cigweld 135 weldskill , gas keeps coming out from hand peice.

[turbo1600]

bought a cigweld 135 weldskill mig , noticed that there is still gas coming out of hand peice without my finger on the trigger ,.
took the cover off and i couldnt seem to find the gas solenoid.

any one help ?

 

[Richiew]

If it is like the Clarke welders there is a brass valve inside the torch. They can stick open quite easily. Just dismantle the torch and have a look.

 

[Richiew]

Image nicked from another thread. Little bit of lube may stop it sticking.