Torch problem

[Pilot]

Got gas set for 10 and oxy set for 20. What should they be set for? I can feel a little oxy leakage blowing against my wet lip. Trying to light the torch it blasts & pops and quits. Shutting off the oxy all the way, it still does the same thing. Haven't used the system for a year or more. Suggestions?

 

[Oldpath05]

It's been a few months since I used mine but I'm thinking I set mine at 5 on acc and 20 on oxy for cutting 3/16"-3/8".
5 years my cheap Victor stile torch was acting up so I took it to welding supply store that sells torches and know more then I do and he said something about mixing tube was messed up, couldn't be fixed and is unsafe trying to use. So I bought a Uniweld torch, just wish I bought one with trigger on top.

A-Style Hand Cutting Torches Uniweld Products, Inc..

 

[WranglerX]

Might want to review regulator settings... Not sure about your comments "can feel a little oxygen leaking" means, and you don't mention whether it heating tip or cutting tip.....If oxy valve on mixer body is fully closed there should be no leaking...... Get you acet flame correct then add in oxygen...

https://www.esabna.com/shared/documents/litdownloads/56-3260.pdf

Dale

 

[jaxs]

Oxy/acety equipment is dangerous under best conditions,10x times as dangerous if attempting to use when mal-functioning.
Best advice I have is have someone examine and test intire set,repair if needed then show you how to use it. I couldn't make much sense of what you wrote so I doubt you would make sense of answers to questions I didn't understand.

 

[yomax4]

1st I would suggest that you don't blow oxygen on yourself and then light your torch. I know a guy who lost his hair and beard after cooling him self down with his torch prior to lighting it. For the most part 20 & 5 covers it but you can look at cut charts on web for free. While you are there you can also browse the Victor safety manual. If your valve is leaking you can open it and tighten the gland nut below it 1/8 turn and see if that fixes it. If not do another 1/8 turn. If that doesn't do it you need to decide if it's worth it to take it in. Good Luck..

 

[big bubba]

assume you have flash back safety valves on your equip? might try installing a large welding tip to see how that works. or give a 2nd cutting tip a try

 

[stuckmotor]

Got gas set for 10 and oxy set for 20. What should they be set for? I can feel a little oxy leakage blowing against my wet lip. Trying to light the torch it blasts & pops and quits. Shutting off the oxy all the way, it still does the same thing. Haven't used the system for a year or more. Suggestions?

Am I correct believing that you bought a welding torch for $10.00 and a cutting torch for $20.00?
Were these used or a "too good to be true" deal on new imported equipment?
What brand is the equipment?

 

[WranglerX]

Am I correct believing that you bought a welding torch for $10.00 and a cutting torch for $20.00?
Were these used or a "too good to be true" deal on new imported equipment?
What brand is the equipment?

Believe the 10 and 20 values are PSI setting at regulators...

Dale

 

[Industrial Toys]

Question I might as well ask here. Is there anything special about Torch "O" Rings. 90 Durometer OK to use? What about cheapies?

 

[jaxs]

Question I might as well ask here. Is there anything special about Torch "O" Rings. 90 Durometer OK to use? What about cheapies?

:thumbsup: I recconize and appreciate your humor I.T. so I'll defer to the in house experts to give advice on Durometer o-rings. You do make a valid point about questions, subsequent answers and advice on this forum.