Proper Grounding Etiquette

by Charles
(AZ)

Hey Jody,

I was just watching a video of tig welding aluminum and the guy is crawling all over it. If I did that I would feel a tingle, So either I am grounding my project wrong or he is insulated in a way I can't tell. How do you suggest I ground and find support when i'm tigging on aluminum?

I appreciate you being a resource and the quick responses,

Noob

----------------------------------------------

wtt response,

every operator manual i have read for welding machines, says to ground the machine to a grounding rod embedded several feet into the ground...like a copper rod from home depot.

i have never done that, but i suspect that would give the high freq a path to go instead of trying to shock you when welding on ac with high freq.

Would you like to get free welding videos in your inbox every week?

Products

Shop Welding Accessories

Tig FingersThe Real and Original TIG Finger® and XL model

Tig Kits

Stubby Gas Lens and Pro TIG kits

Weldmonger Tungsten

2% Lanthanated, CK LaYZr, Purple, more

TIG Kits

 Our Weldmonger Stubby Gas Lens kit is the Best

Flowmeters

  Dual and Single Flowmeters for welding and purging

Furick-cups

Both Clear and Ceramic Furick cups

Gloves

Weldmonger® Brand Soft Durable Welding Gloves

Stronghand Tools

TIG torch holders, magtabs, Mig pliers, more

Tig Torches

Air Cooled and Water Cooled TIG torches