Advice needed about new Monument 3450G torch

[gumboots]

Hello all,

My first post after occasionally dipping in and out of the forums picking up tips (thanks for that). Hoping somebody on here can help me out.

I have just bought a monument 3450G after a bit of research and it arrived today. On opening it, I found that there is some slight movement where the tube attaches to the body, you can feel the 'wobble' and hear slight knocking when you shake it.

Is this normal or should the tube be rigidly secure in the body? I have checked the fixing/gland nut for tightness and that seems OK. I haven't tried using it yet in case I need to send it back.:confused5:

I have tried emailing Monument but not had any reply.

Thanks
gumboots

 

[kris]

His there gumboots and welcome along to the forum. Tbh I've never had a monument torch but can say that my rothenberger ones have been similar with a little play from the small inlet tube . Try using it to see if the air gas mix is perfect and the flames the right colour and if not then return but you won't know till u fire it up. Happy soldering...

 

[gumboots]

Thanks Kris.

I've been itching to have a play, I thought it would be OK but didn't want to just accept a sub-standard tool. I'll follow your suggestion and see how it goes.

 

[antdad]

I have that torch and there is no discernable play in mine. Undo the retaining nut completely and make sure a plastic tapered collett is sitting above the thread as that tightens the nozzle down, other than that make sure the body screws are tight and give it a nip it up but it should need much.

 

[gumboots]

Thanks antdad.

I have checked the collet and it seems to be OK. I assume since the collet nut is plastic/nylon that it is meant to be only hand-tight. Is that right? Tightening it down certainly reduces the movement but doesn't get rid of it completely.

 

[antdad]

You can give it a little nip with a spanner.

 

[gumboots]

The voice of experience or bravado? haha.

I have tried it and it works fine as it stands.

Are replacement collet nuts easy to obtain if the thread strips?

 

[antdad]

Well I guess they made it a hex nut for a reason so just a little nip, nothing silly. If it works okay leave well alone, no idea if spare nuts are available but don't take apart unless you really have to, that IS from the voice of experience.

 

[gumboots]

I like your reasoning. Especially given the size of the nut, compression spanner size.

Tiny nip-up and wobble gone. As for dismantling, I won't go there until it gives up the ghost.

Thanks again for your advice

 

[antdad]

You're welcome, I find it's a good solid torch and for half the price of a Roth Surefire good value.