Weld Like a Pro

Why Upgrade to a
Water-Cooled TIG Torch?

An ARC-ZONE.COM
Product Selection Guide

02-10-2022

GeneralMIG/GMAW

TIG/GTAW

Stick/SMAW

PlasmaGeneral/Multiprocess

David’s Story
David Anthony of Empty Tomb Choppers in San Diegostarted designing custom choppers in San Diego. At first
he would buy pre-fabricated parts and contract out any
custom work. Then he taught himself to gas weld, andsoon after learned to TIG(GTAW) weld.
“I was looking for more control of the entire designprocess,” he said.
David also got tired of burning his hands, “Especially when
you’re doing a long run on a seam. I’d be in a hurry tofinish before my torch got too hot.”He wanted to upgrade to a water-cooled TIG torch, but
he didn’t know what he would need, and in fact, thought he might have to buy a new weldingmachine.
There are several models of water cooled TIG torches to choose from, available from a number ofmanufacturers. Arc-Zone.com carries Weldcraft® -- the industry standard when it comes to TIG
torches. What this means to you is that all the parts are engineered to fit and work together
maximizing the efficiency of your TIG torch.
The WP-20 is the TIG torch we recommended for David. It’s small,lightweight and easy to handle, but delivers 250 amps making it the mostpopular water cooled model on the market.
And, to make it even easier, we recommended the Arc-Zone PRO package,a completely weld ready package-- everything from front end parts
and back cap to cable cover and international DINSE style gas throughconnector installed.

he already had.

David needed a way to direct cool water into the torch head, withoutbuying a new welding machine. Specifically we recommended purchasing
a closed loop water cooler that he could connect to the welding machine

There are other options like hooking up to your city water supply, or building your own watercooler, but for someone like David, with customers waiting, building his own cooler wasn’t reallyan option. And while many fabricators connect to city water successfully for years, you’ll expose

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Email: info@arc-zone.comyour torch’s cables and small internal passages to minerals and additives in the water which canclog and ultimately overheat your torch.
Using a closed loop water cooling system provides optimal cooling for your water-cooled TIG torch,and lowers the risk of contaminants or particulates clogging your TIG torch.
For David, Arc-Zone recommended the TIG-er, a compact, rugged, two-gallon 10,000 BTU watercooler constructed of stainless steel, and two gallons of Defense Ready-to-use
coolant for water coolers. Automotive anti-freeze contains additives that can block the small water
passages in your TIG torch.
To sweeten the deal, Arc-Zone included Joe Welder’s Guide toSetting Up and Optimizing Your Water Cooled TIG Torch, andoffered to let David make payments. David was TIG welding withhis new water cooled torch, and Cool Kit™ in no time.
Now David can hold his TIG torch comfortably with a steady hand,wear-ing just a thin deerskin glove. He’s not in a hurry to finish aseam any-more either.
“I can wait longer, let the puddle form and just push it along. Andthe weld seams are so much nicer,” he said. And for a fabricator
known for his stainless steel gas tanks, getting a nice seam, aseam impervious to gas vapors is critical.
David has also noticed a significant savings in his argon consumption. “When you actually stop aweld, there’s a five to 10 second period when the gas is still going. If you’re stopping a lot [withan air-cooled torch] you’re using a lot gas.”
Whether you TIG weld for a living, or for a hobby, there are a lot of benefits to upgrading to thesmaller, more efficient water-cooled TIG torch. You’ll enjoy improved control of your weld andincreased arc time.
The consumables will last longer as well since the nozzle, tip and/or gas lens benefit from thewater cooling along with the torch body. And best of all your hands will benefit from the improved
cooling capacity as well. No more putting your TIG torch down to let it cool off just when you’re“in the groove.”

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About ARC-ZONE.com
Jim Watson
Jim is CEO and founder of Arc-Zone.com. He is a master fabricator with years of hands-on experiencein his own shop and also as a winning motorcycle racer, car builder, and chief mechanic for a
top motorsports team. He also has extensive experience in manufacturing, technical sales, andproduct development. Before launching Arc-Zone.com, he held leadership positions in some of themost respected companies in the welding industry.
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Under Jim’s direction, Arc-Zone.com has led the industry in product innovation and online salesand service, becoming the world’s leading supplier of high-quality, high-performance welding andmetal working tools and accessories.

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