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5th Feb 2021, 09:56 PM #1Senior Member
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Cigweld comet junior
I wish to have my comet junior acetylene torch refurbished but local gas supplier says 'too old' and no parts available any more - has anyone else had this problem and if so have they been able to overcome this? my torch has had very little use and looks brand new- I feel this sort of equipment should last one for life however it seems all manufacturers nowadays work on planned obsolescence
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5th Feb 2021, 10:37 PM #2
Welcome to the 21st century. Where a new torch assembly can be had for well under $150, and workshop labour rates and parts would be double that. Same applies for regulators - replace is more economical than repair.
Sounds like the gas man did you a favor!
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6th Feb 2021, 12:45 AM #3China
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"my torch has had very little use and looks brand new" why does it need to be refurbished is there anything wrong with it , usually just o rings, back in the days of the comet junior they were built to last forever.
Gauges are another matter supposedly the older gauges can not handle the high pressure of today's cylinders although I know of three set ups that seem to be handling the pressure just fine.
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6th Feb 2021, 09:36 AM #4
Yeah, maybe.
But going from 150 bar in the old days to 300 these days is a bit of a jump.
1 Bar is 1 atmosphere, or 14.7psi in the old money. So not insignificant pressures.
But to really put it all in perspective, google image search a bourdon tube... I've seen them blow out and shoot the rear plate of a regulator pressure gauge. PEW PEW.
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6th Feb 2021, 08:57 PM #5Most Valued Member
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My local Bunnings is clearing out their Tradeflame gear. They have the oxy-acet blowpipe for about $50. Welding tips for between $5-10. Regs for $50. Maybe your local Bunnings is too? It's not on their website though. Might be worth a look.
Chris
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7th Feb 2021, 03:29 PM #6Most Valued Member
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7th Feb 2021, 04:43 PM #7Senior Member
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Originally Posted by Alf Scotting
Can understand why you'd like to keep it rather than "upgrade" to a newer torch, ease of handling with compact size, weight and even ergonomics are pretty outstanding for light fab work. Would have thought last made in the 70s rather than, 30 or 40 years ago too?
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9th Feb 2021, 06:26 PM #8Senior Member
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If you can get it refurbished, remember hoses only have a limited life as well. 10 years according to some.
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10th Feb 2021, 05:02 PM #9Most Valued Member
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10th Feb 2021, 07:44 PM #10Senior Member
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Just realised my dillon/henrob torch is now 38 years old.... But I have replaced hoses, o rings done 10 years ago. Still working nicely.
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