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by vdotmatrix
Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:19 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Argon Cylinder Trade In Math
Replies: 4
Views: 2833

Re: Argon Cylinder Trade In Math

cj737 wrote: Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:01 am I don’t see how having a single larger bottle will solve your setup problems. Can you be more specific about what the actual problem is?
Just to get rid of an extra cylinder. Would this be a fair trade or a loss?
by vdotmatrix
Wed Jan 03, 2024 7:40 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Argon Cylinder Trade In Math
Replies: 4
Views: 2833

Argon Cylinder Trade In Math

I have two argon cylinders, an 80 and a 20. I exchange them for refills every so often. The smaller is my back up but when I switch them over, the setup malfunctions and it leaks.

Question: would you trade these two cylinders for the next larger size, a #4 (125) if they are willing?
by vdotmatrix
Wed Jan 03, 2024 2:45 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Upgrade Regulator for AHP 201
Replies: 4
Views: 4566

Re: Upgrade Regulator for AHP 201

I realise it doesn't help you much but I am curious how that is an upgrade. I would go to the ball type rather than from it. Is what you have of poor quality - or broken - that you want to change? Tweak , Jack The gauge said 400-500 psi forever and then my Aluminum welds started blackening like I d...
by vdotmatrix
Wed Jan 03, 2024 1:40 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Upgrade Regulator for AHP 201
Replies: 4
Views: 4566

Upgrade Regulator for AHP 201

Hi,
I am interested in replacing/upgrading my regulator.
Doesn't have to have the flow meter floating ball sightglass.
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This is what I have now.
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I kind fancy this Victor gauge.

Any ideas?
by vdotmatrix
Mon Jan 01, 2024 1:45 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Furick ALLY#5 for #17 torch
Replies: 2
Views: 1553

Re: Furick ALLY#5 for #17 torch

cj737 wrote: Mon Jan 01, 2024 10:28 am The #5 can also use a wedge collet, but that does not look like a Furick cup. Similar, but not the same.
It seems like every ad I have seen says the #5 for the 9torch uses the wedge, and slit for the 17–even on the furick site.

This set right.
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by vdotmatrix
Sun Dec 31, 2023 10:24 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Furick ALLY#5 for #17 torch
Replies: 2
Views: 1553

Furick ALLY#5 for #17 torch

WTAT is out of ally#5 pyrex cup for 17 torch, so I had to order from amazon. This is what I received, twice. It appears to be an ally#5 for a #9 torch. The white insulator will not fit on my CK17 and it comes with a wedge collet which i think only ships with the ally for the 9 torch. Can someone ple...
by vdotmatrix
Wed Feb 16, 2022 5:40 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: How hot does your tig torch get?
Replies: 22
Views: 7682

Re: How hot does your tig torch get?

Thanks to everyone! I am dealing with issues with my setup and just ruling out issues that could contribute to the big picture. I am liking ally welding and keep it under 150amps more like 125-140 3/32”… on 1/8” material. My torch starts to get hot but Seems like I am not really welding dozens of be...
by vdotmatrix
Tue Feb 15, 2022 11:21 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: How hot does your tig torch get?
Replies: 22
Views: 7682

How hot does your tig torch get?

I have a ck17 flex head. I have been practicing on aluminum but it seems like i can perhaps run 10 four inch beads on coupons, maybe less, and my torch feel hot .

Normal? Abby-normal?
by vdotmatrix
Mon Jan 24, 2022 10:42 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Moving the adjustment and inlet on flow meter
Replies: 2
Views: 736

Moving the adjustment and inlet on flow meter

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Can I move the inlet and adjustment assembly so the bottle is on the other side?
by vdotmatrix
Fri Jan 21, 2022 2:38 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Argon flow meter and the AHP201xd
Replies: 4
Views: 737

Re: Argon flow meter and the AHP201xd

It looks like a cheap generic co2/ar meter you see everywhere. pinchy flow valve seems crude. dual for purge cavity right. i bought a plastic flow with the black base and clear tube to measure flow and though it is in l/m it was less than what the cfm reading said. the inlet on most come out of the ...
by vdotmatrix
Sun Jan 16, 2022 12:35 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Argon flow meter and the AHP201xd
Replies: 4
Views: 737

Argon flow meter and the AHP201xd

Hi,
I have had my machine for about 2 yrs and I have the co2/ar meter that came with it.

For those of you that have the same machine, can you rate this flow meter?

