Turbo Torch Tip - Page 2 - Plumbing Zone

rocksteady · 02-13-2010, 04:58 PM

Do they sell the Mapp torch with a tip like that or did you buy the tip extra and put it on? I've only seen that type of torch with a straight tip. It probably is nicer to have that bent one in there.

Paul

gear junkie · 02-13-2010, 10:12 PM

I've never seen a bent tip for that model torch head. I bent the tip myself.

Tankless · 02-14-2010, 02:24 AM

The 504 is my everyday tip. I love it. I have a Lenox too, it works almost as well.

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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 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).

Cal · 02-14-2010, 07:34 AM

Are those TX504 adjustable or do you have to run them full open ?

CBP · 02-14-2010, 11:21 AM

I'm a fan of air/acetylene torches myself. I keep a propane one in my solder box for small repairs, but if I'm gonna be sweating for a while, out comes the B-cylinder.

futz · 02-14-2010, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Cal

Are those TX504 adjustable or do you have to run them full open ?

You can throttle them somewhat within a range, but too slow and the tip will probably melt. When burning Mapp the flame is nice and short and intense, so throttling down isn't usually necessary anyway. If you need a smaller flame use a 503. Propane makes a softer and bigger flame. I don't use propane on my TX504s anymore.

fhrace · 02-14-2010, 05:58 PM

How did you accomplish bending it?

02-13-2010, 04:58 PM	#11
rocksteady Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Paso Robles, Ca. Posts: 2,511 My Photos	Do they sell the Mapp torch with a tip like that or did you buy the tip extra and put it on? I've only seen that type of torch with a straight tip. It probably is nicer to have that bent one in there. Paul __________________ Rocksteady Plumbing Serving San Luis Obispo County (805) 237-7625 (ROCK) http://rocksteadyplumbing.com/

02-13-2010, 10:12 PM	#12
gear junkie Ridgid tool user Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: CA but use IPC Posts: 1,027 My Photos	I've never seen a bent tip for that model torch head. I bent the tip myself. __________________ Ridgid

02-14-2010, 07:34 AM	#14
Cal Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,407 My Photos	Are those TX504 adjustable or do you have to run them full open ? __________________ "The unforgivable crime is soft hitting. Do not hit at all if it can be avoided; but never hit softly."

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