Hey guys, I finally decided to go with the TA185 tig welder, and I will be ordering it next week, and I was wondering if there are anyy optional accesories and such that I should look into upgrading when I get the machine, such as the torch, etc. I remember reading about a certain "cup" for the torch that really helps, but I cant seem to find it again, so if anyone has this machinc, post up what you replaced and the reasoning. BTW I will be doing aluminum/stainless piping, manifolds, etc. Thanks alot guys.

 

gas lense is probably what you are thinking. this single ~10 dollar upgrade is well worth it, it gives such a nicer end product

 

^^^ thank you, exactley what I was looking for!

 

Are there any specific torches I should look at because I hear the included one can be oversized for getting into tight spaces such as manifolds.

 

i have a #9 flex head torch. i am no "pro" but i definitly like it better than my old #17 torch. the flex head makes life much nicer !!

 

thank you sir, you have all the answers

 

Gas lens definately.

 

Well I will be sure to order the gas lens then, thnaks guys.

 

For my TA185, the first thing I got was a CF 9F flex head torch. I also bought my gas lens, extra collets, collet bodies, etc. from http://www.tigdepot.com

I'm looking into a CK finger tip control next.

 

I see it says they are rated at 125 amps..now is that enough for doing most manifolds and piping...sorry I am pretty new at TIG.