For those who decide to add a new torch to the Powertig 250EX........

[Steve]

If you get the WeldCraft Q5W Dinse to convert a torch to work with the Powertig series, you will have to trim back the vinyl part of the red connector where the male end of the Dinse goes into the welder.

The vinyl part of it extends too far into the round cup on the face plate of the 250EX and will not allow the little nub on the male end to get close enough to the slot in the female connection on the welder. You will be pushing and cursing trying to get it inserted correctly and it just won't work.

The best way to trim it back is with a straight edge razor blade. Trim it back to almost the base of the dinse. The red vinyl went up to the base if the lower round area and prevented the dinse from inserting into the female connection.

[zoama]

What torch and cables did you get ?

[Steve]

What torch and cables did you get ?

I got the WELDTEC WT-20F-25 225 AMP WATER COOLED TIG TORCH with the 25' foot cables.

Most other torches will need that specific dinse to swap out the torch from the factory 18. It runs around $50.

That's why my next torch will be from Everlast.

[zoama]

Did you get vinyl or rubber cables ?

I'm thinking about getting a CK-225SF FX I really like the superflex cables and design quality.

[Steve]

It's the standard vinyl cables. They are pretty small and very flexible.....the difference between them and the factory Powertig 250EX's WP18's cables are so huge it is not to be believed!

I have to say that going to a smaller torch is one thing anyone should do when they get a new Powertig 250EX. It is just so much nicer.......not having to fight the stiffness and hugeness of the WP18 factory torch.

The CK torches are also on my list. I've got my eye on a few of their products.