Anyone have any experience with the clear pyrex torch nozzles?

[Steve]

I've been seeing a lot of folks starting to use the clear pyrex tig torch nozzles and was wondering if anyone with experience with them could comment on the usefulness of them. I mean what are the advantages of having a clear nozzle instead of the pink nozzles that are so common? I know that supposedly you can see the weld puddle better and also keep an eye on the electrode, but do they really work and are they worth it? For 20 or more bucks, they better have some advantage!

Always looking for an edge to get a better weld bead!

[geezer]

Haven't used them, but the obvious advantage would be a better look at the puddle, add in a screen for better gas diffusion and they could be all right, I'll probably buy a set just to have them on hand for a try out, a couple of bucks isn't gonna be the end of the world and who knows, they may be worth it. Having a better view could help maintain correct torch angle. Spent more money on worse things.

[Tritium]

I would rather use a gas lens with greater stick-out and use the much cheaper nozzles.

Thurmond

[jakeru]

Here is a thread about the clear cups, also known as ck "gas saver" torch components (don't forget to search before you post ):
http://www.everlastgenerators.com/fo...clear-gas-cups

[Steve]

Here is a thread about the clear cups, also known as ck "gas saver" torch components (don't forget to search before you post ):
http://www.everlastgenerators.com/fo...clear-gas-cups

I did check that post out and that thread did not answer my question. All I saw was " I think" Or "It looks Like". One guy said he welds old jet engines with them and they seem to work well. I'm not welding jet engines so I was wondering if they are a good thing to have for just everyday fabrication and general welding. Another guy says "HE's heard bad things about them." What in the heck does that mean?" I asked the question "Anyone with EXPERIENCE".....there were a lot of opinions but not much of an answer from those who actually use one.

One person did say he used one but did not have much experience with tig welding so his opinion was pretty weak.

I'm looking for someone who is tig fluent and knows what they are doing. I want an opinion on how well those types of cups work from someone who knows welding and uses them.

I would not have posted if there was a good answer on the site!

[zoama]

I did check that post out and that thread did not answer my question. All I saw was " I think" Or "It looks Like". One guy said he welds old jet engines with them and they seem to work well. I'm not welding jet engines so I was wondering if they are a good thing to have for just everyday fabrication and general welding. Another guy says "HE's heard bad things about them." What in the heck does that mean?" I asked the question "Anyone with EXPERIENCE".....there were a lot of opinions but not much of an answer from those who actually use one.

One person did say he used one but did not have much experience with tig welding so his opinion was pretty weak.

I'm looking for someone who is tig fluent and knows what they are doing. I want an opinion on how well those types of cups work from someone who knows welding and uses them.

I would not have posted if there was a good answer on the site!

I like clear straight forward answers myself.

[hooda]

I've seen them offered on the auction site for $49.00/set. I personally can't afford to pony up that much on an "experiment". But 10 bucks I'd do. Find me one for a wp 20 torch for 10 bucks (pref a #6), I'll visit my buddy, throw on on his torch, run a few beads, and give my feedback. It's that simple.

[DVA]

I guess that at times when MIG welding a clear nozzle would be helpful like when welding in corners. I will half to pick a few up and try them out.

[67cudafb]

I did not know they made clear nozzles for mig torch. I thought they were for tig torch only.