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Hi AllI have a question for those who use a water cooler for their tig torch.  I am going to make my own cooler and want to know the path the water takes.1Does the water leave the reservoir and go threw the heat exchange to the pump then to the torch and back to the reservoir?2 Or does it leave the reservoir to the pump to the torch and return threw the heat exchange and back to the reservoir? Or threw the woods to grandma houseHave funTom
Reply:basically you want cool water coming into your torch...  so option 2 should do it.Here's a diagram that may help you visualize as far as hook up:http://www.arc-zone.com/pdf/HowToHoo...rCooledTIG.pdfand some tips on maximizing performance of your water cooled TIG torch:http://www.arc-zone.com/pdf/WaterCooler10Tips.pdfAnd an article about how building a cooler over at The Fabricator may help you...http://www.thefabricator.com/article...of-two-weldersHave fun!!-----------------------Carmen Electrodewww.CarmenElectrode.comand the boss blogs at  www.JoeWelder.comall powered by  www.Arc-Zone.com
Reply:I beleive at least my Miller Radiator 1 cooler it goes pump->radiator->torch->back to tankThe indicator that everything is going O.K. is the return from the torch through a sight glass (it just spills into the tank.  So I know the torch->tank path for sure.BTW, the torch manufacturer will tell you water flow - about 1/4 gallon per minute (See weldcraft user's manual).So where are you getting your pump?
Reply:One thing not addressed here, you want the power cable to be the return line to the chiller.If you connect the torch the opposite way, by feeding from the chiller to the power cable, thru the torch and back to the chiller, the return line can be overheated causing it to swell and burst if it is the plastic type hose.
Reply:HI Allthanks for the great info.forums like this a full of very helpful people.have funTom