I am useing my new TA 161 STL for some stick practice and I'm having problems with the arc stopping mid weld. I useing 1/8" 6010 @ 75-85 amps on 1/4" plate in the flat position and my ground is good. Is it the machine or me? When I'm running a bead I can adjust the acr length to control puddle size and it seems like everything is going along fine and then the acr just stops.Thanks for the help.
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Reply:I run a 161 STL from time to time mostly for field work. Gave you give any more info on the machine history? Does it happen right off the bat or an hour into welding? Any pics of the welds your producing? Since your still practicing, it might be a possiblty of user error. info info info