Turbo Torch regulator?

[pybyr]

Hello all--

I realize that this is a "gear" type of question, but I am guessing that Hearth's population of torch-owning folks are probably concentrated here in the Boiler Room.

I have a "TurboTorch" STK type unit that attaches directly to disposable propane or MAPP cylinders. The regulator goes right on the cylinder.

On the whole, I have been very happy with the unit, which I've had for almost 20 years.

Once, about 15 years ago, the regulator suddenly quit- I sent it back in the manufacturer, and they said that an elastomer " spring " had lost its resiliency- replaced it, and sent me a bill.

Today it started doing exactly the same thing- no gas flowing, no matter how I turn the knob.

Does anyone know if this is something for which I can get the part and do a DIY repair (and then keep a spare elastomer around?)

Thanks

 

[Duetech]

Don't know for sure but some hardware stores have nylon and other springs maybe a brass one would do?

 

[BrownianHeatingTech]

No idea about parts for the STK, but I have a spare TX-504, if you want it. Gas to drive here might be more than fixing your torch, though.

Joe

 

[in hot water]

you sure it's not a plugged orfice. Doesn't take much of a speck of crud to plug them. Usually a soaking in WD-40 and an air hose will clear them. If this is the problem.

I called TurboTorch for parts a few years back. They said liability issues prevent them from selling repair parts, not knowing who, or how the parts would be installed. Replace the torch was their response. So I did, with a Goss brand

hr

 

[pybyr]

Thanks, all- I happily discovered that it was a matter of a tank that was empty (yes, I felt _very_ dumb -- although glad to find out that that's all that it was )

Funny thing is that it had lit up OK the last time I used it, just last weekend-- with the same tank; must be that there'd been just enough vapor in the tank to keep going to the point that I last turned it off, but not enough to fire off a good new burn.