
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 |
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| 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 |