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ck flexloc vs tec welding i head roto head

Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2014 7:38 pm
by kblenker#22
Has anyone welded with both these torches? I know Jody has nothing but good things to say about the ck torch but the tec weld torch seems to be a high quality option. I've welded with ck torches and like them but I have zero experience with tec weld. If anyone has used both could you give me some pros and cons of both and your thoughts on them. Thanks

Re: ck flexloc vs tec welding i head roto head

Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 6:42 pm
by Otto Nobedder
Welcome!

I'll move this to the TIG forum, where you'll get a better shot at real answers.

Steve S

Re: ck flexloc vs tec welding i head roto head

Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 7:27 pm
by Oscar
I use the WeldTec/Tec Torch water-cooled i-head Roto-head with the 20-series head. Looks to be identical to the CK Flex-loc in terms of function. The only difference is that the water outlet is not the standard 1/8" brass barb, it is larger and meant to be used with WeldTec hoses only. If you have "CK style" super-flex hoses, it might be tough for you to get the hose on the water outlet, as the barb is significantly larger. As for the air-cooled, I have not used that one, but I suppose it takes a standard 17-style 3/8"-24 male fitting from the power/gas hose.