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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Apr 12, 2014 7:16:35 GMT -5
Anybody ever use one of these? I have one I bought in Oct last year. I have had it attached to my propane tank almost since then but have never used it. I have a class coming up next week so I finally got brave enough to light it but first I tested it for leaks. Good thing I did because it leaks real bad where the handle connects into the hose. I checked around on the net for some information on what to do & found a real good tutorial on how to test for leaks & a cure for it. However, I was not successful in totally stopping the leaking. Sooooooo, needless to say that torch did not get lit. I called the place that shipped it to me which just happens to be in Miami & they are going to ship me a new one, as soon as they get them in sometime next week. That won't be in time for me to use in the class so I will resort to the butane. Guess I should have checked it out sooner!!!!!!!   |
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Post by roy on Apr 12, 2014 8:55:35 GMT -5
try teflon tape on the threads
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Apr 12, 2014 9:40:05 GMT -5
I did & it slowed the leak down but I still get soap bubbles!
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Post by roy on Apr 12, 2014 22:13:06 GMT -5
thats not good then !
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Post by Rockoonz on Apr 13, 2014 10:53:42 GMT -5
are they compression fittings or pipe fittings?
Nevermind, I googled it and they are compression fittings, teflon tape only works with pipe fittings.
if it leaks the mating surfaces are scratched or faulty (chinese) manufacturing on the fittings. if you disassemble it for transport you want to protect the mating surfaces from scratching.
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Apr 13, 2014 13:49:26 GMT -5
What is the difference, Lee?
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steelandstone
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Post by steelandstone on Apr 13, 2014 14:58:55 GMT -5
Donnie,
I just bought one of these and you are going to love it once you get this little problem fixed. I looked at mine and they have a "flare style" compression fitting, you can try taking the fitting the hose attaches to off of the handle and check the end, try cleaning it with emery paper, also look inside the fitting attached to the hose and make sure there is no debris preventing a good seal. Other than that tighten it up as tight as you can, I had to snug mine up pretty good.
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Post by Rockoonz on Apr 14, 2014 1:15:43 GMT -5
What is the difference, Lee? Pipe thread seals on the threads and compression fittings seal where the two smooth tapered surfaces meet. |
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Apr 14, 2014 6:54:09 GMT -5
Okay, thanks, that makes more sense then why I couldn't get it to stop leaking.
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Post by MsAli on Mar 9, 2023 8:09:21 GMT -5
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Tracie
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Post by Tracie on Mar 12, 2023 23:40:10 GMT -5
@msali I recommend the orca torch, it is affordable, and will be capable of most silversmithing tasks. I can easily use it to make heavier gauge cuff bracelets. A good place to start out, a step above just a mini butane torch.
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Post by MsAli on Mar 13, 2023 8:09:36 GMT -5
@msali I recommend the orca torch, it is affordable, and will be capable of most silversmithing tasks. I can easily use it to make heavier gauge cuff bracelets. A good place to start out, a step above just a mini butane torch. Thank you ! I think I will get one in the near future  |
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