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9 size tig torch amperage rating?
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2016 12:41 pm
by infernoST
Hi all
Does anyone know the amperage rating on the 9 size torch that comes with the Everlast Powertig 210 EXT?
Thanks
Re: 9 size tig torch amperage rating?
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2016 3:40 pm
by noddybrian
9 torches are pretty much all rate around 125 amps from what I've seen irrespective of brand - they will mostly take a bit more if you don't keep on it for too long - generally the torch is fine but the power connection in the handle will melt first ( ask me how I know ! ) so when you hand is smoking stop & hang the torch in front of a fan of extractor if you got one.
Re: 9 size tig torch amperage rating?
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2016 4:02 pm
by Oscar
...and even less if you do AC welding with ~65-70% EN balance. They'll start smoking in about 60sec with any respectable amount of amperage.
Re: 9 size tig torch amperage rating?
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2016 4:07 pm
by infernoST
Thanks for the feedback guys, I'll keep the ac limitation in mind when I get to aluminum for now I'm just working on cold rolled steel 1/8 & 3/16'th. Still running beads