purchased a CK tig but now what!?!?!

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Jesus... They didn't even send the correct adaptor!!!

[jakeru]

There are two different versions of the aircooled CK Trimline 200 amp torch. A TL-210, which uses an "inert arc B" machine end fitting (with 5/8-18 threads on the nut) and a TL-18, which uses a larger "inert arc C" end fitting (7/8-14 threads on the nut.) From your picture, it looks like you got the TL-18?

Even if you got the TL-210, it looks like you would have needed to adapter to make it couple to that other DINSE adapter you pictured (maybe a Western Enterprises AW-430: http://www.westernenterprises.com/en.../fit_inert.php )

I love my CK trimline TL-210. I think it's the perfect torch for my 200 amp @ 60% duty cycle machine, (even in AC mode, with the AC balance set at 20% DCEP.) I feel like it might even be able to handle a 225 amp @ 60% duty cycle machine adequately.

If you want to make it even easier to maneuver, get a stubby gas lens collet body setup for it, which will effectively adapt a WP9/WP20 style cup onto it. Be aware however that the stubby can overheat a little easier (I've destroyed one of mine...) but that torch can take quite a bit of punishment.

The superflex definitely is the way to go. My superflex cable is however a black color, unlike yours which is obviously red (or maybe maroon.)

[turbo_bully]

I got the TL210 torch w/ 5/8" nut. The problem with the CK clamshell dinse adaptor that was sent to me was the wrong part number all together. So to fix that, my local welding supply store called CK and ordered up the nut that goes inside of the CK clamshell dinse adaptor w/ 5/8" female portion for the torch hookup. They had it to me in 2 days.

I'm really loving the torch though... its been great on pipe so far!

[Jason]

Well after your experience I will avoid ordering anything from Arc-Zone. Thanks for sharing and hopefully avoiding other members from having bad experiences with them. Has anyone has a good experience?

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Top: this is the current setup with the new fitting purchased locally.
Mid: That is the wrong sized fitting that came with the whole dinse clamshell combo.
Bottom: New adaptor that was sent out to me.

Right: middle compression fitting that originally came with the CK clamshell dinse adaptor. I think its 1/2" female?
Left: This is laughable...

[Jason]

Wow, that adaptor on the left is not even close.. Do they even know the products that they are selling to people?