tig consumables question

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Well I just replaced my tig torch after my last one grew legs along with the bag of consumables.  I don't tig much and have always scratch tigged from a cc source.  My last torch was a wp17v.  I kept it rolled up in a bag with all the extras in the bag as well.  I also kept a spare regulator and all my tungstens and tig stuff in that bag.  It was easy just grab it and have everything.  Well I don't have it anymore.Since I don't tig much I am limited in my knowledge in consumables and their exchangeability.  I purchased a wp26v 25'r for 50 dollars.  It is larger than what I am accustomed to but for 50 buck I will not mind.  Well I am trying to gear up am looking for the least expensive route to building my bag back.  So here is the question.Is a 10n31 collet body the same regardless of who makes it?  Miller, Lincoln, Esab, Weldcraft, Anchor, Profax, etc. all make a 10n31.  Is it the same?  Can I interchange them?What about the back caps?  The 57Y04 is made by several makers.  Are they interchangeable?I wouldn't normally be bothered by the cost as I have always just purchased weldcraft named parts through the employer but I am looking several hundred in total cost and I am looking to trim that down as much as I can in these times.  I will bite the bullet if I need to, but to get back to where I was it is going to hurt a little.
Reply:Yes, Scott, they are interchangeable.
Reply:Weldingdepot.com  All the stuff, good prices.DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Hey Scott,I use the WP-26 also & get my consumables here:http://stores.ebay.com/Barren-Welding-Supply?_rdc=1DennyComplete Welding/Machine/Fab. ShopMobile UnitFinally retired*Moderator*"A man's word is his honor...without honor there is nothing.""Words are like bullets.... Once they leave your muzzle, you cannot get them back."
Reply:thanks guys