Bernzomatic knob leak

[jwbr]

I have a Bernzomatic trigger valve (don't know the number) an have a question. There is a small hole in the black knob at the top. The last couple of time I've used the valve there seems to be a lot of gas escaping from this hole. Is this normal? It kind scares the bejeezus out of me to have potential gas in my face as well as on the pipe.

 

[hj]

DISCARD the torch if there is ANY gas leaking, or it will blow up in your face.

 

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[Gary Swart]

I am reminded of a phrase often used on NCIS by Leroy Jethro Gibbs. "Do ya think, DeNosio?" Probably spelled Tony's name wrong, but you get the idea. I think you recognized the problem before you wrote the question, so it seems a bit humorous. I was on the verge of writing some really smart-ass comments, but refrained.

 

[jwbr]

Yeah, I have a great sense of the obvious!
Actually I was hoping for someone to say it happens and that I could fix it with a little tweak instead of trashing it.
Oh well.

 

[Gary Swart]

I assumed you tried duct tape?

 

[Ballvalve]

How about the obvious like taking it apart and cleaning and changing o-rings?

 

[hj]

How old is it? It should be guaranteed for two years.

 

[jwbr]

It's maybe 10 years old.

 

[hj]

scrap it, it has fulfilled its lifetime.

 

[Ballvalve]

Next time you are watching the simpsons on tv, at least give the guy a break down and see whats inside. Probably some junk or a bad o- ring.

And no result, put it in to the recycle bucket, about $1.50 a pound.

 

[hj]

Have you EVER had a propane torch ignite in your hand because of a leak? I have, and it is not something you would like to duplicate. IF the torch is leaking scrap it.

 

[Ballvalve]

The dangerous torches are the harbor fright 5 gallon grass burner types, with rubber hose. Quite a few people have been seriously barbequed as the hose takes tank pressure, and the Chinese used old tires to make that hose.