NEED to order a new TIG torch

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Well this morning I cut and fit up some aluminum, fired up my TIG and.....water dripping out!! DAMN IT!!! I had suspected issues in the past but didn't know for sure and never ordered a back up since didn't know for sure what I wanted. I would like it to use the same consumables as my Miller diamondback 20M. I've looked at some CK's and with their twist lock. And also looked at weldcrafts. What does everyone recommend? And should I buy the line kit with it or use my existing lines?Thanks everyone!
Reply:Wouldn't surprise me if your torch head is good and you have a bad line. Can't really say without more info.I'm partial to the Ck torches with superflex hoses myself. If I had to replace mine, that's the way I would go..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Its definitely the head. The guy I bought the welder from a couple years ago said it had flex head torches. I did some research and realized they aren't but the damage is done now. Which one would you recommend? Would it take my same consumables? Thanks!! I saw there's some on Amazon so I could have it by the weekend even!!
Reply:CK 230 or the CK 200 uses the same consumables as your 20 series torch. I'd opt for the CK 230 myself with the 300 amp vs 250 amp duty cycle in a similar size torch. You can get it in the standard rigid torch, flex head, or the flexloc torches. I know Arczone has them. HTP also carries some of the CK torches, but I'm not sure which ones. You'd have to ask them.https://www.arc-zone.com/index.php?m...ath=13_728_908.No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:I like HTP america. They sell CK stuff, and can customize it to fit oddball machines. And their prices are quite reasonable.Miller Multimatic 255
Reply:Did you even look to see where it's leaking from????A lose connection between the torch head and the hose fitting will create a geiser if it gets lose...Happens all the time....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Yes I checked and its coming from the head itself. Thanks guys!-DoogieMiller 350PMiller Trailblazer 325 EFI w/ Excel PowerLincoln LN25 suitcase welderXMT 304/22a feederMiller Syncrowave 350LXMiller EconotigHobart Handler 140(2) Uni-Hydro 42-14Hypertherm 65 plasmaWEBB Gap bed lathe
Reply:I started a thread just like this a month ago. I ended up getting a ck wp20 super flex 25' from htp usaweld. They have the best deal by far and it's a ck torch. I haven't used it yet but I've played with the torch and its insanly flexible. I paid 165$ it got shipped in 2 or 3 days too
Reply:Originally Posted by derekpfeifferYes I checked and its coming from the head itself. Thanks guys!
Reply:I could have have just ordered a head but ended up getting a whole setup just to have an extra set of hoses in case something happens. I will probably order another torch for a backup as well. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JMG...=AC_SX200_QL40Ended up ordering this one. I don't do much higher amperage TIG welding so I opted for the smaller torch. I do have a 350amp torch when needed.Thanks for the help everyone!-DoogieMiller 350PMiller Trailblazer 325 EFI w/ Excel PowerLincoln LN25 suitcase welderXMT 304/22a feederMiller Syncrowave 350LXMiller EconotigHobart Handler 140(2) Uni-Hydro 42-14Hypertherm 65 plasmaWEBB Gap bed lathe