Hello, I just received my new unit from Everlast this Friday. The machine is dated Jan 2014. I hooked it up and I can't get a puddle going. The machine seems to run fine. I read the manuals to the best of that ability. Here are my notes. This is my second TIG welder. Hobbyist.

- the breaker in the back is not hot
- my wall plug is not hot
- it is connected to a 220v 30a
- I get argon, no leaks at connection points, gas at 1300

The instructions I have received contradict with what the online manual says about connecting +/-. So, I have tried both and it seems I get the same result. I first powered it up, set controls (1.0 pre flow, 10 start current, 150, 10 end current, 1.0 end gas) what I got was a very bright, burnt tungsten. Used torch hand control.

- had just 2t, then pedal and 2t
- hf tig
- tig pulse off

- metal was clean
- grounded
- tungsten grinded with new stones on grinder (2% Ceriated)

I then tried foot control. Same control parameters, dropped 150-100, 10 slope up and down. What I got next was no real arc, it seemed the tungsten was glowing red about 10 mm up, and the metal got burned. Steel. Like what you would see on burnt paper. I then tried A/C and had the same problem. (pure tungsten electrode) The noise sounded like automatic gun fire.

I haven't messed with the hidden controls. I am trying to find the post about someone else having a similar problem. There must be something I am missing. Any help would be appreciated but plan to call technical support Monday if this isn't resolved.

Thank You, Matt