Torch Hose?

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Does anyone have cool ideas on fixing torch hose when it splits between the Oxy/Act? I've tried electrical tape, but that does not work well. I have 100' and not really wanting to replace it all. It makes it a real pita trying to roll up the hose when these 2 loose lines.
Reply:There are metal bands that come on most O/A hoses.  See if your LWS has these.
Reply:The metal bands the way I use them are to split the two as far as you choose and then no farther.Back before nylon rope I think it was called something beginning with the letter f a thin string was wrapped around the end of the rope to keep it from coming undone.  simpler and less bulky than back splicing.  One of those things or just a number of half hitches, a running half hitch and melt the last one might work.  I find seperate hoses are more flexible and the tape or enough of the taped places on the few I have rarely need attention.
Reply:The letter "L"  lashing, look up how to lash the end of a rope. If you're  clever (and patient) you can put plastic/nylon wire ties on "backwards' the lock goes between the hoses, if you need I can post a picture tomorrow, it is a bit much to try and explain.Just my  opinion, not from a book, just from the road.Howes Welding Inc.www.howesweldinginc.com
Reply:Get some 24 gauge steel and cut it to roughly 1"wide x 3 1/2" long.  Then wrap it around the houses at the split.  Then crimp it with your fingers.  It won't go anywhere.Lincoln Power Mig 216Lincoln AC/DC-225/125Miller  625 X-Treme PlasmaMiller 211 Forney 95FI-A 301HF 91110Victor Journeyman O/PMilwaukee DaytonMakita  Baileigh NRA Life Member
Reply:Wrap a zip tie around the two hoses in a figure-8.  It will stop the hoses from separating farther and can be used to tie them back together if they've split farther than you like.Dynasty 300DXSmith He/Ar gas mixerMM350PHobart Handler 120Smith LW7, MW5, AW1A
Reply:Originally Posted by 4sfedWrap a zip tie around the two hoses in a figure-8.  It will stop the hoses from separating farther and can be used to tie them back together if they've split farther than you like.
Reply:Shrink tubing if they make it that big.  Use a 2" piece every foot or so. There are some  pretty big sizes.Dan
Reply:Originally Posted by fran...k.The metal bands the way I use them are to split the two as far as you choose and then no farther.
Reply:Originally Posted by copeBut it would also keep the hoses close together.
Reply:Zip ties will pop off within a year, so it is only a short term solution. I like the shrink tube idea best.
Reply:Originally Posted by walkerZip ties will pop off within a year, so it is only a short term solution. I like the shrink tube idea best.
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Reply:Originally Posted by 4sfedI have to disagree with you on this.  Shrink tubing is designed as electrical insulation ... PVC is not a structural plastic.  Zip ties are made of nylon... the black ones are resistant to UV and will last for years.
Reply:We use shrink tube as large as 4inches and yes black zip ties are UV resistant
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Reply:There is some sort of PVC tape (not electrical tape) which might work.  Or that thick rubber tape that is used on electrical splices."USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:Try a zip on tig torch hose cover. Very flexible and can be removed to check hoses for cuts/leaks.  They would provide protection from additional damage also. I am talking about the black mesh design with zipper  not the leather ones  with snaps on them.