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496elcamino
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Hi I’m Paul I just signed up because I’m trying to figure out my situation.
I’m not a newbie per say, but have got to ask what it the world is going on with my machine. I have three pictures.
Ok some background; the mig is a Clarke 130E.
I’m at the end of a 11lb. Spool of -06 #23 wire. I put on a fresh bottle and can’t turn out anything but crap welds. I’ve tried various settings and just get these results. My gas is set at 15. I use C25 gas from airgas.
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Paul

You can see my build progress @ https://www.flickr.com/photos/496elcamino/
Coldman
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The cylinder says nitrogen.
Flat out like a lizard drinkin'
496elcamino
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Well then, that explains a few things. Why on earth did they give me nitrogen. :x
Paul

You can see my build progress @ https://www.flickr.com/photos/496elcamino/
Coldman
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When God said come forth and get your brains, the guy from airgas that served you must have come fifth and missed out...
Flat out like a lizard drinkin'
Poland308
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Coldman wrote:The cylinder says nitrogen.

Bummer!
I have more questions than answers

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Sure glad you posted that first pic! Saves a lot of time. :D
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Coldman wrote:When God said come forth and get your brains, the guy from airgas that served you must have come fifth and missed out...
the dude from airgas was in line for brains, he thought GOD said trains and the dude missed them both.
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