pp256 tig help

[jede76]

i got my new pp256 on monday. so far i have severed 1"plate with the plasma cutter so i was impressed with that. i used the stick, welded some test beads on some 1/4" plate with 1/8" 7018, the welds were beautiful. my problem is in tig mode ac or dc i can't get the arc to start, it just jumps from the tungsten to the metal and never starts.

thanks
Jimmy

[zoama]

i got my new pp256 on monday. so far i have severed 1"plate with the plasma cutter so i was impressed with that. i used the stick, welded some test beads on some 1/4" plate with 1/8" 7018, the welds were beautiful. my problem is in tig mode ac or dc i can't get the arc to start, it just jumps from the tungsten to the metal and never starts.

thanks
Jimmy

What size tungsten ?
Are you using the pedal ?
What material are you welding ?
What are your settings ?

[jede76]

i've tried 3/32 red and 3/32 orange
i've tried the pedal and the thumb control
i've tried 1/8"x1" 4043 alum and 1/8"x1" mild steel
i've tried adjusting different settings with no luck

[zoama]

i've tried 3/32 red and 3/32 orange
i've tried the pedal and the thumb control
i've tried 1/8"x1" 4043 alum and 1/8"x1" mild steel
i've tried adjusting different settings with no luck

Torch is in the negative connector on the bottom right correct ?

[jede76]

yep its in negative connector
in ac it does nothing but bounce the arc with no penetration on the aluminum
in dc on mild steel it will start the arc but just burns the tungsten up

[zoama]

You'll need to call tech support at 877-755-9353. You might get one of them today, if not call monday-friday. Welcome to the forum and don't forget to join the contest http://www.everlastgenerators.com/fo...1-March-3-2012