Choosing a TIG Torch

[H80N]

Thanks everyone, after looking hard and long at my options and budget I'm going with a used WP-20 that I found. Now its time to start looking at coolers.

If you decide to put together your own cooler...

here is a thread that you might find helpful...

http://www.shopfloortalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39374

[FullScale]

Thanks

Thanks everyone, after looking hard and long at my options and budget I'm going with a used WP-20 that I found. Now its time to start looking at coolers.

[Bodybagger]

Get a WP20 with rubber hoses. DO NOT get one with vinyl hoses or you'll regret it. I cannot overstress how crappy vinyl hoses are. Spend a few bills on a Coolmate 1 and run the proper low conductivity coolant in it and you'll have years of trouble-free service - or until you forget to turn the cooler on, in which case you'll smoke your power hose in no time flat.

[cope]

I suggest looking at HTP's site. They sell CK, and can make up whatever you want. Prices are great and so is their service.

http://www.usaweld.com/

[johnnyg340]

Depends on HOW MUCH you plan to use it. If dudty cycle is a concern, a WP20 (watercooled) may be necessary. If not, a WP26 (air cooled) is probably what you want.

[wb4rt]

Depends on your budget. You really need a water-cooled torch (WP20), especially on aluminum.

Do you have or planning to buy a cooling system? Lots of thread around on how to build one yourself, but a good used one may be cheaper.

[FullScale]

I recently bought a new to me Syncrowave 200 and wish to up grade the WP-17 I'm using now. Any help in this area would be greatly appreciated. Most of the work would be on 11 ga. aluminum.