Are there benefits of fitting euro torch on 151te

[Cally91]

Hi guys just considering this as my Clarke assembly is pretty much screwed now with holes and the gas pipe has split in two (last time I ever lend it out ever that's for sure) and I have a great condition euro assembly laying around doing nowt as im not going to bother with the sip 150 now as its complete poo compared to the clark on lower settings but not got the socket or gas valve

The cost of Clarke replacement after a quick look on the bay seems the same as it would cost for a socket and valve but with the added benefit of a much improved length of work just wondered your thoughts
Cheers kris

 

[rtbcomp]

If it can be done I'd do it. You'll have the option of different length torches, perhaps get a long and short one, one with a PTFE liner in case you want to weld aluminium.

If the torch develops a fault in the middle of a job you have the option of fitting a new one there and then.

Can you use the gas valve from the SIP?

 

[Cally91]

Can you use the gas valve from the SIP?

Unfortunately not as it's the same set up as my Clarke with the gas valve in the torch think ill talk to weldequip see if he knows if it's actully possible due to the small frame of the 151 and if it is if he could suply the parts needed

 

[rtbcomp]

You could use a washing machine valve if you can get switched mains to it.