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Sparkey
12-26-2014, 11:52 AM
The oxygen hose on my little Gentec hand torch is leaking and it looks like I could just cut and re-attach the hoses. Would anyone have suggestions on the little clips to cinch the hoses on the torch? I have to say that the build quality on these hoses seems poor.

Thanks,

Josh

LooseSeal Baller
12-26-2014, 12:59 PM
use bailing wire to wrap the hose with. Put the hose on the barb and carefully wrap with wire a few times then gently twist the ends together using pliers. Not to tight or else the hose will be punctured. Afterwards do a leak test with a spray bottle, filled with warm water and a couple drops of dawn dish soap. Spray and check for bubbles/leaks.

RedToroBoro
12-26-2014, 06:42 PM
These type of pies seem to work. Like mentioned, just don't muscle them

http://www.harborfreight.com/6-inch-safety-wire-twisting-pliers-45340.html

Sparkey
01-31-2015, 11:26 AM
Thank you for the responses!