Gas leaking from tig torch tip when pedal is not presses???

[Tigwalker]

Thanks for all he help. Switched the coolant valve for the busted gas valve and bam. I'm back in business. The high frequency issues were a random amd separate incident. I adjusted the wire 47 which is attached the the resistor. The movable portion slider thing needed to be cleaned and tuned...

[Tigwalker]

Okay. Talked to Miller and got a part number. The older more knowledgeable guy that is have spoke with was not available. I asked it trying the other solenoid was worth a shot he said yes. I only use a water cooled torch and have never even used the other solenoid. I traded the 90degree elbows that...

[Tigwalker]

Okay. Talked to Miller and got a part number. The older more knowledgeable guy that is have spoke with was not available. I asked it trying the other solenoid was worth a shot he said yes. I only use a water cooled torch and have never even used the other solenoid. I traded the 90degree elbows...

[Tigwalker]

Okay. I am leaning toward the new solenoid idea also. I did another 45minutes of tinkering and no results yet. I think the new flow meter must have had something stuck inside the system that got lodged into the solenoid when I turned on the gas. The inlet side of the new flow meter has a very fine...

[Tigwalker]

Okay. I tried the blowing it out backwards while cycling the pedal. Did not solve problem. Tried it a couple more times and still leaking. I took solenoid apart and blew it out and still leaking. Not sure how to get deeper into it then just taking off the fittings and cap. Any tips would help....

[Tigwalker]

Maybe some lint? Any tips on cleaning out the solenoid?
thanks

[Tigwalker]

Okay. I have had a few days under the new helmet. The e684 is amazing. The optics are as good a promised. I like the grey/blue ish tint that the lense has and is crystal clear. I can't say I'm crazy about the headgear but it's serviceable. I prefer the headgear in my miller elite digital. ...

[Tigwalker]

hey. I started up the old dialarc hf today because a new flow meter arrived today. After installing the new flow meter I got out the soap and water spray bottle to check for leaks. I turned the gas on and heard a slight hissing. I tracked the sound to the torch tip. I first changed the collet and...

[Tigwalker]

Been doing this for a while and thought I would share. I score and cut a Coca Cola bottle and sand the cut edge smooth. I sand a no 8 cup for a 20 torch and o ring fits perfect between glass cup and pink no 8. I use a bit of scotch brite or steel wool for gas lense. I use it for low amp D.C. On...

[Tigwalker]

Thanks for the help. I went ahead and ordered the e684....

[Tigwalker]

Hey. I am in need of a new helmet. I have head all the threads pertaining to my questions. I am deciding between the optrel e 684 vs the vega 2.5. I would love to hear someone's personal experience that has tried both of those helmets. I will be using this exclusively for tig welding. Mostly D.C....