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Advantages to lift-start TIG over HF start TIG

80K views 20 replies 17 participants last post by  Burpee  
Lift start doesn't require the extra control (pedal or button or...), the issue with interference to radios and electronics, can be real handy in awkward positions or with a long leadset (where you can't get a remote to where you are working ecause it is too far from the source).

There are cases where HF is prohibited by a procedure because there is a risk of a discharge in the wrong spot damaging something. You can't always control where the arc will start with HF in a tight spot.