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Posted by johnnytorch on April 19, 2008, 8:45 am
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> Should I just get a new Smith head and use the Victor regulators?
>
> Steve
Nothing wrong with some mismatch if everything operates correctly. A
rebuild of the regs less guages should be less than a c-note. Like Barry
said, don't buy new unless you have to. A good torch/weld equipment repair
outfit is worth their weight in gold. My local guys are badass.
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Posted by Todd Rich on April 18, 2008, 9:20 am
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> Today, while at the local welding supply, the counter guy asked how my
> conversion to propane cutting was over acetylene. I said it was coming
> along, although it is still quite a bit different to me than acetylene. He
> asked what type of torch I was using. I said Victor. He said that the
> Harris torches had a much better mixing chamber for propane than a standard
> Victor, and that the cut with the Harris equipment was a lot better.
> Has anyone used both of these and can compare? I'd like to get the best cut
> now that I've gone to propane. I have two sets of OA regs, one Victor, and
> one Generico, a Victor clone, IIRC. It would seem the regs would function
> the same, but what about the torch body?
> I need to get all of it serviced soon, as it was purchased used, and has
> quite a few miles on it, and needs gone through, especially the torches.
> But I don't want to spend the $$ if Harris would do a better job.
> Advice and experiences appreciated.
> Steve
Well, this isn't exactly what you are asking about, but:
http://allstatesdistributing.com/id55.html
I've used their torches and they are a treat to use when cutting. They
do have Harris make their torches as well.
Unfortunately their videos are down.
Todd
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Posted by Private on April 18, 2008, 11:23 pm
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> Today, while at the local welding supply, the counter guy asked how my
> conversion to propane cutting was over acetylene. I said it was coming
> along, although it is still quite a bit different to me than acetylene.
> He asked what type of torch I was using. I said Victor. He said that the
> Harris torches had a much better mixing chamber for propane than a
> standard Victor, and that the cut with the Harris equipment was a lot
> better.
>
> Has anyone used both of these and can compare? I'd like to get the best
> cut now that I've gone to propane. I have two sets of OA regs, one
> Victor, and one Generico, a Victor clone, IIRC. It would seem the regs
> would function the same, but what about the torch body?
>
> I need to get all of it serviced soon, as it was purchased used, and has
> quite a few miles on it, and needs gone through, especially the torches.
> But I don't want to spend the $$ if Harris would do a better job.
>
> Advice and experiences appreciated.
>
> Steve
A manual spray bottle (Windex type) filled with strong (dishwasher)
detergent & water mix is your best helper. Use it on your regulators,
gauges, torch and lots on your hoses to find small leaks.
Good luck,
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Posted by Pete C. on April 18, 2008, 10:32 pm
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Private wrote:
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> > Today, while at the local welding supply, the counter guy asked how my
> > conversion to propane cutting was over acetylene. I said it was coming
> > along, although it is still quite a bit different to me than acetylene.
> > He asked what type of torch I was using. I said Victor. He said that the
> > Harris torches had a much better mixing chamber for propane than a
> > standard Victor, and that the cut with the Harris equipment was a lot
> > better.
> >
> > Has anyone used both of these and can compare? I'd like to get the best
> > cut now that I've gone to propane. I have two sets of OA regs, one
> > Victor, and one Generico, a Victor clone, IIRC. It would seem the regs
> > would function the same, but what about the torch body?
> >
> > I need to get all of it serviced soon, as it was purchased used, and has
> > quite a few miles on it, and needs gone through, especially the torches.
> > But I don't want to spend the $$ if Harris would do a better job.
> >
> > Advice and experiences appreciated.
> >
> > Steve
>
> A manual spray bottle (Windex type) filled with strong (dishwasher)
> detergent & water mix is your best helper. Use it on your regulators,
> gauges, torch and lots on your hoses to find small leaks.
>
> Good luck,
External only I hope on those regulators. I don't recall dishwasher
detergent as being an approved cleaner or even pre-cleaner for O2
servicing.
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Posted by Private on April 19, 2008, 12:27 am
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> Private wrote:
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>> > Today, while at the local welding supply, the counter guy asked how my
>> > conversion to propane cutting was over acetylene. I said it was coming
>> > along, although it is still quite a bit different to me than acetylene.
>> > He asked what type of torch I was using. I said Victor. He said that
>> > the
>> > Harris torches had a much better mixing chamber for propane than a
>> > standard Victor, and that the cut with the Harris equipment was a lot
>> > better.
>> >
>> > Has anyone used both of these and can compare? I'd like to get the
>> > best
>> > cut now that I've gone to propane. I have two sets of OA regs, one
>> > Victor, and one Generico, a Victor clone, IIRC. It would seem the regs
>> > would function the same, but what about the torch body?
>> >
>> > I need to get all of it serviced soon, as it was purchased used, and
>> > has
>> > quite a few miles on it, and needs gone through, especially the
>> > torches.
>> > But I don't want to spend the $$ if Harris would do a better job.
>> >
>> > Advice and experiences appreciated.
>> >
>> > Steve
>>
>> A manual spray bottle (Windex type) filled with strong (dishwasher)
>> detergent & water mix is your best helper. Use it on your regulators,
>> gauges, torch and lots on your hoses to find small leaks.
>>
>> Good luck,
>
> External only I hope on those regulators. I don't recall dishwasher
> detergent as being an approved cleaner or even pre-cleaner for O2
> servicing.
Agreed, external use only.
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> Should I just get a new Smith head and use the Victor regulators?
>
> Steve