bought a welder (need help)

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    Bought a century duel mig 110 gas. It was set up for flux when i got it and it welded like $hit so i bit the bullit and got a tank with argon. What do i set the regulator on ? Right now it spits when you first start but then smooths out. So welding thin stuff is out of the question. Any advice ????
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    what are you setting it at now??? 20 psi is normal for CO2/Argon/Stargon ETC...
     
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    about 18. I have it set at 4 on heat and 2 on wire speed that seems to be the best so far. Maybe i just need some practice on the thin stuff...............
     
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    Can you take a picture of the dials and post them
     
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    You may want to turn the heat down a bit for thin stuff.Make sure you are getting 18 psi when you pull the trigger(psi tends to drop off a bit when you pull the trigger).If not turn the regulator up so it pushes 18 psi when you pull the trigger.
     
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    lol if i new how to post pic of my welder i would now how to put more pic of my car on..............................im computer stupid
     
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    With my Hobart on 4 I can weld quarter inch plate all day long.but I agree with lance put up a pic of the dials so we can see what your working with.
     
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    havent checked regulator on the change when i pull the trigger but ive been lower on heat and it pops more but im no expert eather.........
     
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    Do you know what the current level is for each setting.Example... 1= 80 amps
    2= 110 amps and so on...
     
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    When you say it "pops" does it blow a hole in your work? or does the gun pop when you pull the trigger??
     
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    pops when i pull trigger............trying to post pic give me a minute.....
     
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    You need to reverse the polarity for gas welding. :naughty:

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    To weld sheet metal with my Lincon I put the heat on 2 and wire feed about 2.75 and 20 psi gas. Be sure the metal is good and clean...no rust or paint.
     
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    :banghead:Doh!!!What Mr.Selkirk said.Im tired,im going to bed now.My eye hurts.
    nighty nite gang.Great catch Mr.selkirk(y)
     
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    first it says invalid post specified when i try to post pic dont now what that means. How do i change polarity ?????????????
     

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