Thank you for your video. It turns out my torch’s wire was shorting out at the crimp point on the spring clip. It took me 10 minutes to fix. You saved me $45 and a drive to Home Depot. You have over 24K views of this video so far. Even if only half of the people that watched it were able to repair their torch rather than buy a new one, then collectively you’ve saved us over half a million dollars. We’ll done Sir! 👏
Thanks much! My torch was doing the same thing. I followed along your video to discover the gas tube dirty at the top end where the spark clip meets the body. Quick fix. Saved me some $$$ :)
You need a light shining on what your doing, as well as having what your fixing up in the camera, your hand blocks for the most part what your doing. Just a thought
Great video! Same thing happened to mine and here's how I fixed it: After removing the nozzle I just removed the clip and left the wire there. Then I made a round sleeve out of some plastic from a milk jug about an inch long to act as an insulator. Slid the sleeve down the barrel, bent the wire so it was close enough to the barrel so it would ark. Put the nozzle back on and it worked. You may have to play with the position of the wire but this is how I mixed mine.
8000 series, I had spark with no ignition, followed your steps to take it apart. A spider made its home in the tube. Cleaned the tube with a pipe cleaner and it fires right up. That may be the problem some are having, if you have spark. Punch your bore with a pipe cleaner after you establish spark. Thanks so much for taking the time to post this.
46 miles and well over an hour drive. Yup. Thanks for the video. Last year I was given a number of torches to fix in this mechanism. I had maybe a 50% success rate. This year its the same torches with the same problems. I think I can do better now. Oh, and I discovered that you can test the piezoelectric mechanism by arcing on your finger. I don't recommend that.
I have a mr torch bts 8090 and the wire part is similiar. I pulled more of the wire inside pas the metal ring to where the insulated part is above the ring. Bent the exposed wire a bit closer to the torch housing and got my spark back.
@@SteeveeDan OH MAN!!! I changed the wire to a bit smaller guage. It has never worked this well. So thanks again for the video buddy!! That top clip that holds the wire I had to open up a bit like you said. It can be a frustrating lil clip haha.
Thank you. Unfortunately I have spark and it lights when the tip is off but not when I put it back on even tho i can see it sparking..... hmmmm True mapp gas was apparently discontinued in 2008 and this yellow bottle is map/pro NOT mapp gas. It will only light with the spark of the ts8000 in higher oxygen with the tip off but will light using a basic flint striker. I took it apart and the only problem i found is the spark grounding occasionally to the lock button. It has good spark so the problem has to be the gas has been changed.
I do that regardless of warranty,, its just easier.. Tell the folks at the store the return one doesn't work and they send whatever it is back to mfr. No hassle, no wait.
I took mine apart tested the igniter as okay. I added a piece of wire to make it longer up to the first spring. Got good spark. Reassembled the head and saw spark up at the top, but still doesn't light right and when I light the gas with a lighter the flame isn't right.
@@SteeveeDan I can see the spark inside the nozzle area. It might light one time and burn with a short flame with yellow on top of a little bit of blue. Just not enough force I guess. I'm pretty sure the mechanism inside the lower part is jammed up. I squirted some WD-40 in the little hole then chased it with air pressure. Still works the same. I guess I'll just scrap it and buy another one, keeping this one for parts.
You can't just add a piece of wire, because the spark will most likely occur where you put the 2 wires together. You would be better off replacing the whole wire.
Just bought a brand new bernzomatic torch and it won't light! Attached bottle. Depressed red button, "click" but no light. Think I should just return it?
I just bought a new ts8000 kit from home depot. The flame lock worked for the first 2 times, and then it stopped. Now it won't lock. Any ideas? The flame lock definitely feels cheap compared to the rest of the torch. I'd appreciate any help. Thanks
I had one from HD, and the flame lock would stick ON! Had to click multiple times to get it to let go. Not safe! Took it back. Next one, the valve was on so tight out of the box, it would not turn at all. Back that went. 3rd time was the charm! Take it back, HD doesn't care, get one that works.
If you have fuel and spark, it should light unless the fuel is contaminated or there is an airflow problem. Has happened to me, the holes in the tip where air flows through got dirty and mine wouldn't light either even though I had spark and fuel. Cleaned the tip and all was well. Also, the spark should be blue.
I got a bigger problem, I just changed cans for the first time in many years as the old can finally ran out, when I screw it on the new can propane starts coming out of a small hole where your middle finger is resting when you are using the torch, any idea why that would happen?
Thank you for your video. It turns out my torch’s wire was shorting out at the crimp point on the spring clip. It took me 10 minutes to fix. You saved me $45 and a drive to Home Depot.
