Hello friends,

I bought at the end of last year a PowerTig 225 lx while I was visiting USA. I am from Brazil. Unfortunately by that time these machines were not sold here (I don't know if it is now, as I am seeing a brazilian flag on the Everlast website).

Turns out I only had time to test the unit this weekend. I have had previous experience on stick welding, never tig welding.
Unfortunately I have had a hard time trying to start the arc. I was not able to, I don't know what I am doing wrong.
Could be even a problem with the unit, but as I am not an experienced welder, it is hard to say.
I did a lot of research, watched several videos prior to start hands on.

The HF seems to be working (several sparks coming from the electrode to the piece, but I wasn't able to start the arc)

Could you guys see these two videos and try to help me with this issue?
http://youtu.be/CWlyvFzi0pI
http://youtu.be/K7nqH6zImAg

I was trying to weld a 2mm steel sheet, with a 2%, 3/32 ceriated electrode at 50-75 amps.
I also tried to use a 2% 1/16 lanthanated electrode at 40-70 amps.


Thank you all.