Gentec Leaking

[OceanMelt]

Recently noticed my gentec hand torch leaking propane. The pic shows the flame burning after I turn it off. I can get it to turn off but I have to CRANK the knob down....way beyond normal leverage. Anyone know how to fix?

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[Emmett's Glass]

Try cleaning out the valve on the torch.
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[snoopdog6502]

A common problem with those cheap torches. I took mine and torqued it hard about 50 times to pressure form the seating surfaces. ( I know this is very wrong) It did work and solved the problem. Its a cheap ass $100 torch anyway, machined to generous tolerance so they can be made fast.

I have not held a high opinion of the mini torches, the national is a big old brute but is reliable. I ordered a Lynx hand torch I hope to see before my funeral.

[Shaper]

I did the same s Snoopdog. Works great now.

[AxisWolf]

Haha at the GTT comment snoop, I placed an order for a lynx hand torch almost two and a half years ago. I might call em someday to see if they have any on deck this year. Last summer it was "by September"!

[hammer]

I'm hoping the new Beth hand torches are good enough. I'm going to buy both but I'm keeping my name on the GTT list.


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[Foxy999]

Common problem with torches in general, the valves fail over time.. pro tip: the valves last longer when not ran at high pressures for the torch. It's rated for like 7psi or something and people y them with deltas and mirage and wonder why they get fucked up.

[Mute]

How does psi mess up a needle valve? I thought the valve either seats or not...? There are no diaphragms or anything of the sort...

[OceanMelt]

Common problem with torches in general, the valves fail over time.. pro tip: the valves last longer when not ran at high pressures for the torch. It's rated for like 7psi or something and people y them with deltas and mirage and wonder why they get fucked up.

It's the propane valve that is leaking, not oxy. Only using 5 psi

[OceanMelt]

I'm going to take a look at it tonight. Just started blowing glass over the wknd and didn't feel like messing with it. Thanks to all who have responded so far.

I've used a GTT hand torch before, obviously very nice....but no way I'm wasting effort on that waiting list:)

[Mute]

Maybe use it as a pilot light...idk

[lost nebula]

aREa541 might be able to get you gentec parts. If you can't find a replacement valve you could install a needle valve inline to your torch and just shut it off there.