WP 26 Torch best replacement?

[willida]

Any suggestions on a direct replacement for the WP 26 Torch? I have the PT 200DX, the WP 26 torch came standard with the unit. I love the switch on the handle, at this point, it's easier for me than the foot pedal to use. Would like to get something that is smaller, keep it rated @ 200 amp, air cooled, and more felxible than the WP 26 that ships with the machine.

[Trip59]

CK Worldwide, take a look at their site, standard series, master series and Trimline series.

I just got a CK9 (standard series) which is 125A rated at 100%, will handle 150A at 60% or so. Superflex cable and I can barely tell I'm tethered to something. I'll be picking up a flexloc watercooled torch this spring to handle the really odd positions, higher than 150A, etc. But so far, I find myself under 150 95+% of the time, so the single cable, superflex, air cooled 9 series is perfect. No switch with it, but you can add one easy enough.

[willida]

Thanks for the info Trip.

I feel I'll be in the same amp range you are most of the time.

Will I need to order the DINS or does that come with the torch already?

[zoama]

Thanks for the info Trip.

I feel I'll be in the same amp range you are most of the time.

Will I need to order the DINS or does that come with the torch already?

You'll need to order a dinse connector. Add LG to the end of the part number for plug and play with Everlast. Your dinse # will be CK-SL2-35LG

[jakeru]

To replace the WP26, the CK Trimline 210 flex head with superflex cable would be my recommendation. It will take whatever power your machine can dish out (in terms of amps and duty cycle,) and will be an amazingly huge improvement in ease of use and maneuverability over the WP26. You would never need the WP26 again, so you could get rid of the WP26.

If you don't mind needing to switch torches for the bigger/thicker jobs (or risk damaging a lighter duty torch), CK9 would be good as a lighter weight, lighter duty option. As long as you are always careful not to overheat it on those thicker jobs. Your machine at 200 amps, 60% duty cycle can easily put out enough juice to damage it, IMO. I've fried several TIG torches, and the results are not pretty, so be careful. Hope this helps!

The CK9 uses a lighter weight power cable than the TL210. This lighter weight power cable makes the torch a little easier to handle, but heats up more for a given amount of welding amperage.

[Trip59]

Dinse Zoama posted is what I did, took less than a minute to install.

200 would definitely kill a CK9, but I just set my machine to 150 and pay attention to not rushing, I probably only have a 30-50% duty cycle myself (hand still healing, I need to stop often anyhow) and if I find myself going near full pedal, it's time to think about breaking out the 26 (till I pick up the water cooled flexloc )

[cbmkr]

Willida

Can you post a picture of the torch you received , is it a molded blue handle torch with a red switch ?