Useless question, but, does anyone know what #17, #9, #20 etc actually mean?
And why 18 is a watercooled 17
But 20 is a WC 9?
Etc.
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They were model numbers originally, from Weldcraft I believe. The numbers are not a measurement per se. smaller number torches are "generally" smaller in size and handle lower amps. But there are lots of differences in amp ratings/duty cycles between manufacturers. The air cooled torches are usually 9,17, and 26. 20 is a water cooled #9 and 18 is a water cooled #17. But lots of manufacturers like CK now have different model numbers and you will frequently see torches referred to as a "9 style" or "17 style", which is really just a clue as to which collets and cups will fit that torch. The collets, collet bodies, gas lens collet bodies, cups, and back caps all generally standardize on one of two styles...9 and 17. Again, all of this is a generalization, so before anyone jumps on me about a WT-60 torch, please don't.
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Q (of Qanon fame) has been hiding cryptic messages in the naming structure of TIG torch lines. All will become clear when Q drops the anon and rises to power, and the codes will become instructions and make perfect sense. My CK 17 air-cooled 3 series torch told me just the other day that I should get ready because it won’t be long before the revolution begins.
Nahh man it's the illuminati dontcha know. If I had the time or the skill I'd draw random triangles on a Tig torch to clearly prove my point.Wells wrote:Q (of Qanon fame) has been hiding cryptic messages in the naming structure of TIG torch lines. All will become clear when Q drops the anon and rises to power, and the codes will become instructions and make perfect sense. My CK 17 air-cooled 3 series torch told me just the other day that I should get ready because it won’t be long before the revolution begins.
Ahah thanks for the laugh though I quite enjoyed that post, probably more than I should've but oh well it's Friday
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I dont know what gas your using but maybe you should try argon. Welds go better and torches are less chattyWells wrote: ↑Fri Sep 24, 2021 12:59 pm Q (of Qanon fame) has been hiding cryptic messages in the naming structure of TIG torch lines. All will become clear when Q drops the anon and rises to power, and the codes will become instructions and make perfect sense. My CK 17 air-cooled 3 series torch told me just the other day that I should get ready because it won’t be long before the revolution begins.
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