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I have a CK superflex hose/power cable for a 9/17 torch, and one of the fittings broke the first time I tried to screw it into my dinse adapter. CK warrantied the whole kit - torch, hose, and adapter - and the broken one currently works in its broken state. It is tight enough not to leak. I simply can't disassemble it without cutting something. Is it possible to put a new fitting on the end of the hose? Where could I source one? I've googled, but came up with nothing but pre-assembled hoses with fittings already installed. The local welding supply (Mississippi Welders Supply) said they couldn't do it, and I should just buy a new hose (of course). If I can fix it for <$20 instead of an $80 hose, I'd like that a lot better.
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Post some pictures. I’ve repaired my tig hoses before. HTP sells several different replacement fittings for welding machine adapters. -
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If you are talking about the power cable there is no fitting available. The weld cable is connected to both ends and the coolant runs through the fitting.Comment
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It's not a water-cooled torch. It's a 17. The fitting I need would screw into a 9 or 17 torch or the appropriate adapter, and would carry electric current as well as shielding gas.
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No fitting is made for the cable repair water or air sorry we just scrap them.Comment
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As a hobbyist, whose equipment rarely makes me money, I'm reluctant to simply throw something away, when it could be fixed, if only parts were available.Comment
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I had the same problem. My local Airgas dealer ordered me a new fitting direct from CK and that fixed the problem.Comment
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Go to Western Enterprises and look there, if they have what you need get the part number and order from a (local) distributer
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