Torches for tig

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I have a lincon 175 tig.It has a 125amp  torch.I`m tired of the thing getting hot in my hands.Looking for an upgrade of a torch.What can i use.Tony
Reply:Originally Posted by TwinT66I have a lincon 175 tig.It has a 125amp  torch.I`m tired of the thing getting hot in my hands.Looking for an upgrade of a torch.What can i use.Tony
Reply:My #17; 150 amp gets hot, too. And I'm just a hobby weldor. Without adding the cost of a watercooler, the next step is a #26, at 200 amps. It's larger size may be an issue for some.9-11-2001......We Will Never ForgetRetired desk jockey. Hobby weldor with a little training. Craftsman O/A---Flat, Vert, Ovhd, Horz. Miller Syncrowave 250
Reply:I use a CK 20 water cooled 250 amp torch and Dynaflux Tig'r cooler on my TA 185.  Torch never gets hot!  MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:I'll second the going to a watercooled torch idea.I've burnt up a few heads and they aren't that expensive, but it really sucks to have to sit and wait for the torch to cool eventhough the welder it's self is fine.The next torch I buy will be watercooled.My name's not Jim....