I have been shocked twice now when welding in Tig mode. Is it just my ESAB Rebel or is my machine faulty?
I’m thinking it puts out a higher voltage during the HF start.
HF is very high voltage (but very little current) as it has to jump the gap and ionize the gas flow before welding current can flow.
one of my welders has a very strong hf and tends to bite a little. the other has a weak hf and often fails to light when welding stainless with 2% lanthinated tungsten's (ok with some other tungsten's).
it depends on if your getting shock from the hf or main current. of course don't be a path to ground. make sure the work is well grounded, i use a third hand with silbronze feet (jody has a video on that). also watch your torch angle, otherwise current can jump over to the filler rod (6061 did a recent video on that). wear gloves and sleeves so your not having bare skin on the metal making a circuit.
one of my welders has a very strong hf and tends to bite a little. the other has a weak hf and often fails to light when welding stainless with 2% lanthinated tungsten's (ok with some other tungsten's).
it depends on if your getting shock from the hf or main current. of course don't be a path to ground. make sure the work is well grounded, i use a third hand with silbronze feet (jody has a video on that). also watch your torch angle, otherwise current can jump over to the filler rod (6061 did a recent video on that). wear gloves and sleeves so your not having bare skin on the metal making a circuit.
tweak it until it breaks
I had to lay on the bottom of an aluminum boat to repair some holes in the keel a few years back. Any time I slipped off a towel and had an arm, torso or body part touching the keel, Zap! Welding is fun but can be dangerous.
You didn’t indicate “how” you got zapped or conditions that led to it so it’s difficult to advise.
You didn’t indicate “how” you got zapped or conditions that led to it so it’s difficult to advise.
