R-Tech’s Ben Steger demonstrates how to change the consumables in a TIG torch and swapping a standard setup to a gas lens setup.

If you are new to TIG welding this video will help you to get to know your torch and to discover the consumables that will require maintenance.

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Refine Your Filter

You can easily feel like a your in a maze of TIG bits, we understand this and have added a filter to the consumables page on the website. Simply click your torch in this filter and you should be shown a list of compatible to help you change your TIG Torch consumables.

TIG Torch Consumables - Refine your filter

Numbers Matter

In some cases, TIG torches have different letters at the beginning of the model reference. Ours, and a good majority of other brands, start with WP. To check which series of torch you have, look out for just the number that usually follow these letters. Numbers are usually -

Series 2 torches - 9, 20 and 230

Series 3 Torches - 17, 18 and 26

Flexible Heads

Flexible heads are in fact a TIG torch consumable. Although the likely hood of changing the head is minimal, certainly worth looking after this section to increase its life. Do your best to only flex the head vertically and not horizontally. Once in a comfortable position, do your best not to touch it after that.