Why not set all that stuff off and set it from scratch? I set the rest of the machine up from scratch, but these start parameters are part of Miller's Blue Lightning functionality. I like the feature; it starts an arc really consistently and at low output current. I just want it to be less intense....

I'm a relatively new TIG hobbyist, and just picked up a 2014 Miller Dynasty 200DX. In the past, I had welded with an old Miller DialArc HF, and became pretty used to the way that transformer machine worked. So far, I love everything about the 200DX, except for its default arc start. I had been weldi...

I never said "thank you" for this. You helped me pick up a Dynasty 200DX at a great price. Cheers.

Breaking off the tungsten end with pliers/dykes, etc.; prior to point grinding, is a great way to induce tight fracturing down the length. ^ what he said. I don't know if it's a fluke, but I've had more splits with mistreatment of 2% lanthanated tungsten than other varieties. I have my best luck wi...

I was on the fence with the 280DX and ended up sizing down to a 200DX. I took a hard look at what I was welding, and how much current it was taking/what duty cycle I needed, and decided that: if I ever needed to step up I could temporarily rent a bigger Dynasty, and/or sell my machine and upgrade. H...