Turbo Torch Tip - Plumbing Zone

gear junkie · 02-11-2010, 11:27 PM

My trusty turbo torch finally is done after 10 years of faithful service, she just won't fully close anymore. After buying a new one, I was talking to the dirtiest of hands the other day and he told me a great tip for turbo torches. I'll just let the picture do the rest of the talking.

Titan Plumbing · 02-11-2010, 11:50 PM

Interesting to say the least.............

mssp · 02-12-2010, 12:12 AM

OK what did yu do? I dont use this type of torch.

fhrace · 02-12-2010, 01:09 AM

To me it looks like its bent a bit.

AKdaplumba · 02-12-2010, 02:15 AM

looks brand new

futz · 02-12-2010, 03:02 AM

I have one of those. I've never liked it though. It stays in the truck as an emergency torch (in case all the others plug up or break the same day and I need something soldered).

Did you put the bend in it? Or do they sell them that way now? Does that help it work better in some way?

gear junkie · 02-13-2010, 01:10 PM

For those unfamilar with this tip, you're missing out. Normally the tip is straight. The only disadvantage to this tip is it's non sparking. I clip my striker to my belt loop with a carabiner and I'm gtg. The advantage to this bent tip is now I can get behind big fittings close to a wall and it didn't affect the flame output at all. Think of it like having bent solder brushes or glue brushes. This is a great tip for $50.

TheMaster · 02-13-2010, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by gear junkie

For those unfamilar with this tip, you're missing out. Normally the tip is straight. The only disadvantage to this tip is it's non sparking. I clip my striker to my belt loop with a carabiner and I'm gtg. The advantage to this bent tip is now I can get behind big fittings close to a wall and it didn't affect the flame output at all. Think of it like having bent solder brushes or glue brushes. This is a great tip for $50.

All the torches I've ever used have had a bent tip. I dont get it really.

futz · 02-13-2010, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMaster

All the torches I've ever used have had a bent tip. I dont get it really.

The people who love those funny torches REALLY love them. I worked with a guy who used one of those (unbent) for years. So I bought one, thinking that if Bob likes it, it must be ok. Never found it comfortable, and switched back to my custom-built propane torches that I'd used forever.

It was years later (only a few years ago) that I finally switched to TX504's with Mapp (LOVE them!), and haven't tried anything else since (I have one of TurboTorch's self-lighting acetylene torches for big work - awesome, but screaming loud - must wear ear protection).

TheMaster · 02-13-2010, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by futz

The people who love those funny torches REALLY love them. I worked with a guy who used one of those (unbent) for years. So I bought one, thinking that if Bob likes it, it must be ok. Never found it comfortable, and switched back to my custom-built propane torches that I'd used forever.

It was years later (only a few years ago) that I finally switched to TX504's, and haven't tried anything else since (I have one of their self-lighting acetylene torches for big work - awesome, but screaming loud - must wear ear protection).

I use one LIKE the tx504 or a prestolite and b tank rig.

02-11-2010, 11:50 PM	#2
Titan Plumbing Hecho In America Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 1,880 My Photos	Interesting to say the least............. __________________ Halito...Sa hohchifo ut Mike Titan Plumbing Service Plumber, Plumbers, Fort Worth, Texas "Fast Service Guaranteed...No Matter How Long It Takes"

02-13-2010, 01:10 PM	#7
gear junkie Ridgid tool user Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: CA but use IPC Posts: 1,027 My Photos	For those unfamilar with this tip, you're missing out. Normally the tip is straight. The only disadvantage to this tip is it's non sparking. I clip my striker to my belt loop with a carabiner and I'm gtg. The advantage to this bent tip is now I can get behind big fittings close to a wall and it didn't affect the flame output at all. Think of it like having bent solder brushes or glue brushes. This is a great tip for $50. __________________ Ridgid

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futz Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Delta, B.C. Posts: 1,013 My Photos	I have one of those. I've never liked it though. It stays in the truck as an emergency torch (in case all the others plug up or break the same day and I need something soldered). Did you put the bend in it? Or do they sell them that way now? Does that help it work better in some way?