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by biermaem
Sun Nov 11, 2018 6:42 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: HTP Invertig 221 Settings for Paraplegic beginner.
Replies: 31
Views: 6788

Re: HTP Invertig 221 Settings for Paraplegic beginner.

I am happy to report progress, I bought the "TigButton" from Dave Vogel via 6061.com that was suggested earlier. I installed it yesterday and I get a decent arc now with out weird flames that blind me and there is cleaning action what I never seen before. I only have been struggling for 16...
by biermaem
Mon Sep 17, 2018 11:52 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: HTP Invertig 221 Settings for Paraplegic beginner.
Replies: 31
Views: 6788

Re: HTP Invertig 221 Settings for Paraplegic beginner.

I think its teflon tape. I called WeldUSA.com and they promised to send me a new Flowmeter for free since they give a 2 year warranty, which I was surprised about.
by biermaem
Sun Sep 16, 2018 9:49 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: HTP Invertig 221 Settings for Paraplegic beginner.
Replies: 31
Views: 6788

Re: HTP Invertig 221 Settings for Paraplegic beginner.

Yesterday I installed a fresh tank of Argon gas and noticed that the flow meter was not reacting as it should. There is stuff inside on the tube on the ball. Hopefully this is my problem. Not even trying to fix this flow meter, I bought a regulator on ebay that seems more accurate to me. Will try th...
by biermaem
Wed Sep 12, 2018 3:32 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: HTP Invertig 221 Settings for Paraplegic beginner.
Replies: 31
Views: 6788

Re: HTP Invertig 221 Settings for Paraplegic beginner.

That is good info Guys. After I get a new Bottle of shielding gas I will give it a try again.
by biermaem
Tue Sep 11, 2018 11:55 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: HTP Invertig 221 Settings for Paraplegic beginner.
Replies: 31
Views: 6788

Re: HTP Invertig 221 Settings for Paraplegic beginner.

I hear what you are saying. Again, it would be very helpful to have a list of settings I could Check with the machine. I do not know where I am at. I am new to this HTP welder and to TIG welding all together. Again there are hundreds of videos of people starting on uncleaned material with actual goo...
by biermaem
Mon Sep 10, 2018 9:34 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: HTP Invertig 221 Settings for Paraplegic beginner.
Replies: 31
Views: 6788

Re: HTP Invertig 221 Settings for Paraplegic beginner.

Thanks for the replay and sorry for the delay. I need to check this more frequently. Well I do not have that the button you made me awere of and will look into buying it. 1) I bought a lot of different consumables even the clear ones but my results are no different whatever I use. 2) Its just the st...
by biermaem
Mon Aug 27, 2018 12:28 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: HTP Invertig 221 Settings for Paraplegic beginner.
Replies: 31
Views: 6788

HTP Invertig 221 Settings for Paraplegic beginner.

Hello, I think I bought a good welder but the welding skills are not coming with it. I have no use of my legs but want to learn how to weld aluminum. I have been welding Stick and Mig as a hobbyist with no problems for many years and get decent result easily. I think I prefer just a trigger switch s...