Gentec Compact Torches and Small Torches

**aREa541** · 05-14-2013, 05:21 PM

Hey guys,

After months of working out a deal with Gentec, I have finalized a deal to become the distributor for their products in the glass industry. What this means is I will be offering their products at the absolute lowest prices for people in the glass industry. I have just received my first shipment of Compact torches, Small torches and other accessories.

The Small torch is their version of the Smith Little torch, and all Smith tips fit on this handle. It comes with 5 tips, 12' hoses, and has a chrome plated brass body with stainless steel gas tubes. I can do The Small Torch for $110 + shipping, the best price you will be able to find on this item.

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The Compact Torch has the same handle but a slightly different collar that fits larger tips on it. It provides more gas flow because the tips on them are a larger diameter. The tips are also longer which is nice. They use a double o-ring configuration instead of a compression fitting for better leak proof protection. This thing is not a toy. It comes with 4 tips: #4, #6, a 4 hole (which is awesome for a little more firepower), and a twin tip. It also has 12' hoses and a chrome plated brass body with stainless steel gas tubes. I personally love this torch. I can do this torch for $155 + shipping, which is also the best price you will see on this really hard to find torch.

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Here is a side by side comparison of the two torches with tips:

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I will be offering other Gentec items as well, (regulators, quick connects, flashback arrestors, gas savers, etc.) but the limited stock I ordered of these items with this first shipment is already gone. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the Gentec product line. Wholesale orders are welcome, please contact me if you are interested in selling these products in your store.

I am waiting on my Vendor's badge then I will be posting these threads in the appropriate section, thanks for looking!

**Chubbles** · 05-14-2013, 05:36 PM

Good stuff

**AlexSchmalex** · 05-14-2013, 05:46 PM

I've seen a compact torch, I didnt have a mini to compare to but it looked like the tip holes were not much larger then the mini. Could you post up some flame pics?

**neddowerx** · 05-14-2013, 07:43 PM

These are American made?

**Chad S** · 05-14-2013, 08:04 PM

I own a Gentec Compact, it's a solid hand torch. Are you able to sell just the tips for the compact?

**Wilbur** · 05-14-2013, 08:45 PM

I love my gentec. wouldnt want to work without it. for those of you that dont have a pinner hand torch. get one.

**aREa541** · 05-14-2013, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by AlexSchmalex

I've seen a compact torch, I didnt have a mini to compare to but it looked like the tip holes were not much larger then the mini. Could you post up some flame pics?

Yes, the tip holes are very similar if not the same in size. The Compact however can throw out a much larger more stable flame than The Small torch, while still going down to a micro size. I am pretty sure this is because more gas can pass through the larger diameter shaft of The Compact's tip.

I will throw some flame shots up of it as soon as possible. (Either tonight or tomorrow morning)

Originally Posted by neddowerx

These are American made?

Gentec's HQ is in Chino, CA where they do their R&D and design. They have their products made in China so they can use the best materials while keeping their prices as competitive as they are.

Originally Posted by Twist

I own a Gentec Compact, it's a solid hand torch. Are you able to sell just the tips for the compact?

Yeah I can get you tips, PM me and I can get you some on the next shipment.

**VertigoGlass** · 05-14-2013, 09:13 PM

the compact was where its at. I drill the tip out. i run a ton of o2 pressure through mine with no blow out.

**Chad S** · 05-14-2013, 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by aLLsTyLEs541

Yeah I can get you tips, PM me and I can get you some on the next shipment.

Very nice, thanks... Pm sent

**VertigoGlass** · 05-15-2013, 12:11 AM

Yo buddy will you have one of these compact sets at the DFO? If so can you set one aside for me and I can pick it up there?

**ROGUE** · 05-15-2013, 03:52 AM

What is everything you need to get that compact running? How long does it take to get one shipped with everything? That thing is super sexy.

**aREa541** · 05-15-2013, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by VertigoGlass

Yo buddy will you have one of these compact sets at the DFO? If so can you set one aside for me and I can pick it up there?

Yeah Vertigo, I am gonna have these in the booth there, I got you fo sho.

Originally Posted by ROGUE

What is everything you need to get that compact running? How long does it take to get one shipped with everything? That thing is super sexy.

All you need is a lighter and a dream Rogue... Really though, all you need to do is y into your existing set up and your ready to go.

I usually ship these the same day they are ordered, next business day at the latest if ordered late in the day.

**ROGUE** · 05-15-2013, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by aLLsTyLEs541

Yeah Vertigo, I am gonna have these in the booth there, I got you fo sho.

All you need is a lighter and a dream Rogue... Really though, all you need to do is y into your existing set up and your ready to go.

I usually ship these the same day they are ordered, next business day at the latest if ordered late in the day.

Oh really? They run the same pressures?

**Captain Glass** · 05-15-2013, 11:38 AM

I was wondering the same thing mike, as I was looking at these I thought do I run it at the same pressure as I run my lynx (20 oxy - 5 pro). I'm don't have any experience with these hand torches but now that I'm doing more and more welds I could definitely see the benefit of having one.

**VertigoGlass** · 05-15-2013, 12:08 PM

I run my gentec compact with a #4 tip drilled out to 1/16 at 15 psi propane and 65-70 psi o2 without any flame blow out. I can post a range of flame pics if needed.

**chillrelaxglass** · 05-15-2013, 12:17 PM

Do they make a triple? I have a Y with 2 torches on it already. Maybe I just need a lil 20 or 60 O2 tank.

**aREa541** · 05-15-2013, 09:07 PM

Originally Posted by ROGUE

Oh really? They run the same pressures?

The recommended pressures is lower than we run at the bench, but they work fine off a y. Most of the people I know run their micros off a y.

Originally Posted by chillrelaxglass

Do they make a triple? I have a Y with 2 torches on it already. Maybe I just need a lil 20 or 60 O2 tank.

Slap another y on one of the outlets of your first y and you got a threesome.

Originally Posted by VertigoGlass

I run my gentec compact with a #4 tip drilled out to 1/16 at 15 psi propane and 65-70 psi o2 without any flame blow out. I can post a range of flame pics if needed.

I have seen one of these in action after Vertigo gave advice about it, rager flame and literally impossible to blow out.

**ROGUE** · 05-16-2013, 04:54 AM

Sounds great man, I'll definitely be picking one up sooner now. I honestly thought you had to have an entirely independent system running a compact.

I run my CC at 5 and 25. Should be good then?

**AlexSchmalex** · 05-16-2013, 11:25 AM

What are you using to drill? Something more precise than a cordless drill im guessing? I'd like yo see pics if your willing. Our shop has been looking for something bigger than our little torches and smaller/easier handle-ability than a national. Have checked out the smith "aircraft" torch but havent pulled the trigger b/c we can't see one running, Kevlar hoses are a major plus....

**aREa541** · 05-16-2013, 06:32 PM

Here are some flame shots, you can see that the flame on The Compact can go larger than the Small Torch. It still retains it's ability for a pinpoint flame as well, I would describe the flame as more "laser like". Both flame shots are of the two torches turned up to their largest stable flame, each with a #6 tip. Threw a couple shots of the 4 hole tip in there as well.

Small Torch: