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Old 06-06-2015, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by red baron View Post
So I have been having issues with my gas torch. When trying to weld I set the flame and it works great for about 60 seconds or so, then the oxygen levels start to drop. I started taking things apart to find the cause, and found a white build up inside the torch body on the oxygen side. What should I use to clean inside the torch body itself? Brake cleaner, rubbing alcohol, tears from a sweat shop worker?
Assuming the torch is brass - I'd say a Qtip and solvent to start. Compressed air to follow - disconnect both ends first. Followed by fine copper picture wire run though the passageway, and blown out again.
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