Miller maxstar 161 weak arc start

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    • August 18, 2025 at 7:58 pm #69583
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      Jim Hodges

        i’m curious why my Miller Maxstar 161 has weak arc start on tig with 1/16-inch tig electrode and 15 CFH argon, Any solution?

      • August 19, 2025 at 2:01 am #69585
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        Parker Cardenas

          Bump amps to 140 on your Miller Maxstar 161, use 2% lanthanated tungsten, boosts arc start.

        • August 19, 2025 at 7:49 am #69586
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          Zachary Boyd

            Check gas flow on your Miller Maxstar 161, use 20 CFH argon, improves arc start.

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