So ive finally been able to use my welder, setup for Tig and something I noticed before starting, I check all connections and turn on gas and machine, I can weld for a bit(with very little cable moving) and when I go to weld again, I get an arc that wont stay on, I check ground and gas and everything is fine, but what I found is that my electrode negative connection was no longer secure, its come lose enough to cause the issue. I retighten and everything works fine and lasts for a bit before it comes lose again.
Is there a trick or something to keep that connection tight all the time? I did notice that I can pull back the rubber sleeve and expose the connection, but not sure if that is recommended to tighten the connection being that is a slot and tab type connection, there is only so much you can turn and lock it into place.
Any suggestions would be great, I don't want this to be a negative thing for me being its my first big welder purchase.
thank you
Is there a trick or something to keep that connection tight all the time? I did notice that I can pull back the rubber sleeve and expose the connection, but not sure if that is recommended to tighten the connection being that is a slot and tab type connection, there is only so much you can turn and lock it into place.
Any suggestions would be great, I don't want this to be a negative thing for me being its my first big welder purchase.
thank you
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