Gentec Compact Torches and Small Torches

**crzyn8** · 08-22-2015, 04:49 PM

i got the compact and the 7 hole tip and love em both thanks

**Shaper** · 09-19-2015, 10:59 AM

Are there any of the 7 hole tips for the compact available? I'd like one.
Also Neddo I called Dave at the number you posted and haven't heard back from him. Is he still making those tips?

**crzyn8** · 09-19-2015, 04:59 PM

my buddy got one off him abt 2 weeks ago and hes still got his listings up on ebay so id assume he is it took me a few tries to get ahold of him when i got my 7 hole off him

**Shaper** · 09-19-2015, 05:48 PM

Thanks crzyn8, I'll try again. Do you have a link to his listing on ebay, know what to search I can't find it.
Never mind I found it.
Thanks again.

**Shaper** · 10-20-2015, 09:26 PM

I got my tips from Dave, a 6 and a 7 jet for the smith and a 7 jet for the compact. They work great. Dave will cut the neck length to your specs also. Takes a little longer but you get what you want. Thanks Neddo for posting that info.

**aREa541** · 10-26-2015, 01:12 PM

I have one of each model available until my next order. Get at me to avoid a wait.

**lost nebula** · 02-05-2016, 12:07 PM

I just received my Gentec small torch and I am very happy with the product and the speed that aREa541 shipped the product. I would suggest to anyone looking for a mini torch to see him first.

**OceanMelt** · 02-13-2016, 08:47 PM

What psi should I be running the Small? I just hooked mine up and could not get it lit to save my life...even at 1 psi, the propane would barely light and then just blow out. Feel like I have an issue going on. Or I'm missing something painfully obvious...

Prop tank > arrestor > Y-connect > torch

Concentrator > torch

Tried both the #3 and #7 tips.

**glassblowingBiker** · 03-19-2016, 12:12 PM

So i got this torch But is there any Hotter tips for the Compact other than the Ones that come with it ????? Peace Jeff

**BORO** · 03-19-2016, 01:56 PM

What psi should I be running the Small? I just hooked mine up and could not get it lit to save my life...even at 1 psi, the propane would barely light and then just blow out. Feel like I have an issue going on. Or I'm missing something painfully obvious...

Prop tank > arrestor > Y-connect > torch

Concentrator > torch

Tried both the #3 and #7 tips.

A little late on the answer is better than never?

The flash back needs a minimum pressure to open the spring.... (guess) Same thing with quick connects.

Sorry , don't know the #'s on the small torch.

I would try at least 4-5 psi propane. I actually run my hand torch on full pressure, with a set of Y's . The Y's spliyt the lines , and have valves. I keep the valves just cracked open to limit flow on the hand torch....
Im running 5 gas 35 02, I have used it with 15psi propane and 40 psi 02.... still worked.

Got to open the valves on the torch REAL SLOWLY.

**OceanMelt** · 03-19-2016, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by BoRo

A little late on the answer is better than never?

The flash back needs a minimum pressure to open the spring.... (guess) Same thing with quick connects.

Sorry , don't know the #'s on the small torch.

I would try at least 4-5 psi propane. I actually run my hand torch on full pressure, with a set of Y's . The Y's spliyt the lines , and have valves. I keep the valves just cracked open to limit flow on the hand torch....
Im running 5 gas 35 02, I have used it with 15psi propane and 40 psi 02.... still worked.

Got to open the valves on the torch REAL SLOWLY.

I was able to get the #6 tip working no problem, running 5gas/20psi-oxycon or 30psi-tank. Definitely need to crack valves slow like you mentioned. My #7 tip appears to be faulty, because it has a smaller orifice than the others. Been in touch with Area and he's sending me a new one. That will hopefully close the book on the issue.

Overall...I love this torch. Such a great tool to have.

**OceanMelt** · 03-26-2016, 04:15 PM

Got the #7 - it's definitely the sweet tip. Way easier to light (and keep lit), while still having fine detail.

aRE541 rep'd for the extra effort on the back end of the sale. Thanks dude.

**aREa541** · 09-12-2016, 12:20 PM

I now have adapters available that will allow aftermarket tips intended for the Gentec Small and Smith Little to fit on the Compact Torch. This allows you to put an aftermarket tip like a Hornet or Shelbo on your Comoact with the added bonus of a 5 hole baffled mixer to improve stability and thrust. This should make for the best torch/tip combo available!

I have Compacts and Smalls in stock hit me up if you wanna get set up with one! I am now doing Small torches for $100 plus shipping to TMP members as well!