When to Upgrade to a Water-Cooled TIG
This guide explains exactly when upgrading to a water-cooled TIG torch makes sense — and when it doesn’t.
If you run TIG regularly, you’ve probably asked this at some point: Do I really need a water-cooled TIG torch — or is air-cooled enough?
For hobby work and light fabrication, air-cooled TIG torches are simple and effective.