Hose and fittings size?

[beadbroad]

Does anyone know if the hoses and fittings for a minor and lynx are the same, and what size?

Thanks!

[artwhim]

Arrowsprings has the hose size listed along with their torch descriptions:
http://www.arrowsprings.com/html/torches.html

Looks like the minor and lynx are both 1/4" BC

[Ro]

WOW thats an amazing link! thanks , im off to get hoses for my new hand torch today, im just bringing parts so they can see what i need at the welding supply.
ro

[beadbroad]

Thanks for your help! I tried to figure it out from their site yesterday, but unfortunately just checked torch accessories, not torches.

[Dale M.]

Here is a little clarification...

Minor torch has 1/4 inch push on (barbed fittings) connection at torch.

A hose with a "B-B" classification's has a brass, 9/16 by 18 thread connector on each end of hose.

A hose with a "B-C" classification has a 1 "B" fitting on one end (for regulator end) and no fitting on other end (just cut end) to go on push on connector (barb) at torch...

Some torches come with short hoses 18-24 inches long to adapt the barbed connector on torch valve to a "B" style connector.. These short hoses on torches also may just have a barbed connector. It depends on manufacturers preference.

Some torches directly accept a "B" fitting in torch valve....

Generally most torches accept and only require 1/4 inch hose... Some very large torches may require 3/8 inch hose to supply increases volume of fuel torch may require..

Dale

[beadbroad]

Well, shoot, I should have just gone to Dale with all of my questions today. He gave me a great tutorial via pm on the finer points of quick connects and flashback arrestors, all greatly appreciated, as is the info he contributed here.