Review for TIG Button hand amptrol for HTP Invertig 221 - Page 2

Poland308 · Wed Apr 26, 2017 5:42 pm

I emailed and got a response as well. I've been looking for a new thumb control for my TA 186. It's on the list of getting tested now said they should be out in a month or so.

MarkL · Wed Apr 26, 2017 7:32 pm

Oscar wrote:It occurred to me to see how close the TIG Button got to the machine requested amperage.

How are the values for requested and actual amperage obtained?

Wed Apr 26, 2017 7:41 pm

MarkL wrote:
Oscar wrote:It occurred to me to see how close the TIG Button got to the machine requested amperage.
How are the values for requested and actual amperage obtained?

"Requested" is what the digital display on the machine says.
"Actual" is measured with a high-quality clamp-over amp meter, probably made by Fluke.

Also, all our ASME code work is done on a machine that's calibrated annually, so "requested" and "actual" always match within 1% of full scale, so long as the machine/remote combination remains the same.

Steve S

Oscar · Thu Apr 27, 2017 5:13 pm

The machine itself tells you actual amperage from the digital display as you are welding. When you vary the amperage (using the amperage controller of your choice, whether it be a foot pedal or hand amptrol), it is shown in real time. While not welding, the value on the display is the "max" that the machine should put out when the amperage controller is physically set to it's maximum.

Just Nick · Wed May 03, 2017 12:16 pm

I ordered one of these TIG Buttons a few days ago I hope it gets here soon.

Just Nick · Sat May 06, 2017 10:28 am

My Tig Button Came in and all I can say is wow what a great product that thing is awesome I will play with it more over the weekend and get it dialed in or actually my finger dialed in. If you have ben looking at this product wondering if it would be worth it trust me a novice welder it is a great product.

Oscar · Sat May 06, 2017 11:16 am

Just Nick wrote:My Tig Button Came in and all I can say is wow what a great product that thing is awesome I will play with it more over the weekend and get it dialed in or actually my finger dialed in. If you have ben looking at this product wondering if it would be worth it trust me a novice welder it is a great product.

What welder are you using?

motox · Sat May 06, 2017 11:28 am

finally received my controller button, plan on rigging it up
to a spare torch over the weekend if i have time. set up looks
simple and complete.
craig

Just Nick · Sat May 06, 2017 2:08 pm

Oscar wrote:
Just Nick wrote:My Tig Button Came in and all I can say is wow what a great product that thing is awesome I will play with it more over the weekend and get it dialed in or actually my finger dialed in. If you have ben looking at this product wondering if it would be worth it trust me a novice welder it is a great product.
What welder are you using?

Miller dynasty 280DX

electrode · Sat May 13, 2017 10:13 am

Ok, so the reviews that keep on coming in have me tempted to buy this thing for my HTP Invertig 221. Does it work fine with gloves? Same as without? Just making sure so I can continue wearing my gloves for safety's sake. What is the warranty? And will spare parts be available if anything fails so you can repair/replace what is broke?
Thanks

Never mind the warranty part. It looks like a pretty fair warranty , if you ask me.

http://tigbutton.com/warranty/

electrode · Mon May 15, 2017 12:12 pm

I bought one a few minutes ago for my HTP 221 but I had to re-read this thread to get it ordered as I sure couldn't find it on ebay! If anybody wants to purchase one, use the link below for the correct place to get it ordered.

(thanks Oscar)

http://www.tigcontrol.com/

Oscar · Mon May 15, 2017 1:49 pm

Works just fine with gloves. Never weld without gloves unless you want UV burnt hands.

Farmwelding · Mon May 15, 2017 3:23 pm

Oscar wrote:Works just fine with gloves. Never weld without gloves unless you want UV burnt hands.

Ah... it;s not that bad. That´s my whole summer

electrode · Mon May 15, 2017 5:05 pm

Oscar wrote:Works just fine with gloves. Never weld without gloves unless you want UV burnt hands.

That is what I was getting at. If it did not work *with* gloves, I would *not* have bought one.

Glad it works with gloves as I always wear my gloves when tig welding (and mig).

Poland308 · Mon May 15, 2017 5:20 pm

Farmwelding wrote:
Oscar wrote:Works just fine with gloves. Never weld without gloves unless you want UV burnt hands.
Ah... it;s not that bad. That´s my whole summer

Dude if you survive till your 35 you might end up to be one hell of a welder.

