Arc Pops....

[migmaniac70]

I have a HH180 i use .035 wire with C25 when i go to strike an arc it sometimes POPS real loud and scares the CRAP out of me , any reason why it would do this?

[walker]

Try shortening your stickout and getting the torch closer before you pull the trigger. Also, clean and tighten all your cable connections in the machine.

[migmaniac70]

I was also wondering if a #4 grounding wire would cause the problem, I recently took the factory one off because it was getting hotter then Georgia asphalt in july.

[paulrbrown]

Today 08:19 AM
migmaniac70
, you may sldo need to increase the voltage a tad.m Try cutting the electrode to 45 degree before starting to weld, this will help with arc initiation. Paul