[Jewelry making - Article 00093] - Re: [Orchid] Wit's end torch problems

[Terry Ogden]

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Aaron

>     With my last torch system I had large flames jutting out the side
>     off the handle every time I extinguished the flame (not the little
>     adorable ones that are usual but huge mushrooms). 

    First off, no body leakage flame is adorable, cute or anything else.
    It is however cause to stop using the device until repaired or
    adjusted. 

    The items you sited farther down are fine. As you found, you can
    transport an acetylene bottle on its side, but you can not use it on
    its side, the fluid (acetone) will come out. Not a good thing as it
    will turn your torch into a flame thrower. 

    The single regulator you have sounds like a torch set for Plumbing,
    Air Conditioning and Refrigeration usage. You might try there for
    information, and repair or replacement of your torch. The gas
    suppliers for the most part just do that, gases. Some will have
    equipment but it is the higher temperature stuff. Seek out a local
    refrigeration supply house or possibly a plumbing supply for what you
    have. They have a multitude of torch bodies like yours and should be
    able to help with yours. (My brother does Air Conditioning and
    Refrigeration.) 

    I use a propane torch for most of my soldering, and Oxy/Acetylene
    (Smith Little torch) for other work. 

Terry
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