Thank you for your video. I have many many 4" aluminum irrigation pipe to repair. It's fairly thin, maybe 1/16". I've never used a TIG before, but very interested to try this and learn. Would this be a good machine to do this type work, for a beginner? Also, the foot pedal is now not available. Would going without one still be nearly as easy to use?
Yes it would be a good machine for that. I think they will get more foot pedals in soon. It’s much better with the foot pedal. It will weld up to around 1/4 thick aluminum. Just make sure the metal is clean. I would practice on some pieces before you weld on your project.
Very good video . I just purchased the same weld machine. I have welded aluminum (first and only time) with mig and spool gun. Very spotty results. I bought TIG because I found I really like weelding. But need less frustration. Your video has been the best on set up and using TIG machine from your experience in welding with TIG plus I liked the use of manufacturers recommended settings to compare results. I was curious to see if using the machine on 110 power supply would trip a breaker, or not perform as well as 220. Have you tried it on 110? Thanks for the experience of watching a welder weld. Good luck with your adventure in going mobile weld. You will do fine. Its a niche market that is needed.
@@1970chevelle396thanks for responding. One more question: the foot pedal sounds good. However. Does the trigger that's mounted on TIG torch do the same thing , as far as control the input settings on welder prior to weld. Adjusting through torch control, the amount of amps and gas shield flow to meet the minor changes of material needs at weld? Again I Appreciate the response from experience. Prepping for the learning curve.
@@1970chevelle396 Thanks. A future spoiler for me. I have read that Arc Captain makes reliable high quality foot pedals. I am pretty much a beginner. Today, I have to get over the sticker shock of gas and bottle.
Thank you for you review, Ken. I am looking forward to your more videos😊！
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1970chevelle396.. Nice review brother. Man I really want to get me a TIG machine so bad. I also want to up my game with a better MIG machine too..
Thanks. I don’t use a tig very often. One of the nice things about a tig welder is you can weld pretty much anything.
Great video. Just got the same setup thanks !
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What I am noticing is a very high pitch sound coming from that welding unit?
It’s suppose to do that in A/C
@@1970chevelle396 The high pitched noise is coming from when you welding the steel ?
@@michaelhallas6450 Maybe it was interfering with the audio. 🤷♂
That looks like a nice welder and very versatile and will work great on a mobile operation. Thanks Ken
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Thank you for your video. I have many many 4" aluminum irrigation pipe to repair. It's fairly thin, maybe 1/16". I've never used a TIG before, but very interested to try this and learn. Would this be a good machine to do this type work, for a beginner?
Also, the foot pedal is now not available. Would going without one still be nearly as easy to use?
Yes it would be a good machine for that. I think they will get more foot pedals in soon. It’s much better with the foot pedal. It will weld up to around 1/4 thick aluminum. Just make sure the metal is clean. I would practice on some pieces before you weld on your project.
Will a 15amp or 20amp breaker power this?
Yes . I had it plugged into a 240 volt 20 amp socket. And it worked without tripping the breaker
Very good video . I just purchased the same weld machine. I have welded aluminum (first and only time) with mig and spool gun. Very spotty results. I bought TIG because I found I really like weelding. But need less frustration. Your video has been the best on set up and using TIG machine from your experience in welding with TIG plus I liked the use of manufacturers recommended settings to compare results. I was curious to see if using the machine on 110 power supply would trip a breaker, or not perform as well as 220. Have you tried it on 110? Thanks for the experience of watching a welder weld. Good luck with your adventure in going mobile weld. You will do fine. Its a niche market that is needed.
Thanks. Yes I tried it on 110 volts. Just make sure you have it plugged into a 20 amp socket. The output is less on 110 volts.
@@1970chevelle396thanks for responding. One more question: the foot pedal sounds good. However. Does the trigger that's mounted on TIG torch do the same thing , as far as control the input settings on welder prior to weld. Adjusting through torch control, the amount of amps and gas shield flow to meet the minor changes of material needs at weld? Again I Appreciate the response from experience. Prepping for the learning curve.
The trigger that’s mounted onto the torch is just an on and off switch. It just starts the arc. You can’t control the amperage with it.
@@1970chevelle396 Thanks. A future spoiler for me. I have read that Arc Captain makes reliable high quality foot pedals. I am pretty much a beginner. Today, I have to get over the sticker shock of gas and bottle.
The tanks have really gone up in price. It’s best to find some small independent welding store to buy them at. They will give you a better price.
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Like to see you tig two beer cans bottom to bottom together, now your a real tig welder... anybody can weld 1/4" plate with any welder...
I did that before with my other Tig welder. The cans are still in my other garage.