TIG burn

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Never had this problem, just within the last year, 3rd time. This was from TIG welding for approx 5mins at the most, at only 130amps max. Hate to have to cover up more now that warmer weather is here. Unless somehow I've become more sensitive to UV? Either that, or just another "Getting older" symptom.


Reply:ljdm

Originally Posted by ljdm

Never had this problem . . . or just another "Getting older" symptom.
Reply:cover up, skin cancer is no joke.
Reply:Thing is, I almost never burn(dark Italian skin), and was such a short time welding, at only 125 amps. Guess my skin has changed over time.
Reply:I've read somewhere that the UV from Tig is much more intense than from stick or mig all parameters being the same.
Reply:Might as well ditch the hood and boots, and rock sun glasses and flip flops at those puny amps.After all it is summer time, and everybody knows all the cool kids ditch their PPE come summer time.Just say, Know.
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Originally Posted by OPUS FERRO

ljdmI recently rode a bike - for three long days with my sleeves rolled up - my arms are just healing from the burn.  I have not been 'body sunburned' forfifty years -It flaked and peeled - just like when I was a kid - new rules may apply . . . . . . but in the shop - Dual Shield will burn you thru a shirt . . .Pick your poison - Industrial Radiation, or Global Warming - the choice isyours . . .Not really: Industrial Labor is generally informed about risk - the GeneralCommon Kooter - has no idea about the risk they produce . . .Opus
Reply:You taking medications that make your skin sensitive to burning?Weld like a "WELDOR", not a wel-"DERR"

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Originally Posted by shovelon

You taking medications that make your skin sensitive to burning?
Reply:Sun block.An optimist is usually wrong, and when the unexpected happens is unprepared. A pessimist is usually right, when wrong, is delighted, and well prepared.
Reply:shovelon

Originally Posted by shovelon

You taking medications that make your skin sensitive to burning?
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Originally Posted by OPUS FERRO

shovelonGreat, 'out of the box . . .' Tech Tip - Thanx -Opus
Reply:If i have a lot to do, i wear a welding jacket; i then sweat so much i get zapped by the high frequency start and toss my torch across the shop....dang, it ain't easy living in the tropics!
Reply:Once I hit about 40 the little burns started leaving lasting marks. Somewhere around 4t I couldnt weld without a welding coat on or I would get sunburned. It only gets worse the older you get. I think once you reach about 90 you must spontaneously combust if you leave any skin exposed while welding.