Just recieved my drag tips today!!

[bobwills]

So do drag tips wear quicker since they are dragging on the metal when hot or just like the other ones or better.

[performance]

That guy...hmm. He's the one on WW that is constantly creating controversy for us and seems to be a know it all and a source of misinformation about our product. Not that you shouldn't buy from him, but beware of his motivation and intent.

There are a number of places you can get those tips. HTP for one, with a better reputation and they use genuine trafimet or extremely better quality than the average guy. http://www.usaweld.com/Parts-for-Mic...-625-parts.htm
Also, Weldmart.com has them.
http://www.weldmart.com/store/RTS-4700.htm

For a cheap source as good as or better than what you found for the future:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/10pcs-Tips-1...item5d2f944ffc

You can get a rolling standoff from us for that torch.

A thing about those consumables...They probably won't have the wear life...because they are made from inferior chinese recycled copper which has a high tin content which wears much faster. The ones we send with the torch are genuine trafimet, and our replacements use copper made and sourced from Finland...There's a big difference in wear.

[CGCINC]

That guy...hmm. He's the one on WW that is constantly creating controversy for us and seems to be a know it all and a source of misinformation about our product. Not that you shouldn't buy from him, but beware of his motivation and intent.

There are a number of places you can get those tips. HTP for one, with a better reputation and they use genuine trafimet or extremely better quality than the average guy. http://www.usaweld.com/Parts-for-Mic...-625-parts.htm
Also, Weldmart.com has them.
http://www.weldmart.com/store/RTS-4700.htm

For a cheap source as good as or better than what you found for the future:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/10pcs-Tips-1...item5d2f944ffc

You can get a rolling standoff from us for that torch.

A thing about those consumables...They probably won't have the wear life...because they are made from inferior chinese recycled copper which has a high tin content which wears much faster. The ones we send with the torch are genuine trafimet, and our replacements use copper made and sourced from Finland...There's a big difference in wear.

I did a search and that was what I found so I bought them.
I can't get the USAweld link to work?!?

I definitely like the drag tips and how they work so in the future I'll try some other sources. So what's up with that seller on Ebay?

[SeanMurphy265]

I was thinking that was a little pricey for those consumables!

[performance]

I did a search and that was what I found so I bought them.
I can't get the USAweld link to work?!?

I definitely like the drag tips and how they work so in the future I'll try some other sources. So what's up with that seller on Ebay?

Link is working for me. Just google it. Very reputable people.

[Rambozo]

What is the life difference between the good tips and the recycled ones? Is the quality of the cut the same when both are new? In a production environment or some field work where tip changing time might be an issue, I can see having the best quality. But for light use, all I really care about is cost per inch of cut. If the cheap ones have a better ROI, what do I care for parts that will be used up no matter what. It took me a long time to learn this, but sometimes "good enough", is.

[everlastsupport]

Duncan has always leaned to the the quality side (real Trafimet logo on them or good copies without (was is black wolf)). Those will last longer. I have use all ranges myself.

I've found the cheap ones work well and for the price, it's like buying a harbor freight screw driver, when it's done you pitch it and no problem.

$12 vs $40, I would try the $12, can not lie, but I bet the $40 last longer unless a scam.

[zoama]

What is the life difference between the good tips and the recycled ones? Is the quality of the cut the same when both are new? In a production environment or some field work where tip changing time might be an issue, I can see having the best quality. But for light use, all I really care about is cost per inch of cut. If the cheap ones have a better ROI, what do I care for parts that will be used up no matter what. It took me a long time to learn this, but sometimes "good enough", is.

That's the way I see it. If the "good" parts cost three times what the lower quality ones do, they should last more than three times as long or there's no point. It takes less than sixty seconds to change tips.
I've been using the cheap chinese consumables on a P80 torch and they have performed well for hobby work.

[performance]

What is the life difference between the good tips and the recycled ones? Is the quality of the cut the same when both are new? In a production environment or some field work where tip changing time might be an issue, I can see having the best quality. But for light use, all I really care about is cost per inch of cut. If the cheap ones have a better ROI, what do I care for parts that will be used up no matter what. It took me a long time to learn this, but sometimes "good enough", is.

From what I have personally experienced, anywhere between 2 to 4 times as long.

[scootarida1]

Sorry to thread jack but do these fit on the Power Pro 205 Plasma torch.