Convert Welder to Gas-Thru DINSE?

[RichardH]

Another crazy idea here…

I find myself moving between my 210EXT and a Lincoln 225 often - I'd like to use my CK torch on both, without changing the QD fitting. The 210EXT uses a separate gas connector at the welder, while the Lincoln uses a gas-thru fitting.

I'm wondering if anyone's converted the DINSE outlet on their welder to gas-thru, and what issues might emerge. What happens when a stick is is connected to the same DINSE? Is a gas-thru DINSE longer to push the coupler open?

ASSuming there's enough room in the case, it'd seem to require changing out the DINSE fitting and moving the gas connection to it. Is there a good source for the fitting?

Plan B would be to hack together an external adapter to do the same. CK has a power hose extender that could do it, but it's 12' long.

Cheers,
Richard

[broberts5]

Well... Slightly more expensive, but why don't you buy another torch so each machine will ready to go?

[RichardH]

Well... Slightly more expensive, but why don't you buy another torch so each machine will ready to go?

The second welder is at a shop that I use. It's got a torch, but I wouldn't mind using my FlexLoc with it. Toting my torch back and forth is tolerable, but buying another FlexLoc kit just to use there probably doesn't make sense.

It seems that gas-thru DINSE is the most compact option, so finding a way to adapt to it as common ground seems to make sense. Either by converting the welder's outlet, or simply making a short hose extension with the different ends, and having the torch have just the one common fitting.

Cheers,
Richard

[Rambozo]

Converting it sounds like the best way to go. I have also been looking for panel mount gas through DINSE, and so far the only thing I know of is to order it as a repair part from Lincoln or Miller. If you find another source, please post it.

[everlastsupport]

Like the last 4 at the bottom of the page http://weldingdirect.com/connectors.html search for gas. Man they are expensive.

[Rambozo]

Like the last 4 at the bottom of the page http://weldingdirect.com/connectors.html search for gas. Man they are expensive.

Nope, we are both looking for the panel one to go on the machine. Torch male is everywhere, but the panel female is damn scarce.