Welding Tips and Tricks

Hi I am trying to swap out my torch from a 17 style to a 26 style but the threAd size on the back of the torch is a totally different size and thread. I have been searching for se kind of adapter fitting,but I am not having much luck.does any body have any suggestions or expierience with trying to complete this task .thank you

The 17 series torch usually shares the hose fitting at the torch end with a 9series as they are similar in current capacity ( typical generic rating 125amps @ 100 % & 150 amps @ 30 % ) the 26 is a much heavier torch ( typical 200 amp ) & as such has a heavier hose & fitting for that extra power - the machine end is usually the same if threaded ( 3/8" BSP or the metric equivalent ) so you need to swap the whole torch / hose assembly - not just the head - I'm sure you could make an adapter if you have access to a lathe - but I'd be surprised if you can buy one - it would not be a recommended thing as the hose would not be rated to the current the torch was - ( if I understand your question correctly ).

Finding such an adapter would prove useless as already mentioned. Your power cable would cook long before you would damage a 26 torch.

That said, you can get fittings from River Weld and make your own adapter. The 26 torch uses a 7/8"-14 RH thread for the nut. You'd have to buy the nut and nipple separately.

Thank you for both answers , you guys answered my question