Connecting a tig torch to a welder

Hmm. Sounds like they had that one plumbed in with pipe instead of the standard adapters. You'll need several things for this to work then. First is the adapters for the 1/8" NPT to the fittings on the torch for the water in, gas in. Then you'll need the block for attaching the water out to the output terminal of the welder.

It's easier to get a kit. Unfortunately I didn't find a page with a picture but here's a kit like you need.

Yep. By the way, the gas line of the torch connects just fine with whatever I have, as I just discovered. The issue is water only.

Yes, that's 100% right, except that I am actually fine with gas.

Thank you. They seem to have more parts than I need, such as hoses. I already have 25 ft of hoses on the torch. I need just a NPT to "water in" hose and an adaptor for water out that connects to the electric terminal of the welder. The latter sells for $8 on ebay. If I could find the water in adaptor, I would be happy...

There's places that sell those separate. You're welding supplier might have them. Just takes some looking.

Wayne Cook Shamrock, TX

Mittler will have them Igor.

Rob

Fraser Competition Engines Chicago, IL. Long Beach, CA.

The only thing that needs connection to the welder..really..it the gas line. Most of the Tigs I see in operation dont run the water through the machine.

Gunner

"Pax Americana is a philosophy. Hardly an empire. Making sure other people play nice and dont kill each other (and us) off in job lots is hardly empire building, particularly when you give them self determination under "play nice" rules.

Think of it as having your older brother knock the s*it out of you for torturing the cat." Gunner

Thanks Rob, will check them out...

Well, there is a water solenoid in the welder, it is actually nice to only run water when I need it.

Are you using a recirculating pump, or tap water bled down the drain? If the pump...then I cannot see any reason to use the water solenoid. If tap water...then perhaps yes.

Gunner

"Pax Americana is a philosophy. Hardly an empire. Making sure other people play nice and dont kill each other (and us) off in job lots is hardly empire building, particularly when you give them self determination under "play nice" rules.

Think of it as having your older brother knock the s*it out of you for torturing the cat." Gunner

I am using tap water...

Yes, I called Mittler and ordered the parts, should have them on Friday.

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My miller coolmate water pump is somewhat loud. Loud enough to be anoying in my quiet shop. I have my water cooler switched on and off by relay via the gas valve solenoid on my welder . I have a miller dynasty 300dx. It's a 24 volt relay that is needed, btw.

Oh, and it's one less thing to plug in or turn on when you want to weld.