Farmwelding · Mon May 15, 2017 5:30 pm

Poland308 wrote:
Farmwelding wrote:
Oscar wrote:Works just fine with gloves. Never weld without gloves unless you want UV burnt hands.
Ah... it;s not that bad. That´s my whole summer

Dude if you survive till your 35 you might end up to be one hell of a welder.

Jackets, we don't need no stinking jackets!

No man, I don't do a ton of welding on the farm in the summer. Small repairs, generally smaller fab work, sometimes some big stuff like a safety pull or oil rack. Only safety gear is a passive shade helmet and safety glasses for grinding and cutting.

Thanks though-I'll probably make it past 35 and I hope I'll be a damn good welder(fingers crossed) If I keep up the time I'm putting in I may not be horrible by the time I reach 25. And then maybe I'll be decent by the age of 50 and maybe as good as guys like Jody by the time I'm 90

electrode · Tue May 16, 2017 9:59 am

Farmwelding wrote: Jackets, we don't need no stinking jackets!

No man, I don't do a ton of welding on the farm in the summer. Small repairs, generally smaller fab work, sometimes some big stuff like a safety pull or oil rack. Only safety gear is a passive shade helmet and safety glasses for grinding and cutting.

Thanks though-I'll probably make it past 35 and I hope I'll be a damn good welder(fingers crossed) If I keep up the time I'm putting in I may not be horrible by the time I reach 25. And then maybe I'll be decent by the age of 50 and maybe as good as guys like Jody by the time I'm 90

You may want to re-think the safety gear and it's consequences. So many stories out there about people who were tougher than the UV rays or fumes from this or that. Then one day they are very sick or debilitated and write stories about if they had to do it over again. Just looking out for you and the rest of the noobs.

Farmwelding · Tue May 16, 2017 10:30 am

electrode wrote:
Farmwelding wrote: Jackets, we don't need no stinking jackets!

No man, I don't do a ton of welding on the farm in the summer. Small repairs, generally smaller fab work, sometimes some big stuff like a safety pull or oil rack. Only safety gear is a passive shade helmet and safety glasses for grinding and cutting.

Thanks though-I'll probably make it past 35 and I hope I'll be a damn good welder(fingers crossed) If I keep up the time I'm putting in I may not be horrible by the time I reach 25. And then maybe I'll be decent by the age of 50 and maybe as good as guys like Jody by the time I'm 90
You may want to re-think the safety gear and it's consequences. So many stories out there about people who were tougher than the UV rays or fumes from this or that. Then one day they are very sick or debilitated and write stories about if they had to do it over again. Just looking out for you and the rest of the noobs.

Yes, I am aware that there are risks, 90%-95% of welding is done with proper safety gear. Helmet, gloves, crappy jacket(BSX I don't reccomend and yes I bought it before the whole tig finger deal), safety glasses. The only time I've really had problems was one day with fumes when I was wire brushing some extremely rusty tubing-the next day I was bed ridden and couldn't hardly breathe. Lesson learned-wear a respirator- I should have known after the years on the farm cleaning grain bins(don't do it-not a lot of fun-especially soybeans they are the worst smelling when it is rotten)

motox · Tue May 16, 2017 2:47 pm

i don't even rattle can spray paint without a respirator any more.
if you look at the filters you will see why.
craig

Farmwelding · Wed May 17, 2017 10:39 am

Today I was doing a lot of self-shielded flux core work. Overhead, vertical, flat, cast iron to steel,nasty steel, etc. And I wore my helmet with the leather bib, gloves, jacket, respirator, safety glasses, had two fans (one to blow away from me and one to blow it out the door, door open, window open, ventilation system on...So as you see I do stay safe. Especially in our small shop, we needed the fans. I ran like two beads outside of the booth on the project and the whole shop had a lot of smoke in it. After the fans, she cleared out real quick.

Harry72 · Fri May 19, 2017 7:58 am

Is it 6061.com on youtube doing these controls?

motox · Fri May 19, 2017 8:13 am

harry
tigcontrol.com

Oscar · Fri May 19, 2017 10:04 am

Harry72 wrote:Is it 6061.com on youtube doing these controls?

He uses one, but no Aaron @ 6061 isn't making these. Go to the site in the post above mine. Great guys to work with. They custom made me one for my welder and are going to produce more.

electrode · Fri May 19, 2017 10:43 am

Mine will be here today!

motox · Fri May 19, 2017 11:16 am

He uses one, but no Aaron @ 6061 isn't making these. Go to the site in the post above mine. Great guys to work with. They custom made me one for my welder and are going to produce more.

oscar now they have them for htp. i bought one but haven't hooked it up yet.
craig