thermal arc

[Badger1bear]

Hi guys, most of the time I use a Lorch mig but sometimes I have the need to use my very portable Thermal Arc Inverter 175se, this machine has the facility to add a tig torch to it
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WP26-VALVE-TIG-TORCH-FITS-THERMAL-ARC-175SE-MACHINE-/151032100992?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item232a36f880

has anyone used this setup and is it any good ??

 

[zzr1200]

I use this type on 140 Eutectic Inverter, for a bit more you can get the same torch with a regulator from Weldequip. The only real problem I find is breaking the arc while trying to maintain the gas shielding.

http://www.weldequip.com/tig-conversion.htm

 

[wheresmejumper]

skip to 3:00
foot switch

 

[zzr1200]

Home made foot switch at 5.00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CA3w9Wq5mh0

 

[luke glover]

can anyone sorce these torch rigs in 2016 ?