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by jonesk0668
Fri Oct 09, 2015 3:49 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Shielding gas
Replies: 25
Views: 2149

Re: Shielding gas

UPDATE!
I got my new hose, hooked it up, flipped the switch and struck an arc. All is good in TIG land again!
Thanks for all of the comments and advise!

KJ
by jonesk0668
Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:54 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Shielding gas
Replies: 25
Views: 2149

Re: Shielding gas

It's always a relief when you can pin point a problem. At least hose is cheap. Thanks Josh for keeping me on the right track with the gas flow! I knew something was wrong when I changed the gauge and the problem didn't change. I then went to the solenoid and made sure it was working. While I was do...
by jonesk0668
Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:08 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Shielding gas
Replies: 25
Views: 2149

Re: Shielding gas

I found the problem! My hose has cracked and it's leaking gas at connection.
Now just have to buy a new hose... :evil:
by jonesk0668
Thu Oct 01, 2015 7:37 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Shielding gas
Replies: 25
Views: 2149

Re: Shielding gas

I can hear gas coming from the nozzle...
Maybe like you said, not getting the 15 at the rig.
by jonesk0668
Thu Oct 01, 2015 7:04 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Shielding gas
Replies: 25
Views: 2149

Re: Shielding gas

Ok guys, not much change since last night...
I decided to give you all a look at my machine settings and the results. Don't really know where to go from here?
by jonesk0668
Thu Oct 01, 2015 10:40 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Shielding gas
Replies: 25
Views: 2149

Re: Shielding gas

Thanks for all of your thoughts and advise! I am picking up a new bottle of gas this afternoon and gonna give it a try! I'll keep you posted!

Thanks,
KJ
by jonesk0668
Wed Sep 30, 2015 12:48 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Shielding gas
Replies: 25
Views: 2149

Shielding gas

Just a note that I am a noobie at tig I was trying to get some practice in yesterday on some 1/8" aluminum plate and just could not get a puddle and the arc was going everywhere. I checked my settings and all were correct. (125-140 amps on AC with 15 on the flow). I was using 2% thoriated 3/32,...