Gentec Compact Torches and Small Torches

Hey guys, sorry for the delay in response, I have been at an event (Oregon Country Fair) since Wednesday and just got back into the real world.

I am out of Compacts at the moment but have more coming in which should be here early next week. I do have a few Small torches available if anyone is interested in those before next week.

What are the operating pressure ranges for the Mini?

Thanks
Kevin

The recommended pressures are quite low on the Small Torch - 8 psi on both Oxy and fuel for the #7 tip as per the Gentrc literature. Most people y directly into their bench lines and run them much higher, but they tend to blow out easier the higher you go. People combat this by either buying an aftermarket tip, buying the small inline valves to reduce pressure or running it as is. I personally prefer higher pressures on my hand torch as I like the ability to have ample thrust on the top end.

Now, the Compact has a much higher recommended pressure for the #7 tip - 30 psi Oxy and 6 psi fuel as per the literature, and the #7 has no problem going much higher. This is due to the built in mixer on the tips as well as the larger diameter shaft on the tips. Unless you have a specific need for a certain aftermarket tip, the Compact is a much better torch for what we do imo.

I will post the info on recommended pressures straight from Gentec next time I get a chance, but I am on my phone right now so don't want to do it on here.

Compacts are back in stock, let me know if you need one and I will get you all set up.

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I want one

Any word on some new tips for the compact? maybe something with an extended neck, or whisper tip? Been camping out for over a year on the good word on compact tips!

I do offer an extended flexible neck tip with a #6 sized hole. I just ordered an 8 hole to test out.

You can also put a variety of Victor style tips on it from Victor, Uniweld, and others. Only thing to consider is with larger style tips thrust is often decreased due to the larger neck with the micro hoses supplying pressure.

Thanks Eric. This compact is so much nicer than my old smith.

I just had a custom blastshield type 7 port tip made for my compact and it works great! Attachment 77067

I can get anyone one of these, he just needs the bottom piece from a tip you don't use. $70 shipped, he also has tips like this on eBay to fit the smalls aswel for $50 shipped. Good friend of mine, needs to make some $, going through hard times so let me know and I can put you in contact, I just don't wanna post his # but can pm it to people I know want to get a new tip.

Thanks for the info that is good to know. Rep

Or acually now that he has the sizes you can swap bottoms yourself and he can just send your tip(Attachment 77068 for compact.

Attachment 77069 I've also had a 7 port tip alike for the small I used to have and it worked great! But this on the compact is more firepower, and I couldnt make it pop or blow out even raging at GTT pressures!

Thanks for the rep twist!

I don't know how I missed this neddo, these are great!

If you want tell him to take that bottom piece from the Compact Torch and make it so that you can thread Smith or Gentec Small Torch style tips on it. I think it is a 5/32 thread? This way you could use any aftermarket tip currently available for the Smith/Gentec Small on the Compact. This should really increase stability and thrust to the aftermarket tips as they have will the 5 hole mixer that is on the Compact.


I made a prototype of this adapter last year, I just don't have the time to dedicate to the design and fab process to sell it but your buddy seems like he would be great for this.

I know there is a market for it as I still get asked about it, and it would make the Compact the superior torch in every facet as the lack of aftermarket tips was it's only drawback.

Attachment 77175 Yes I believe Dave can make the adapters, or anything else really! I told him you would be contacting him about this. Tips are awsome, made on cnc for super precise port holes, just top notch! Here's flame pics at 5 prop/ 20 oxy.

Attachment 77176 I got permission to give yall his #503-577-7278 to buy tips and speak directly with Dave owner at Ionics corp and cut me outa the middle so to speak. Please help my friend out, he really knows exactly what he's doing and us both are combining forces to make some new bench burners that may or may not have a new form of triple mix I drew up without impeding on GTTs patents :)

But that's in the future ofcourse^

Compacts out of stock until end of next week. I have a few Small kits left which I will let go for $100 + shipping until they are gone or the next shipment arrives.

Thanks for all the support guys!

Two Small kits left at $100...