ground on back of 200dv

hello,

I am new to forum....and tig welding................just bought a new powertig 200dv..............there is a ground post on the back of machine......what size wire/type should I use?.........do I drive a ground rod outside that is dedicated to this machine? or is this ground not important?

thanks
Mitchell

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Originally Posted by dayton215

hello,

I am new to forum....and tig welding................just bought a new powertig 200dv..............there is a ground post on the back of machine......what size wire/type should I use?.........do I drive a ground rod outside that is dedicated to this machine? or is this ground not important?

thanks
Mitchell

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Welcome aboard Mitchell

It is not important.

Thanks.............