225 Lincoln TIG

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Hey everyone, Fairly new to the forum, and new to TIG welding. My father bought a 225 Lincoln TIG machine a few years back, hes always wanted one and needed one to fix an aluminum tank, needless to say he doesnt hobby weld much anymore and hasnt needed to use it since, so it has just sat in the corner of the shop. Probably only has a few hours on it, but I brought it back out today and wanted to start learning how to use one.Trouble is, I turned the gas on, and flipped the power switch and I instantly heard gas coming out of the hose right where the plug goes into the machine, turns out while its been sitting someone has bumped the hose and broke the gas line, so now I have to buy a new torch for it before I can even begin to learn. Any good places to look, or good deals on a stock TIG torch for it? I have began to watch as many videos on TIG welding as possible lately, and I feel confident I can do it, I have lots of stick, and mig welding experience, but I know that doesnt necessarily transfer over to TIG, but I got an understanding of it I feel, but still looking for any tips or tricks to starting out once I do! I am looking for advice though, on which filler rods would be the best for 308 SS ( I think I have that right ) because I have a few nice scrap pieces I would love to learn on before diving into my SS project for the farm.  Thanks, Michael
Reply:I assume it has a gas cooled and not a water cooled torch setup.  So did the snub on the Dinse connector break off in the machine or did the torch cable itself break at the Dinse connector?  Either way these things are modular so you can either buy a new Dinse connector or get a new gas cooled power cable.  I like the WeldTec Superflex series personally.  Here's some links: http://www.tectorch.com/detail/PDF/a...%20options.pdfhttp://www.tectorch.com/dinse%20connector%20guide.htmLast edited by dhem; 03-06-2014 at 11:21 PM.Reason: added linksMiller Dynasty 200 DXBuildPro TMA52238 (38" x 22")Miller MP-10 & Jackson Nexgen EQC20 Ton Press & Swag HD Press Brake