Brit,

The torch is actually very simple as far as things like that go...But I understand your issue. Twisting and excessive coiling can break or pull the wires. There is a possibility that you might want to purchase a true trafimet s-45 if you feel this is a problem. They are available from many trafimet dealers. We will have a new torch factory I hope and have a few changes, including the s-45 forthcoming, but no guarantee as to when.

MOST torches do not give any issues on the wires breaking. It is rare, so with my experience with these torches, the only thing that causes them to break is the pulling flexing and over bending of the torch near the head. You may want to add a small length of wire to the connections to lengthen the wires. There should be enough room to coil a loop or two extra under the handle. HOwever, most times all that it requires is to push the switch connector back on after squeezing it tight and no soldering is involved on this switch.

What most people do not understand about the blow back design is that it doesn't have much to do with pilot arc. The blow back design initiates the start, and does not control the pilot arc in most cases. A high frequency torch would require a lift start and it would be quite difficult to cut. Possibly the pilot arc would continue to function, but it is not designed for it.