You have over 24K views of this video so far. Even if only half of the people that watched it were able to repair their torch rather than buy a new one, then collectively you’ve saved us over half a million dollars. We’ll done Sir! 👏
Wow, awesome way of looking at it and thank you for the inspiring comment!
Thank you Bro, I just resurrected my torch - You are the reason the internet was invented!
Thank you!
Thanks much! My torch was doing the same thing. I followed along your video to discover the gas tube dirty at the top end where the spark clip meets the body. Quick fix. Saved me some $$$ :)
Glad it helped!
You need a light shining on what your doing, as well as having what your fixing up in the camera, your hand blocks for the most part what your doing.
Just a thought
Great video! Same thing happened to mine and here's how I fixed it:
After removing the nozzle I just removed the clip and left the wire there. Then I made a round sleeve out of some plastic from a milk jug about an inch long to act as an insulator. Slid the sleeve down the barrel, bent the wire so it was close enough to the barrel so it would ark. Put the nozzle back on and it worked. You may have to play with the position of the wire but this is how I mixed mine.
Nice!
8000 series, I had spark with no ignition, followed your steps to take it apart. A spider made its home in the tube. Cleaned the tube with a pipe cleaner and it fires right up. That may be the problem some are having, if you have spark. Punch your bore with a pipe cleaner after you establish spark.
Thanks so much for taking the time to post this.
Great tip, thank you!!
Was stuck at a roadblock until I saw your vid. Now I can go enjoy this lovely "rosin". Thanks Steve!
So glad it helped!
Mine stopped working too. Went up to buy a new one but they were $50! Thanks for your help in fixing it.
Glad it helped, thanks for the comment!
Experience is a great teacher. Wish I had more of it.
Totally agree. I've learned a lot by destroying things and discovering what I should and shouldn't do!
46 miles and well over an hour drive. Yup. Thanks for the video. Last year I was given a number of torches to fix in this mechanism. I had maybe a 50% success rate. This year its the same torches with the same problems. I think I can do better now. Oh, and I discovered that you can test the piezoelectric mechanism by arcing on your finger. I don't recommend that.
Ya, I did the finger spark test too, wakes ya right up!
Mine did the same thing. I didn't have a replacement wire , so I just turned the wire around. Works Great now.
2 years ago mine stop sending out a hot arc and now I know why...
Thanks 😊
Thanks for the comment, hope it helps!
Thanks for the easy to follow instructions, now my torch is like new ✌✌✌
Glad it helped, thank you for the comment!
Top man I just pulled mine apart as per instruction and found it full of spider web cleaned it out and away she went. Cheers
Glad it helped!
great video , it worked for me , saved me from spening 50$ on a new set up
Thanks so much for the comment!
Thank you thank you thank you you made it so easy. Great job.
Thank you, glad it helped!
Thanks a lot!! U just saved me about 40 bucks, blessings.
So glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the great explanation and video!
Very welcome, glad it helped!
I have a mr torch bts 8090 and the wire part is similiar. I pulled more of the wire inside pas the metal ring to where the insulated part is above the ring. Bent the exposed wire a bit closer to the torch housing and got my spark back.
Great fix!
Thanks for taking the time to do this video.
Hope it helped and thanks for your comment!
EXCELLENT EXPLANATION THANK YOU
Very welcome!
Good information your light source should be behind the camera thanks
Thank you!
👍great minds. I Took mine apart and made a similar video only to find your video immediately after posting mine to UA-cam...🤦♂️
Best luck with you new vid!
Well done sir!! That fixed my problem
Glad it helped and thanks for letting me know!
Excellent post. Thankyou
Thank you for the vid. Mine was doing the same thing.
Glad it helped. Thanks!
Your video was a big help.
Thank you!
Thank you so much!
Glad it helped!
Right on man. Great video!!
I'll get to fixin mine when i get back home. Thanks!!
Awesome, hope this vid helped!
@@SteeveeDan OH MAN!!! I changed the wire to a bit smaller guage. It has never worked this well.
So thanks again for the video buddy!!
That top clip that holds the wire I had to open up a bit like you said. It can be a frustrating lil clip haha.
Thank you.
Unfortunately I have spark and it lights when the tip is off but not when I put it back on even tho i can see it sparking..... hmmmm
True mapp gas was apparently discontinued in 2008 and this yellow bottle is map/pro NOT mapp gas.
It will only light with the spark of the ts8000 in higher oxygen with the tip off but will light using a basic flint striker.
I took it apart and the only problem i found is the spark grounding occasionally to the lock button.
It has good spark so the problem has to be the gas has been changed.
Agreed, I'd try a fresh bottle of propane and see what happens.
great video my torch was doing the same thing 👍
Glad it was helpful and thanks for the comment!
