I also struggled with my WP26 and it's rubber hose with sheath. A few months ago I moved up to a CK #17 Flexlok with superflex hose. What a difference! You will be very happy with it. ---Trip

FWIW... Exchanged my 80 CF argon tank today.
$54.77 (including tax and $5 HazMat charge).
Airgas Canton, Oh

It's nice to find an actual FORUM related to welding. It appears there are some "regulars" here to offer suggestions or experienced advice. I started out "welding" sometime in high school when my brother-in-law showed me how to weld with oxy/acetylene... coat hangers of course. W...