TA 185 Tig Torch Question

[gcally]

I just finally joined after lurking around the message board for a moth or so. I wanted to learn how to Tig so after reading all the great posts about the TA 185 I decided to give it a try. I am a little confused on what Tig torches will work with this welder. Do you have to use the ones that have the separate gas line or can you used a torch that has the gas line integrated with the power cable? I am also wanted to get a hand control for the TA 185. Do you have to order the hand controls specifically for the Thermal Arc or are there universal ones that will work. I am looking at CK and Weldcraft flex head torches do you guys have any opinions on those torches?


Thanks Greg Callahan

[diesel]

Do you currently own the 185? You'll need the foot pedal or hand control built for this machine.
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[Brand X]

The hand ampehnol control is made for the Thermal 8 pin machines only. I would go with ck for the control . The torch will be a two piece model (Gas line separate from the power cable)

If they do not make a adapter for converting over to a one piece torch, I doubt you will find one?

http://www.ckworldwide.com/

[asad]

The T/A185 comes with a foot control.

The torch has separate gas and power lines. The power connects to the welder with a Dinse connector; the gas lines use some sort of tube fitting. IIRC it comes with a CK torch (not a flex-head though).

Asad

[gcally]

I currently have the TA 185 It came with the CK 17 torch and the TA foot contorl. I wanted to get a hand control and a flex torch. Is CK the only ones who offers a hand control with the Thermal Arc 8 pin connector? I also realy like the torches that Brand X showed in this picture. Will they work with the TA 185.

Thanks Greg

[Brand X]

You can by just the power source only. The two piece torch will go right on with only a dinse connector and then just hook up the gas line to the machine. I have the TSW 300 which is the same setup.

[gcally]

You can by just the power source only. The two piece torch will go right on with only a dinse connector and then just hook up the gas line to the machine. I have the TSW 300 which is the same setup.

Do you know if Weldcraft makes a hand contorl that will fit the TA 185?

[Brand X]

Weldcraft might, because they do make button controls. The weldcraft torches will work on your machine.
It comes with a pick of two heads and extras are $25.00 The flex body was in the package too.

[Orgalmeister]

I have a TA185 and use a Miller N/S hand controller with an adaptor cord 8pin to 14pin sold by Thermal Arc. Kind of pricey $80 -$90 I think. Could probably make your own.

Steve