How accurate is this meter and if you were to upgrade what would you get?
by vdotmatrix
Wed Dec 29, 2021 3:25 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Alphatig 201 AC balance setting not clear
Replies: 10
Views: 982

Re: Alphatig 201 AC balance setting not clear

Thanks to everyone for the helpful tips. i wasn’t looking for a welding lesson just trying to get an answer as in the OP from someone who also owns this machine. happy new year. unsubscribed … cheers
by vdotmatrix
Wed Dec 29, 2021 11:49 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Alphatig 201 AC balance setting not clear
Replies: 10
Views: 982

Re: Alphatig 201 AC balance setting not clear

You want to be between 25-35%. thank you for responding. I am looking for a different answer. I know what you wanted someone to tell you, but providing you the range of the cleaning action SHOULD answer your question if you think about it. There’s little value in knowing only what you have been tau...
by vdotmatrix
Wed Dec 29, 2021 12:56 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Alphatig 201 AC balance setting not clear
Replies: 10
Views: 982

Re: Alphatig 201 AC balance setting not clear

(EP)-ELECTRODE POSITIVE A/C Balance knob for AHP-201

Thanks yall.
by vdotmatrix
Tue Dec 28, 2021 4:18 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Alphatig 201 AC balance setting not clear
Replies: 10
Views: 982

Re: Alphatig 201 AC balance setting not clear

cj737 wrote: Tue Dec 28, 2021 3:48 pm You want to be between 25-35%.
thank you for responding. I am looking for a different answer.
by vdotmatrix
Tue Dec 28, 2021 1:57 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Alphatig 201 AC balance setting not clear
Replies: 10
Views: 982

Alphatig 201 AC balance setting not clear

Hi, I am looking for any fellow owners of this tig box who can shed some light on its operation. I was looking at the woefully written user manual for this TIG machine and I cannot tell if the AC balance adds NEGATIVE or adds cleaning when the knob is turned. The literature is not clear to me and I ...
by vdotmatrix
Mon Nov 30, 2020 11:47 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Wedge collet doesnt fit stubby gas lens kit
Replies: 3
Views: 494

Re: Wedge collet doesnt fit stubby gas lens kit

Heard back from Jody’s crew.

There was a small mixup at the warehouse and inventory description which resulted in the wrong parts being sent for a 17 torch. No worries. he correct parts for my stubby kit are being sent POST HASTE.
by vdotmatrix
Mon Nov 30, 2020 4:41 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Wedge collet doesnt fit stubby gas lens kit
Replies: 3
Views: 494

Wedge collet doesnt fit stubby gas lens kit

I just got my wedge collets order in the mail and houston, we have a problem-they dont fit.
The old 3/32” collet and the new smaller 3/32” wedge collet.
Any ideas? Thank you.
by vdotmatrix
Thu Nov 26, 2020 3:16 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Stubby gas lens wont tighten on tungsten
Replies: 14
Views: 1371

Re: Stubby gas lens wont tighten on tungsten

Also not sure if you have a collet wrench or not but they definitely help slot. Got mine from arc zone and I have no more issues with a loose gas lense as I did before. (Used to pull the lense out with the shield cup when trying to only remove shield cup) Used to have a tough time getting my split ...
by vdotmatrix
Thu Nov 26, 2020 2:04 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Stubby gas lens wont tighten on tungsten
Replies: 14
Views: 1371

Re: Stubby gas lens wont tighten on tungsten

I have been using the same setup just fine, but more and more it is harder and harder to get a tight fit. I switch out the collect and helped a lottle. Thank for all your responses!
by vdotmatrix
Thu Nov 26, 2020 2:01 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Stubby gas lens wont tighten on tungsten
Replies: 14
Views: 1371

Re: Stubby gas lens wont tighten on tungsten

I ordered 1/16 and 3/32 stubby wedge collets for my torch, long over due.
by vdotmatrix
Wed Nov 25, 2020 9:24 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Stubby gas lens wont tighten on tungsten
Replies: 14
Views: 1371

Re: Stubby gas lens wont tighten on tungsten

Perhaps the lense itself is just worn out? Or are the threads on the torch head itself wearing out? Did it start out as difficult to tighten down the tungsten or was it good at the start? I'd personally try another lense and see what I get. Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk I switched to 1/16 an...
by vdotmatrix
Wed Nov 25, 2020 9:22 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Stubby gas lens wont tighten on tungsten
Replies: 14
Views: 1371

Re: Stubby gas lens wont tighten on tungsten

I use wedge collets and don’t have any issues. Is it a CK lens? I don’t use those, but many, many people do with great success and reviews on them. wedge collet, of course. When i bought the stubby kit no one had the stubby wedge collets, then i forgot about it. Craptacular. I am sure this is what ...
by vdotmatrix
Wed Nov 25, 2020 9:21 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Stubby gas lens wont tighten on tungsten
Replies: 14
Views: 1371

Re: Stubby gas lens wont tighten on tungsten

I use wedge collets and don’t have any issues. Is it a CK lens? I don’t use those, but many, many people do with great success and reviews on them. When i bought the stubby kit no one had the stubby wedge collets, then i forgot about it. Craptacular. I am sure this is what is occurring . I onlyhave...