If your warranty is expired, just buy a new one and return the old one. 😎
Hmmm
I do that regardless of warranty,, its just easier.. Tell the folks at the store the return one doesn't work and they send whatever it is back to mfr. No hassle, no wait.
Great video. Is it special wire you used , like heat resistance ? I don’t get how the wire does not melt ? Many thanks
There's actually no fire in the tube, just at the tip. Thanks!
@@SteeveeDan thank you
Spider webs in my torch! Cleaned out and the spark thing works like new.
Lol, been there!
Good information.
TY!
Thank you
Glad it helped!
Nice job . Thank you.
Thanks you!
Perfect, thanks!
I took mine apart tested the igniter as okay. I added a piece of wire to make it longer up to the first spring. Got good spark. Reassembled the head and saw spark up at the top, but still doesn't light right and when I light the gas with a lighter the flame isn't right.
Make sure that the tip is clean and no debris is blocking any air holes.
@@SteeveeDan I can see the spark inside the nozzle area. It might light one time and burn with a short flame with yellow on top of a little bit of blue. Just not enough force I guess. I'm pretty sure the mechanism inside the lower part is jammed up. I squirted some WD-40 in the little hole then chased it with air pressure. Still works the same. I guess I'll just scrap it and buy another one, keeping this one for parts.
@@i.r.wayright1457 Not sure what's up with that, never had that happen to me before. Sorry
You can't just add a piece of wire, because the spark will most likely occur where you put the 2 wires together. You would be better off replacing the whole wire.
Thanks! That worked.
Great, thanks for letting me know!
Thanks a-lot man
Just bought a brand new bernzomatic torch and it won't light!
Attached bottle. Depressed red button, "click" but no light. Think I should just return it?
I would definitely exchange it for another, not a good way to start off with a new tool!
Mines sparks on the end but still won't light. It still has a little gas left.
If you have spark and fuel, it should light up. Sorry, but I don't have a decent reply for you other than make sure your nozzle is clean.
I have a spark so Im guessing the new bottle I bought is empty?
Who can't take dabs now cause of this
Who needs man,I got utube! Lol...Thanx
LOL!
i have a turner torch. it has flames coming out the oxygen holes and tip; no focused flame. tip is clean. not even used. what goin on?
So sorry for the delay in replying, I just saw this comment. "Usually" when this happens there is a clog in the tip or the tip is dirty.
Ive got the cheaper torch head,absolutely nothing that I can see to take apart,your thoughts!
So sorry, but I'm not familiar with that model.
How about if the torch does not shut off on twistvon and off
Probably a bad valve but I've never had to fix one, sorry.
mines sparking at the top but still not igniting
Not sure, I've not had that problem. Maybe try a different propane bottle?
I just bought a new ts8000 kit from home depot. The flame lock worked for the first 2 times, and then it stopped. Now it won't lock. Any ideas? The flame lock definitely feels cheap compared to the rest of the torch. I'd appreciate any help. Thanks
I've never had a problem with the lock so I really can't offer much help. Honestly, I'd take it back and exchange it for another one.
I had one from HD, and the flame lock would stick ON! Had to click multiple times to get it to let go. Not safe! Took it back. Next one, the valve was on so tight out of the box, it would not turn at all. Back that went. 3rd time was the charm! Take it back, HD doesn't care, get one that works.
@@repro7780 Totally agree!
@@repro7780 Agreed!
@@repro7780 After I took the tank off, bled it, and let it sit overnight it started working again. Now it works flawlessly. Love the torch.
what is the size of the allen set screw?
So sorry, have my tools all packed away for my move to the new house. I don't actually remember the allen size. :o(
@@SteeveeDan No problem. I found out - 5/64
I weighted my bottle it is full, just a little spark. your viedo cuts off needed sight.
If you have fuel and spark, it should light unless the fuel is contaminated or there is an airflow problem. Has happened to me, the holes in the tip where air flows through got dirty and mine wouldn't light either even though I had spark and fuel. Cleaned the tip and all was well. Also, the spark should be blue.
Jesus....I'll just buy a new one. Not Bernzomatic! They should be torched for producing junk!
I got a bigger problem, I just changed cans for the first time in many years as the old can finally ran out, when I screw it on the new can propane starts coming out of a small hole where your middle finger is resting when you are using the torch, any idea why that would happen?
I'm sorry, never had that problem and not sure why it would happen.
@@SteeveeDan thanks, better safe then sorry so I went ahead and ordered a new one an hour or so ago that I will pickup tonight
@@DanielRichards644 Agreed, I'd have done the same thing.
Excellent! Thanks!
Thank you!