Anyone know how to clean the tiny hole in the orfice on small propane
torch?

There is no wire thin enough to go in that hole.... At least none strong
enough to push thru it.....

On 03/06/2017 08:34 PM, wrote:
Anyone know how to clean the tiny hole in the orfice on small propane
torch?

There is no wire thin enough to go in that hole.... At least none strong
enough to push thru it.....


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I don't know if any of those are thin enough. Another option is guitar
strings. The high E strings are available from .008 inches to .012 and
the other strings are heavier.

On Mon, 06 Mar 2017 21:34:04 -0600, wrote:

Anyone know how to clean the tiny hole in the orfice on small propane
torch?

There is no wire thin enough to go in that hole.... At least none strong
enough to push thru it.....

I've found, generally speaking, when that orifice is plugged you are
buying a new torch.

On Tue, 07 Mar 2017 00:23:47 -0500, wrote:

On Mon, 06 Mar 2017 21:34:04 -0600, wrote:

Anyone know how to clean the tiny hole in the orfice on small propane
torch?

There is no wire thin enough to go in that hole.... At least none strong
enough to push thru it.....

I've found, generally speaking, when that orifice is plugged you are
buying a new torch.

They used to sell them for replacements, but we now need to be protected
from ourselves, thanks to the assholes who *dont* work for a living.
(Referring to Insurance companies, where the money rolls in and no one
really does any work).

As far as cleaning them, I never understood what clogs them in the first
place. Propane should be clean. But since it happens, I am thinking in
terms of some sort of solvent.... I'm just stuck my clogged one is some
91% rubbing alcohol. If that dont do it, laquer thinner is next.....

Blowing thru it in reverse, with compressed air is a thought too! But
them things are so small, I'd likely have the whole thing blow away and
lose it.....

On Monday, March 6, 2017 at 10:34:58 PM UTC-5, wrote:
Anyone know how to clean the tiny hole in the orfice on small propane
torch?

There is no wire thin enough to go in that hole.... At least none strong
enough to push thru it.....

Put you mouth on it and suck as if were a can of beer.

wrote:
Anyone know how to clean the tiny hole in the orfice on small propane
torch?

There is no wire thin enough to go in that hole.... At least none strong
enough to push thru it.....

I used to have wires to clean carbide lamps.

Greg

On Monday, March 6, 2017 at 9:34:58 PM UTC-6, wrote:
Anyone know how to clean the tiny hole in the orfice on small propane
torch?

There is no wire thin enough to go in that hole.... At least none strong
enough to push thru it.....

I kept a torch tip cleaner set with my torches. I had different tips I needed to occasionally clean including my propane torch. The set has a number of different wire sizes including some you may have a hard time seeing without reading glasses. I've cleaned the orifice on my propane torches with one of the tiny wires from a small stainless steel or brass bristle brush. ヽ(ヅ)ノ

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[8~{} Uncle Torch Monster

On 3/6/2017 10:34 PM, wrote:
Anyone know how to clean the tiny hole in the orfice on small propane
torch?

There is no wire thin enough to go in that hole.... At least none strong
enough to push thru it.....


On regular propane torches I put the orifice in backwards and open the
gas for a few seconds; don't ignite it. It back blows out whatever crud
is in there. Then turn it around and it is usually good to go. I don't
know what you mean by "small" propane torch, but this works on the
regular hand held torches. BTW, you might try back blowing it with
compressed air, but you really have to hold on to it.

In article ,
says...


They used to sell them for replacements, but we now need to be protected
from ourselves, thanks to the assholes who *dont* work for a living.
(Referring to Insurance companies, where the money rolls in and no one
really does any work).

As far as cleaning them, I never understood what clogs them in the first
place. Propane should be clean. But since it happens, I am thinking in
terms of some sort of solvent.... I'm just stuck my clogged one is some
91% rubbing alcohol. If that dont do it, laquer thinner is next.....

Blowing thru it in reverse, with compressed air is a thought too! But
them things are so small, I'd likely have the whole thing blow away and
lose it.....


Sometimes the twist tie thing that bread and other items in the plastic
bags can be used. Strip off the paper and you have a thin wire.

It is probably a small piece of rust from the can or when it was filled
with the gas.

On Tue, 7 Mar 2017 10:10:27 -0500, Ralph Mowery
wrote:

Sometimes the twist tie thing that bread and other items in the plastic
bags can be used. Strip off the paper and you have a thin wire.

I've found the twist tie wire bends easily. When cleaning carburetor
venturi jets in the throat I pluck a SS wire from a wire brush and
use it to clear the air/fuel mixture jets on small engine carbs.

On Tue, 7 Mar 2017 01:48:27 -0800 (PST), Uncle Monster
wrote:

On Monday, March 6, 2017 at 9:34:58 PM UTC-6, wrote:
Anyone know how to clean the tiny hole in the orfice on small propane
torch?

There is no wire thin enough to go in that hole.... At least none strong
enough to push thru it.....

I kept a torch tip cleaner set with my torches. I had different tips I needed to occasionally clean including my propane torch. The set has a number of different wire sizes including some you may have a hard time seeing without reading glasses. I've cleaned the orifice on my propane torches with one of the tiny wires from a small stainless steel or brass bristle brush. ?(?)?

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Lincoln-E...H575/100341101

http://tinyurl.com/pgeuhbr

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Lincoln-Ele...leaner/3499658

https://www.amazon.com/torch-tip-cle...ip%20cl eaner

http://tinyurl.com/gl4fzjz

https://www.amazon.com/Forney-86140-.../dp/B000BQU3XC

https://www.weldersupply.com/P/711/WYPO1TipCleaner

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4i-ivrs39Q

[8~{} Uncle Torch Monster
Not even CLOSE. The orifice on a berzomatic torch today is often
combined with the sintered brass filter - the orifice is so small it
is virtually invisible - no POSSIBLE way you could clean it with a
wire.. It won't even pass liquid propane (and will often kill the
flame if you tilt the torch so the head is below the level of liquid
in the tank)

replying to clare, potato wrote:
i just dipped the tip in a pool of brake cleaner and swirled it. hooked it up
and gas started flowing again.

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In the inexpensive Worthington brand torch there is a check ball that becomes stuck in the part that inserts into the propane tank. Using a #60ish drill I was able to push on the check ball firmly, hearing and feeling a tiny "snap" when the ball released. I then pushed the ball numerous times compressing the spring below the ball till the ball stopped sticking and moved freely. Did this on two torches where the flame was almost nonexistent. They run strong except when the propane tank is at zero degrees or below.