cleaning jets on torch

sangell · #1 2011-10-12, 4:01pm

I would like to clean the jets on my GTT torch; what and how should I clean?

PittsGlass · #2 2011-10-12, 4:34pm

In my experience the tiny little ports are very difficult to clean by the end user. I sent mine in to have it cleaned. I didn't even have a wire on my torch cleaning card that would go in. Great torches, I didn't mind the hassle as the performance was awesome. I just felt it was cheaper to let them clean it rather than have them repair it after I messed it up.

scoutycat · #3 2011-10-12, 6:53pm

You should have gotten some cleaning wire and a little brush with your torch if you bought it new. If not, you can get a cleaning kit from GTT for 25$ or so. Turn on your oxy and run the wire down the ports; it should go all the way down the barrel. I give the wire a little wiggle when it's all the way in there, as sometimes something gets in the outer ring of the port. Brush the face off with the little brush if you want.

PerfectDeb · #4 2011-10-12, 7:32pm

try just tapping it gently with a tool while its on, that usually dislodges any carbon build up, you'll see it come out as sparks

LarryC · #5 2011-10-12, 8:29pm

I do mine with the cleaning wires and brush that came with the torch every couple of weeks.

mtarara · #6 2011-10-13, 12:19am

I called GTT and they sent me the cleaning wires for my Scorpion. I clean it after every torching session.

cheng076 · #7 2011-10-13, 9:27am

The GTT torches have a central hole that you clean with the wire supplied with new torches. To clean the circular 'ring' holes cut a 1/8" wide piece of .003" shim stock or a strip of a pop can about 4" long. Carefully shape this strip around a toothpick so you have a trough shaped piece, sort of like a half of a straw. Very carefully insert this into the ring shaped opening and wiggle it around. With the oxy on. Switch connectors or jury rig your oxy to the propane side and do those ports. TAKE CARE that if you feel any stubborn resistance that you STOP. You do not want to break off or lodge the strip in the hole. I ran this method by Willy/Wally some years ago with their approval.

BTW - If you carefully follow the operation instructions your torch should never carbon up nor should the face discolor except very minorly(word??).