PowerArc 160 scratch start tig setup

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LittleBill21

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i got a PowerArc 160 from mark on here a while back.

im looking for a scratch start kit to see if i like tig. i know i need a tank for it,

but will this work? anyone know what dinse size it uses?

Convert your stick to tig!

this is about the cheapest i have seen it, anyone know of a better price?
 
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how did you make up your power cable? my head on the 160 is a twist tighten not the normal clamp style

i was also thinking 3/32 thoriated to start, seem to be good for steel/stainless, which is all im doing at the moment
 
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I just cut the end off the lead that comes with the welders. Leave the male dense connector on the lead that plugs into the welder. All my welding leads have male, and female connectors on them.
 

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I bought what shield recommended for my 200. It’s great. Only complaint is that the 200 is super hot even at its lowest setting so thin stuff is out
 

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