oxy/acetylene help - Plumbing Zone

voltatab · 02-05-2010, 09:26 PM

So im looking to buy some torches for myself, been on ebay and seen a bunch of different types. Whats a quality brand for torches? What am I looking for when buying? Id hate to invest in a cheap model or get a torch that doesnt really apply to my plumbing needs. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks guys

Protech · 02-05-2010, 10:33 PM

I've got a few victor sets. No complaints.

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Originally Posted by voltatab

So im looking to buy some torches for myself, been on ebay and seen a bunch of different types. Whats a quality brand for torches? What am I looking for when buying? Id hate to invest in a cheap model or get a torch that doesnt really apply to my plumbing needs. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks guys

**Bill** · 02-06-2010, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Protech

I've got a few victor sets. No complaints.

Ditto, thats all I ever used and have had no problems either.

smythers1968 · 02-06-2010, 08:39 PM

I've got a victor set up at the shop but I carry on the truck a turbotorch and two mc tanks

Hardly ever use the victor set up.

Miguel · 02-07-2010, 12:50 AM

I've got Victor oxy-acet sets, Turbotorch acetylene torches galore from #2 pencil-tips to swirl-tips. I even have a Bernz-O-Matic self igniting propane/Mapp torch that a customer gave me about 15 yrs ago. Surprisingly it has been a great torch. Hardly ever soldered with it (but I have in a pinch) and would never consider brazing with it but it's worked like a charm and I always use it to soften poly pipe for insert fittings or pre-warming anything that a real torch needs to step in on.
I also have Lenox and Turbotorch self-igniting propane/mapp tips in a couple of sizes. Both brands are very reliable.
My Presto-lites are all up on the shelf and haven't been used in quite some time.

rocksteady · 02-07-2010, 02:15 AM

I have Victor and old Airco torches. Smith is also a good brand.

Paul

voltatab · 02-08-2010, 03:50 PM

so i guess ill get one of these victor kits on ebay then.

http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=oxy...ctor&_osacat=0

thanks

nhmaster3015 · 02-10-2010, 06:16 AM

Victor, Marquette, Esab

02-05-2010, 09:26 PM	#1
voltatab Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 27 My Photos	oxy/acetylene help So im looking to buy some torches for myself, been on ebay and seen a bunch of different types. Whats a quality brand for torches? What am I looking for when buying? Id hate to invest in a cheap model or get a torch that doesnt really apply to my plumbing needs. Any help is appreciated. Thanks guys

02-06-2010, 08:39 PM	#4
smythers1968 Master Plumber/Mechanical Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 139 My Photos	I've got a victor set up at the shop but I carry on the truck a turbotorch and two mc tanks Hardly ever use the victor set up. __________________ If you ain't dead or bleeding then it's all fixable

02-07-2010, 02:15 AM	#6
rocksteady Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Paso Robles, Ca. Posts: 1,152 My Photos	I have Victor and old Airco torches. Smith is also a good brand. Paul __________________ Rocksteady Plumbing Serving San Luis Obispo County (805) 237-7625 (ROCK) http://rocksteadyplumbing.com/

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nhmaster3015 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: S. Maine Posts: 1,290 My Photos	Victor, Marquette, Esab __________________ So little time, so many asses to kick Protect your trade, think before you buy

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02-07-2010, 12:50 AM	#5
Miguel Gone fishing Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sunset Country, Ontario Posts: 628 My Photos	I've got Victor oxy-acet sets, Turbotorch acetylene torches galore from #2 pencil-tips to swirl-tips. I even have a Bernz-O-Matic self igniting propane/Mapp torch that a customer gave me about 15 yrs ago. Surprisingly it has been a great torch. Hardly ever soldered with it (but I have in a pinch) and would never consider brazing with it but it's worked like a charm and I always use it to soften poly pipe for insert fittings or pre-warming anything that a real torch needs to step in on. I also have Lenox and Turbotorch self-igniting propane/mapp tips in a couple of sizes. Both brands are very reliable. My Presto-lites are all up on the shelf and haven't been used in quite some time.

02-08-2010, 03:50 PM	#7
voltatab Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 27 My Photos	so i guess ill get one of these victor kits on ebay then. http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=oxy...ctor&_osacat=0 thanks

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