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TurboTorch A-3 Extreme Air Acetylene Swirl Tip

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OVERVIEW

Maximize Efficiency with the TurboTorch A-3 Extreme

For welders, plumbers, and HVAC technicians who demand reliability and speed, the TurboTorch A-3 Extreme Air Acetylene Tip is an essential addition to your tool kit. This tip isn't just a replacement; it's an upgrade to your daily workflow. Built with TurboTorch's famous Swirl Combustion Technology, the A-3 produces a hot, stable, and wrap-around flame that heats copper pipe faster than conventional tips. This means you spend less time waiting for the joint to reach temperature and more time moving on to the next connection.

The A-3 (0386-0101) is perfectly sized for the most common tubing diameters found in residential and light commercial work. It handles soft soldering on pipes up to 1 inch and silver brazing on lines up to 1/2 inch with ease. Whether you are installing refrigeration lines or repairing water pipes, this tip delivers the consistent heat required for capillary action to draw solder or braze alloy deep into the joint. The tip connects directly to standard TurboTorch G-4 and PLF-A5 handles, featuring a quick-disconnect system that makes swapping tips on the fly simple and tool-free.

Safety and maintenance are built right into the design. The tip features distinct red O-rings, a clear industry standard indicating it is designed strictly for acetylene gas, helping you avoid dangerous fuel mix-ups. Furthermore, the A-3 is designed for the long haul. Unlike disposable tips, this unit features a removable orifice screw. If your flame starts to sputter due to carbon buildup or debris, simply remove the orifice to clean it or swap it out for a fresh one (OR-A3). This maintainability ensures your A-3 tip remains a reliable partner in your torch kit for years to come.

Additional Information
Brand:TurboTorch
Fuel Gas:Acetylene
Item:Heating Tip
Packaging Description:1 per each
Tip Size:3/16" (4.8 mm)
Soft Solder Capacity:1/4" to 1" (6-25 mm)
Silver Braze Capacity:1/8" to 1/2" (3-13 mm)
Gas Flow:3.6 scfh @ 14 PSI
Replacement Orifice:OR-A3
Compatible Handles:G-4, PLF-A5
Technology:Swirl Combustion

INCLUDED

  • 1x A-3 Extreme Air Acetylene Tip
  • 1x Removable Orifice Screw (Installed)
  • 1x Color-Coded Red O-Ring (Installed)

APPLICATIONS

  • HVAC Refrigerant Line Installation
  • Plumbing Water Line Repair
  • Soft Soldering Copper Tubing (1/4" to 1")
  • Silver Brazing Copper Tubing (1/8" to 1/2")
  • Light Fabrication and Metal Heating

FAQ

The A-3 tip is designed to fit TurboTorch G-4 and PLF-A5 torch handles using a quick-disconnect coupling.

The A-3 tip can soft solder copper tubing ranging from 1/4 inch to 1 inch in diameter.

No, the A-3 tip is specifically designed for use with Air Acetylene fuel gas. The red O-rings indicate acetylene compatibility.

No, this is an Air Acetylene tip, meaning it draws oxygen from the surrounding air to support combustion, eliminating the need for a separate oxygen cylinder.

Yes, the A-3 tip features a removable orifice screw. The replacement part number is OR-A3.

The A-3 tip is rated for silver brazing copper tubing from 1/8 inch up to 1/2 inch.

The A-3 tip size is 3/16 inch (4.8 mm).

Swirl Combustion Technology creates a high-velocity, swirling flame that improves heat transfer efficiency, allowing for faster brazing and soldering compared to standard flames.
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