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Kemppi DL Chili Wire Liner, for 0.8-1.0mm Ferrous/Stainless Steel/Aluminium
W0DL0910FESS

Name: Kemppi DL Chili Wire Liner, for 0.8-1.0mm Ferrous/Stainless Steel/Aluminium
SKU: W0DL0910FESS

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Kemppi DL Chili - Teflon liners are the latest solution for reliable feeding of aluminium, stainless steel, acid-resistant and solid steel filler wires. Kemppi’s patented technology, two-layer DL Chili liner material significantly reduces friction loss between the filler wire material and liner wall, ensuring reliable and worry-free feeding for listed wires types, even in guns up to 8 metres in length.

Flexlite GX 403W Parts FAQs

Spares for a water-cooled MIG torch: what to check on the cooling side, the neck and the front end, and how to choose and fit parts.

What extra checks does a water-cooled MIG torch need compared with an air-cooled one?

On top of the usual tip, nozzle and liner checks, look after the cooling circuit. Check the coolant level regularly, look at the colour of the coolant (discolouration suggests contamination), and inspect hoses and connections for chafing, kinks and small leaks.

Let coolant reach the front of the torch before you start welding, and make sure the lines are not kinked or pinched. Weak flow, a blocked filter or low coolant can overheat internal parts quickly, so follow the machine and torch maker's instructions for flow.

What coolant should I use in a water-cooled torch?

Use the coolant the torch and cooler maker specify. It is generally a low-conductivity coolant made for welding, not plain tap water, because dissolved minerals make it conductive and can cause corrosion and blockages.

Coolant ages, so many makers advise testing or replacing it on a regular schedule, and the interval and limits depend on the equipment. Do not mix coolant types, and do not use automotive antifreeze unless the maker says it is suitable. Check the manual for the correct type and change interval.

Why should I not bend or hammer the torch neck?

Bending, dinting or hammering the neck can restrict the coolant passage, and reduced coolant flow may not always trigger a fault warning on the machine. Hammering the nozzle or neck to knock off spatter can also damage the insulator, tip holder and diffuser, and on water-cooled necks it can cause leaks and arcing.

If the neck is dented, pinched or its insulator is broken, replace it. Clear spatter with a proper tool instead, and keep the neck bend as the maker designed it.

Why do my contact tips overheat or discolour on a water-cooled torch?

Common causes are a tip that is only hand-tight, which creates resistance and heat; a tip bore that is too large for the wire, which causes micro-arcing; and a front end that is loose or dirty. Blue or purple threads on a removed tip suggest it was running hot because it was not tight enough.

Tighten the tip with the correct tool to the maker's guidance, check the diffuser and tip holder bores are free of spatter, and make sure coolant is flowing properly. Do not file the bore.

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