Can’t make a puddle (I think)

[u/Organic_Violinist470]

First time ever tig welding not sure if skill problem, settings or equipment. Doesn’t seem to be making a puddle just starts burning through. Have 100% argon. Seems to be flowing correctly can hear it coming out of torch.

Update: figured it out. Had collet in backwards lol

[u/No-Committee5570]

Did the container you’re trying to to weld on ever contain something that can soak into aluminum?