After thinking about things over the weekend I went out to my garage/shop yesterday and found a couple of issues. #1 -- I checked all of the fittings for my gas line to insure that they were tight and discovered that the gas line was not fully seated in the quick dis-connect on the front of my AHP. ...

After thinking about things over the weekend I went out to my garage/shop yesterday and found a couple of issues. #1 -- I checked all of the fittings for my gas line to insure that they were tight and discovered that the gas line was not fully seated in the quick dis-connect on the front of my AHP. ...

Torch is in negative (-) and ground is in positive (+).

Is this correct for DC welding steel and also AC welding aluminum?
I am DC welding steel.

I also have a Mig welder and use 75/25 with it. I do have the correct bottle (100% A) attached to the AHP. I've had the Argon for about 6 months but never used it. It was purchased new at a established welding store. I bought the welder used and it came with a CK #9 torch and gas lens kit. The selle...

I just purchased a used 2016 AHP 200x a little over a week ago. I have been trying to practice on carbon steel over the past week. Aside from contaminating my tungsten too often I do have additional problems that I hope someone can help me with. I am getting VERY FINE spatter on my practice welds an...

About 50 years ago I was employed for a while as a production stick welder by a company that is no longer. 3 or 4 years ago I purchased a Eastwood Mig 175 and just purchased a used 2016 AHP 200x a little over a week ago. I have been trying to practice on carbon steel over the past week and like most...