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infernoST
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Hi all
Does anyone know the amperage rating on the 9 size torch that comes with the Everlast Powertig 210 EXT?

Thanks
Keith
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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.
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...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.
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infernoST
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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
Keith
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