oxygen concentrator part - where to get?

[vetropod]

Hi all,

So I've been using tanked oxy for a while but am out right now, so pulled out my M-20 oxycon. However, my torch was *barely* limping along on it. After some inspection, I discovered the plastic nozzle connection was broken - not the barbed (christmas tree) part, but the part that screws onto. See photo below.

Where do I find a replacement for this? Hopefully a brass one, not plastic! But plastic, if need be.

Any leads are helpful, thanks!

http://lampworketc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=116561

[gn0me]

Most of the fittings are NPT, so you may be able to find something a bit more durable. I'd check your local pneumatics/hydraulics shoppe, as they were able to get me a very strange fitting that went from the compressor to the cooling coil. I found my local shop by looking up the parts retailer for Gast repair/rebuild kits in the Denver area, something similar may work for you. I would bet that if you gave these guys a call, they could tell you who to go to:

Fiero Fluid Power
(303) 431-3600

I would also bet that these guys may be helpful:
http://www.minutemancontrols.com/

I just brought the part in and they were able to find something that matched (and was much nicer) pretty easily.

ETA: Since it may be a standard thread, it's possible you may find something to get you by at the local hardware store. That may just be an NPT to compression fitting adapter.

[elad65]

The threaded portion torch hose goes on ( or christmas tree) is 9/16 x 18 (B Fitting) ... You probable can probably adapt by getting a brass "B" fitting ( 9/16-18 on one side and 1/4 in NPT on other) and screwing a barbed hose fitting on the 1/4 inch NPT side.

Or take it to welding supply and see if they have something or combination of fitting that may work.

Elad

[menty666]

Find a medical supply place nearby, one of those places that sells catheters and scooters, and ask them if they have the part or can point you to a nearby repairman.

Probably the quickest route to getting back up, and likely to be open on a Sunday