I have a brand new TIG welder, 2016 AHP AlphaTig 200X. I'm using 2% lanthanated tungsten. I'm using mild steel scrap to practice on. No filled rod. As I go along every once in a while the electrode will flash Extremely bright. The flash comes out of nowhere. My helmet is set properly. Are these inte...

I'm just a hobby welder looking to learn, learn and learn and never stop learning.