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Vince P
09-20-2008, 05:52 PM
a burned a small hole in the propne hose on my hand torch, its the braided hose for the little torch(jewlers torch). what can i use to patch it up with or do i have to just replace the hose.

mer
09-20-2008, 06:11 PM
definitely replace the hose.

Dale M.
09-20-2008, 07:11 PM
You could get a double ended barbed connector and some quality clamps.... Would be no different than if you were to use barbed connector to repair end of hose..... Check for leaks.....

http://www.westernenterprises.com/enterprises/PDFS/wi15.pdf

For clamps....(#500 to 506)

http://www.westernenterprises.com/enterprises/PDFS/wi18.pdf

Replacing hose would ultimately be best solution...

Dale