Air cooled torch connection issue

[Stueeee]

I've recently picked up a WP 26 torch with a decent sheath and a nice long lead. But it came with a sort of Euro Torch type plug end on the cable rather than the 35/50 Dinse connector that I need. I removed the Euro torch looking gubbins, expecting to find a 3/8 BSP nut, but instead there is a 5/8" UNF male threaded union. A quick search hasn't revealed a Dinse adapter with a female 5/8 thread on planet internet.

I'm not sure quite how the cable/hose setup is internally configured on air cooled TIG torches WRT gas tightness/electrical conductivity, is cutting the hose/cable end and changing the union to a BSP union a possibility? Apologies if that seems like a stupid question. Just thought I'd ask before either potentially ruining the hose/cable or having to machine myself up a 5/8 UNF female to 3/8 BSP female adapter.

 

[Paul G]

I'd go for an adapter.

The power lead will be a copper braid with a PVC or rubber/cotton cover.
Argon flows between the two to keep the braid cool, or in the case of a water cooled torch the water flows between
and the argon line is separate.

Google "wp26" and you will find an exploded view.

The pic below shows the water cooled braid with the sheath cut off from one of my torches.

HTH
Paul G

 

[Stueeee]

Thanks for the useful reply, I will buy a standard Dinse adapter and then make a 5/8" UNF to 3/8" BSP adapter out of a chunk of Brass so that I can connect the torch up to my machine.