Does anyone see any problem with using generic
air line quick-disconnect fittings between a
TIG welder and the torch?
Posted by Stuart Wheaton on April 17, 2008, 2:52 pm
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Jim Stewart wrote:
> Does anyone see any problem with using generic > air line quick-disconnect fittings between a > TIG welder and the torch?
Stop by your local weld supply shop, they make some specifically for
that, and they cost about the same.
Posted by Wes on April 17, 2008, 6:58 pm
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>Jim Stewart wrote:
>> Does anyone see any problem with using generic >> air line quick-disconnect fittings between a >> TIG welder and the torch?
> > >Stop by your local weld supply shop, they make some specifically for >that, and they cost about the same.
Sometimes it is just copacetic to do things the right way.
Wes
Posted by Ned Simmons on April 17, 2008, 8:14 pm
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wrote:
>Does anyone see any problem with using generic >air line quick-disconnect fittings between a >TIG welder and the torch?
I suppose it's possible you could contaminate your shielding gas if
the coupler had been used on a lubricated air line or was otherwise
fouled. Other than that, I can't imagine it would cause any problems.
If you want to do this to switch torches, another option is the
Y-valves with inert gas fittings made by Western.
> Does anyone see any problem with using generic > air line quick-disconnect fittings between a > TIG welder and the torch?
The threads won't match. As others have said, you can get the right
stuff at a welding supply or off the web. They also have quick-
connects for the water supply, too. Adding them also adds potential
areas for seal wear and leakage, though.
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