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by bikekat
Thu Apr 25, 2019 6:00 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: welding sheet metal
Replies: 3
Views: 639

Re: welding sheet metal

many thanks. will try a really short arc. i think that was problem
by bikekat
Mon Apr 22, 2019 12:29 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: welding sheet metal
Replies: 3
Views: 639

welding sheet metal

Hi - was trying to weld 1mm mid steel with my lcd vision (think its chinese) acdc tig. The lowest i can set the amps is 18. Extremely easy to blow holes (have to move really fast not to). Not convinced the amp control knob on my pedal is working correctly as it sends the amps sporadic if i turn it u...
by bikekat
Tue Jun 19, 2018 1:56 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: tig pedal faulty?
Replies: 14
Views: 3782

Re: tig pedal faulty?

Got it sorted. Swapped the two outer wires on the pot.
by bikekat
Mon Jun 11, 2018 5:37 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: tig pedal faulty?
Replies: 14
Views: 3782

Re: tig pedal faulty?

many thanks. yes my welder is 2 + 3pin (AC/DC TIG-200PM). The pedal is also a 2+3pin. Will hopefully get it sorted. Thanks again
by bikekat
Sun Jun 10, 2018 6:57 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: tig pedal faulty?
Replies: 14
Views: 3782

Re: tig pedal faulty?

thanks. a little concerned that i could damage to the welder if i get it wrong. attached pic of pedal insides. appreciate any suggestions
by bikekat
Sat Jun 09, 2018 12:03 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: tig pedal faulty?
Replies: 14
Views: 3782

Re: tig pedal faulty?

replaced the pot. still working in reverse. Random current changes seem to be eliminated if i turn the dial on the pedal up full. but the amps decrease when i push the pedal down. thanks again
by bikekat
Mon Jun 04, 2018 5:32 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: tig pedal faulty?
Replies: 14
Views: 3782

Re: tig pedal faulty?

many thanks - will look into it (have ordered a new pot also)
by bikekat
Wed May 30, 2018 1:18 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: tig pedal faulty?
Replies: 14
Views: 3782

Re: tig pedal faulty?

thanks - is there a way of confirming or replacing? or is it a new pedal required?
by bikekat
Sun May 27, 2018 6:04 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: tig pedal faulty?
Replies: 14
Views: 3782

tig pedal faulty?

Hi - new here (and to tig welding). Bought a chinese pedal for my LCD Vision ACDC 200PM (chinese with a German stamp on side). As soon as the pedal is plugged in the amps are pretty much uncontrollable - jumping around. AMPs go down when i push the pedal down. Also doesnt shut off with any consisten...