Fair enough. I was unwilling to tap wires in my very new plasma cutter and really liked the CPC option. It is a lot more convenient to leave a torch attached to the table also. So if you could get a second torch you might like it. Another option to use the CPC port would be to insert a pin in the #8 position for the torch handle and then put a selector switch in the torch wires so it switches between #6 OR #8. That would allow your torch to function as either a machine torch or a hand torch. You’re obviously in a different comfort level with wire tapping inside the machine. I don’t know if it’s the same colored wires as the xp or not just trying to offer good alternatives that I would appreciate if I were in your shoes!