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Mapp Torch problem??

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Wowens
Wowens Posts: 115
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I've got a problem with my torch.  It is not producing the same flame that it used to.  It is a really big flame, but it is not "focused" like normal.  Not really how to discribe it, but it is like turning a hose on without a nozzle on it. 


Any suggestions?  It is less than a year old.

Thanks 
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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
    edited October 2015
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    Silly question...but does it have an adjustable flame control knob and have you tried turning it? 

    On mine the knob on the end screws in and out to adjust the focus of the flame. 



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  • Jupiter Jim
    Jupiter Jim Posts: 3,351
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    I have one and it does not, the 8000 is very hot and works fast. You can control the heat with the control knob. Very pleased with it and it will work just fine on regular Propane too. :) 

    I'm only hungry when I'm awake!

    Okeechobee FL. Winter

    West Jefferson NC Summer

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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932
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    Wowens said:
    I've got a problem with my torch.  It is not producing the same flame that it used to.  It is a really big flame, but it is not "focused" like normal.  Not really how to discribe it, but it is like turning a hose on without a nozzle on it. 


    Any suggestions?  It is less than a year old.

    Thanks 
    Are you turning the bottle upside down?  I have that problem sometimes when the bottle is inverted
    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • Jupiter Jim
    Jupiter Jim Posts: 3,351
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    If you got it at Lowes or Home Depot take it back and ask for a new one. I took a TS8000 back to Lowes and the manager took one look and told the person in returns oh give him a new one they have big recall. :)

    I'm only hungry when I'm awake!

    Okeechobee FL. Winter

    West Jefferson NC Summer

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  • Wowens
    Wowens Posts: 115
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    I'll have to check to see if it has the adjustable tip.  I removed the tip thinking maybe some debris got in there, but I didn't see anything.  I'll have to try taking it to Lowes and see what they say.
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  • Wowens
    Wowens Posts: 115
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    It's been fine for the last 6-8 months.  It does the same upside down, and rightside up.
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    It's just clogged. Spider web or some such. Take the head off and blow it out with compressed air. 

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    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 32,752
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    would agree with carolinaq but ive had two older versions where a seal down in the black part failed and the torch head eventually went up in flames. your version looks different and chances are they fixed that dangerous situation with a design change. did you recently change cylinders, ive seen that happen when the canister doesnt hook up properly, have had problems over the years with defective propane canisters made by worthington
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    Agree w/ @Carolina Q  & @fishlessman  
    In addition could have carbon buildup. Clean it up and blow it out. And although it shouldn't matter your tank could be the culprit too. Tank should be upright when using as that will affect the flame pattern as well as @johnnyp described
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
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  • cuangler
    cuangler Posts: 22
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    Jupiter Jim said:
    If you got it at Lowes or Home Depot take it back and ask for a new one. I took a TS8000 back to Lowes and the manager took one look and told the person in returns oh give him a new one they have big recall. :)
    This summer I had the same thing happen with mine. The flame wasn't focused anymore. I grew up welding and using acetyline torches and I could not get it fixed. It also would not light with the bronze tip on it. It would light with the tip off. I even changed out the bottle because I thought I was on empty. Good to know about the recall, I looked all over the internet trying to figure out what was wrong with it. 
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  • stv8r
    stv8r Posts: 1,127
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    As far as the Worthington cylinder recall goes...it's only is a problem (leaking) if the cylinder is removed from the torch.  As long as it's left screwed on to the torch it's ok.  Some cylinders when inverted upside down sputter and go out.  Others don't.  Haven't figured that out yet.
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  • Terrebandit
    Terrebandit Posts: 1,750
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    Mine does it too. I just figured my bottle was getting low. I'd say mine is 1.5 years old and I'm thinking it could run out any day. 
    Dave - Austin, TX
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    stv8r said:
    As far as the Worthington cylinder recall goes...it's only is a problem (leaking) if the cylinder is removed from the torch.  As long as it's left screwed on to the torch it's ok.  Some cylinders when inverted upside down sputter and go out.  Others don't.  Haven't figured that out yet.
    Sputtering is from picking up liquid.  Tanks can have floating or sinking pickups to pick up gas or liquid in any position.  They usually don't have anything so they pick up gas if upright and liquid if inverted.  Best solution is to have a line from the torch to the tank hookup so you don't have to invert the tank and then you don't care about the pickup.
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