Tig torch purchase suggestions

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I am new to tig welding and bought a used machine that came with a pretty heavy duty torch.  I would like to get a smaller light weight torch for welding tube frames and need it to be light and maneuverable.  Any suggestions on a high quality water cooled torch that meets this description?  Thanks.
Reply:The old basic HW-20.  Different manufacturer's make there own versions of the various standard torch models, and torch components are standard between manufacturer's.http://www.arc-zone.com/
Reply:yep, there's not many welds that can't be reached with a 20 series and they're normally rated @ at least 250A DC / 180A AC
Reply:The parts for this torch can be purchased at any LWS, they are all the same.    JohnSMAW,GMAW,FCAW,GTAW,SAW,PAC/PAW/OFCand Shielding Gases.  There all here. :
Reply:I  use a weldcraft. it is the 20 series it is rated for 300 amps I think.It has red blue and black braided cables.I have found these to work best with a cooler,it doesn't heat up as much. I think it has 2 power wires in the power cablle. I have had good luck with these.
Reply:Originally Posted by hotrodderyep, there's not many welds that can't be reached with a 20 series and they're normally rated @ at least 250A DC / 180A AC
Reply:Originally Posted by weldgaultHW-20 Water cooled is 300 amps 50% duty cycle,AC or DC. 240A with std accessories,250A with Gas Lens AC orDC 100% duty cycle.  John
Reply:Thanks for the info guys.....appreciate the advice from those who have been there!
Reply:yep, weldcraft wp20 is great.Various GrindersVictor Journeyman torch200cf Acet. 250cf oxygenLincoln 175 plus/alpha2 gunLincoln v205t tigLincoln 350mpEsab 650 plasmaWhen you can get up in the morning, Its a good day.Live each day like its your last.
Reply:Originally Posted by weldgaultHW-20 Water cooled is 300 amps 50% duty cycle,AC or DC. 240A with std accessories,250A with Gas Lens AC orDC 100% duty cycle.  John