Just got first TIG rig!

[Sodo]

7 pin vs 6 makes it more difficult. Miller Torch is only "one connection" power+gas.

What about the Longevity kit, $900 for everything but the Argon bottle.

 

[Big Barn]

Sodo, by looking at the Everlast 185 manual, the Pins are different on the pedal. Yours is 6 pin and the Everlast is 7 pin. Also the Everlast torch has a separate gas connection, and power connection. Is your miller just one connection for both power and gas?

Sodo has the "flow thru Dinse "(power and gas)

Terry

 

[Big Barn]

Sodo as SA mentioned, have you tried lift arc? I think your machine has it.

Terry

 

[Shield Arc]

Here are a couple good web sites for Tig welder parts.
https://www.arc-zone.com/
TIG Welding Foot Control Pedal - RFCS-14, 043554, RFCS-5, 194744, Amptrol, RFCS

 

[Sodo]

Terry you're right MultiMatic200 does have Lift start.
In fact I'm thinking of changing my screen name to "Lift Arc" :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: Wait let me Google that first it kinda sounds like some stage of a deviant reproductive maneuver,,,,

Tried lift start tonite and it is MUCH better! This was pretty darn easy. Its 3/8" stainless steel hydraulic tube, about 18ga. No filler rod. Another problem I'm finding with TIG, I can't see. Need some kind of cheater lens. I haven't yet learned to extinguish the arc by letting up on the footpedal just pull back. Will try to add that in too. This is too much fun. James and Terry, ( & SA ! :thumbsup thanks for getting me going on this!

 

[Shield Arc]

That looks pretty good! See you're getting the hang of it. Now onto open root pipe welding.

 

[Mysfyt]

That's looking pretty good! +1 on the cheater lens. I can't weld without them.

 

[Big Barn]

Wow. Lookin real good, Lift Ar.. Er Sodo!

Cheater lenses are cheap. Buy one of each strength. Try them all at different situations.

( trying to think of some Shield/ Lift witticism but too early so I won't bother )

Terry

 

[Bladehauler]

There must be something wrong with your welder! I can't believe it's taking you this long to get the hang of Tig welding.

LOL Where's the like button !

 

[muddstopper]

Piece of advise about the cheater lens, dont bother, just go buy some of those cheap reading glasses. I have the cheaters in my hood which means nobody else can weld with it. That sounds good, but whenever I use it, I have to take off my bifocals and set them up out of the way and when I get thru welding, I cant ever find where I laid them.