WeldingCity200-amp WP-26V-25R (w/Gas Valve) Air-cooled TIG Welding Torch Complete Package with 25-ft Power Cable Hose and Adapter 45V62

I have an old engine drive welder generator that is great for stick welding and not much else. I wanted to make it a TIG welder too. This torch setup worked perfectly. All I did was run a argon line to the adapter, plugged the stinger lead into negative, bite the electrode holder onto the adapter (you don't have to bolt it anywhere or buy new plug connectors using this method), then use the ground as normal plugged into the positive. Just turn on the gas, touch the electrode to the metal, engine kicks the rpm's up and you have a nice arc on your TIG torch. I ran it for an hour or so between 60 and 120 amps and the torch barely got warm, certainly not hot. I should have gotten this rig years ago. The flex head flexes very easily and glad I spent a few extra dollars for that feature. The gas valve is smooth too, no issues there. One thing, don't get your heart set on a free gift - I didn't get one either! Doesn't matter, I'm very satisfied with this purchase.

I purchased this Tig torch because I needed one for my new 3-in-1 welder. I contacted several sources to discuss the different options available and finally settled on a 3rd party torch rather than the one offered by my welder manufacturer. Some of the criteria I used included: First, I wanted a complete torch (I didn't want to have to put one together from parts..). Second, I wanted a flex-head torch with a gas control valve. Third, I wanted a 26 series torch to carry the extra amperage available from my welder. Fourth, I wanted a torch with only one cable (the power and the gas use the same one..). I looked around and found quite a few that met those criteria, but finally decided on this one. I compared torch against torch and this one had everything I wanted and was a reasonable price. I don't necessarily go for the cheapest product...I try to evaluate what I am getting and purchase the best value and I think this is it.The torch shipped promptly and with all components and arrived in perfect condition. It looked good and went from box to welder with no issues. I purchased some additional consumable parts, and they all fit and worked perfectly. For those who don't know, the collets, cups, insulators, collet bodies, etc. are all interchangeable between manufacturers. They all build to a common standard so any manufacturers product will fit on any torch (AS LONG AS THE SERIES IS THE SAME!! ie..series 17 or series 20, or series 26...). The torch fired up perfectly and worked well. It did not overheat and was reasonably comfortable to use. It carries all the amperage my welder will supply and a month after purchase it continues to function well. (Note: This is a 200 amp torch. If your welder only puts out 120 or 140 or 150 amps, then you should probably use a 17 series torch which is rated at 150 amps).In retrospect, the only things that bother me are related to the power rating of the torch (which I specifically chose..). The torch is a little heavy, the cable is a little stiff, and the flex head is not terribly flexible. All of these things are really just a function of the torch being rated at 200 amps, so I accept them for what they are....a necessary trade-off.So, four stars for a really good product. If the torch were just a LITTLE more flexible...it would definitely get five stars.

Appears to be a good product for the money. Well satisfied.

Just what I expected and wanted. Very good price as well.

It's a nice starter kit for scratch-start TIG, but I returned it because it was too big for my arc welder. My machine can only go up to 140 Amps DC. At first I thought it would not be a big deal because their diagram in the description shows the smaller size #17 torch head taking all the same parts and accessories as this larger #26 head. I thought that meant I could just swap out the #17 and #26 torch heads with this same hose as needed. When I discovered that the #17 has a much smaller fitting, I returned this kit for the smaller hose and accessories. Why waste argon gas filling a larger hose when you don't have to?I essentially built my own 150-Amp kit around a #17 valve head and saved a few more dollars.This item is also advertised as coming with a random "free" gift but I had to contact the seller separately to get this sent out. Mine was a set of cheap welding goggles, that look like goggles you'd use for cutting and brazing but with much darker glass. I'm not sure of the rating or if I can trust them for actual welding.

wellllllllllll,i think this thing is good. but i am the problem, i need practice!!

From the start the torch head came off with a loud squeaking sound then noticed after welding for a bit the rubber in the torch hose started wearing quick on the bottom of the handle.. just more dislike how the torch head sounds!

An excellent and good quality complete kit to turn your DC arc welder into a low-buck lift start TIG machine. All you need to add is an Argon bottle and regulator and some tungsten electrodes and your in business.