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Old 11-09-2009, 5:04 PM
Tatey
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Default Slow Gas Leak from Torch

I recently bought a Clarke 151EN MIG welder, i got my hands on some co2 to use with it, but there seems to be a slow gas leak coming from the torch.

Is there any way of solving this or do i need to replace the gas valve in the torch? If i need to replace the gas valve, how much will this cost?

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Old 11-09-2009, 5:08 PM
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Try some WD40 on the plunger on the valve. Work it in by operating the valve a few times without the gas connected.
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Old 11-09-2009, 5:22 PM
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I've given that a go but it doesnt seem to have sorted it, ill leave it to soak in for a little while tho.
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Old 17-09-2009, 8:46 AM
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ive got a torch you can have that does't leek its just takeing up room with the cylinder!
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