a microphone.
Reply:What is torch start?the "lift arc" option?Is so then no. Its set to HF mode.
Reply:Can you take a close picture of the controls on the machine? I can't find any pictures that I can actually see what the settings are. Got to make sure its all set correctly. Are you sure you have the work lead (ground) connected to the steel? Even without the work clamp attached you can get HF sparks. Make sure the connections are tight on the machine.Airco Ac/Dc 300 HeliwelderMillerMatic 200 (stolen)Miller Maxstar 150STLMiller AEAD200LE (welding and generating power) Hobart MIG
Reply:Originally Posted by SquirmyPugCan you take a close picture of the controls on the machine? I can't find any pictures that I can actually see what the settings are. Got to make sure its all set correctly. Are you sure you have the work lead (ground) connected to the steel? Even without the work clamp attached you can get HF sparks. Make sure the connections are tight on the machine.
Reply:Airco Ac/Dc 300 HeliwelderMillerMatic 200 (stolen)Miller Maxstar 150STLMiller AEAD200LE (welding and generating power) Hobart MIG
Reply:Originally Posted by SquirmyPug
Reply:These are the kind of mistakes you can easily deal with!  It's those "other ones" that are hard to put behind you.Good luck!Two turn tables and a microphone.
Reply:Don't waste your time or materials tig welding until you clean that steel!Airco Ac/Dc 300 HeliwelderMillerMatic 200 (stolen)Miller Maxstar 150STLMiller AEAD200LE (welding and generating power) Hobart MIG
Reply:Well I did clean the edges of both pieces of steel before I did. I just didn't clean the other side.Not until just earlier when I put a weld down on it..
Reply:turn the heat up till the edges wash in more.Miller Maxstar 200 SDPiperliner #10 Gold
Reply:Either add less wire and maintain the same travel speed or slow down and hold a longer arc because that is excessive reinforcement and cold welds.Two turn tables and a microphone.
Reply:clean that metal.  Get rid of two bad habits on the same day!   1st on WeldingWeb to have a scrolling sig! HTP Invertig 400HTP Invertig 221HTP ProPulse 300HTP ProPulse 200 x2HTP ProPulse 220MTSHTP Inverarc 200TLP HTP Microcut 875SC