What To Do If Your Torch Isn't Working

Bernzomatic® Torch Experts, Cliff and Jenay, show you how to troubleshoot common torch issues.
If your torch isn't sparking:
1. Brush the ignition wire and burn tube wall with sandpaper to remove corrosion or debris that would prevent a spark
2. Ensure the ignition wire is 1/8" from the edge
If your torch sparks but won't light:
1. Gently clean the burn tube using a pipe cleaner or compressed air to remove debris that could inhibit air flow
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[@aq446987]

My boyfriend wanted me to ask, brand new pencil tip doesnt want to completely turn off. Tries to stay on like a pilot light.

[@galleta_2024]

I just purchased the TS4000 new at Home Depot. Went to use it last night for the first time and zero sparks. I tried it a few times. I am returning since it came in a sealed Bernzomatic box. Thx for this video, will keep that in mind in future.

[@elodielorenz1349]

Thank you! I use my Benzomatic for beekeeping activities and thought I'd have to replace it (again) this year. So glad I found this, as I was able to get it going again.

[@coachgeo]

ok..... what about.... you get a flame.. but no actualy torch action... aka the fire coming out the end is more like a TIKI Torch / large candle flame. not a work producing torch flame. Have cleaned out the end . it seems clean.

[@alburke6132]

my torch will ignite with the tip removed but not when it's installed.

[@jjreds1520]

Love how you only demonstrated how to remove the tip from one model only, the easiest one at that. Bravo

[@protekrestorations3556]

Time and $$ saved by watching this Video. I simply cleaned the ignition tube. And yes it had a spider egg sack in it. Appreciate your KZbin.

[@lexusautotek8905]

Thank you it ended up being a spider and WEB inside that was clogging it . I had to take it apart and clean the inside and clear out the spider and webs it was hard but I did it . cleaned and did everything else u recommend and works perfect again thank u

[@Gloryofthereef]

My hose torch’s valve is frozen in the open position, how can I safely get it moving again?

[@MU-wh1ro]

Hi everyone, does anyone knows what might be the cause of this? I got a propane torch and a 20 libs gas tank, I used for few times and it worked perfect, I tried again to use it and it has a very weak flame now. I tried with a 2 libs propane tank and it works perfect. The 20 libs propane tank worked in the beginning and it still nearly full tank, is not empty or anything like that.

[@ARYANSES]

i have lost the tip , where can i get one to replace it ?

[@akbuilder7626]

I have the TS8000 and I used a full can of MAPP gas and everything was fine. When I put a new one on it didnt want to light at first.

[@MikeTrieu]

A long time ago, I had a TS8000 fall over and it hit the valve. Afterward, the valve knob could no longer turn. Is there any way to repair that kind of damage?