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Re: Hand torch maintenance

Posted By: SVP Neon Equipment
Date: Monday, 9 March 2009, at 11:55 a.m.

In Response To: Hand torch maintenance (Doug Hitch)

> Hand torch maintenance

> My classroom touches are getting a bit
> touchy and don't seem to be as adjustable as
> a new torch. Is their a old times trick for
> cleaning the orifices ? I have used a
> welders torch tip cleaning files but not
> much help... I was wondering if there was a
> dipping process for cleaning the torch
> heads...

> Thanks in advance...

> Doug Hitch

Doug,

If someone at the school has an ultrasonic cleaner, use that with a 50/50 solution of industrial strength floor stripper (floor wax remover), such as Zep brand available at Home Depot. Disassemble everything as much as possible first. Do *not* put anything aluminum in the solution. It will oxidize the aluminum and turn it black. If an ultrasonic cleaner is not available try Don's suggestion. Muriatic acid is also available at home improvement centers. One use for it is to clean concrete floors prior to painting them.

Mark

SVP Neon Equipment

Messages In This Thread

• Hand torch maintenance -- Doug Hitch -- Sunday, 8 March 2009, at 6:06 a.m.
  • Re: Hand torch maintenance -- Don Miner -- Sunday, 8 March 2009, at 10:12 p.m.
  • Re: Hand torch maintenance -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Monday, 9 March 2009, at 11:55 a.m.
  • Re: Hand torch maintenance -- Doug Hitch -- Tuesday, 10 March 2009, at 6:22 p.m.
  • Re: Hand torch maintenance -- NEONMAN -- Friday, 27 March 2009, at 4:05 p.m.

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