Does anyone have a link to a manual to this machine? I cannot for the
life of me figure out which one it is on the Lincoln website
The data plate says Tig 250/250 with a code of 8809

This should be the manual for it:

http://content.lincolnelectric.com/p...IMS/IM315A.pdf

Is this something unique to this machine, a combination of reactor etc
etc that makes the arc really harsh?

It's tough to tell exactly what the current is set to on this machine
because of the different ranges and variable control. Is it maybe set
higher than you think? That might exlain the extra "flying crap" and
undercutting.

Next question..the Spark Switch. Is this only for use with TIG? It
pops my 60 amp breaker if its turned on and I strike an arc with the
stick.

I had the same problem when TIGing on a 50-amp breaker. As soon as my foot
pressed the pedal it would pop about 1/4 of the time if the current was
under 100 amps or so and every time if it was at about 125 amps or more.

IIRC it called for a 90-amp breaker.

Best Regards,
Keith Marshall


"I'm not grown up enough to be so old!"