Airco/CONACO Torch Tips

[Anonymous-0]

Airco was bought out by Virginia based CONACO in 1987. Conaco still makes the same handle, cutting head, tips, etc. as the old Airco unit I have.

I see many other companies sell tips, etc. for this torch. What torch/welding suppliers do you folks recommend? Are there on-line suppliers more reasonable than going to my local Airgas or Praxair?

I want/need a rose bud and a couple welding tips.


Thank you,
Glenn F.

 

[504]

Tips are 5-6.00 dollars, the rosebud is going to cost 50.00 and up. If you have a welding tip you can use the base for the rosebud and save some money.

 

[Anonymous-0]

The welding tips start at $25 and go up with size.

I'm still looking.


Glenn F.

 

[504]

Maybe, Victors are $5.65 each

 

[T_Bone]

Hi Glenn F.

I've been using Welding Supply and Weldmart

Both seam to be reasonable priced and cheaper than local.

T_Bone

 

[Brad Gyde]

I probably have the same (or close) to what you have.. I have Concoa (Airco)

I used to get tips that came in a red/white box.. think it was american torch or something.. I run propane, which makes a difference.. but they offered a 1-piece tip as opposed to the normal 2-piece propane stuff.

Haven't bought one in about 2 years now, but I payed close to $20 then.

And yes, acetylene is better than propane (I know.. not the question, but I'm going to hear grief about it).. but it has done anything I've ever wanted to do

Brad

 

[Anonymous-0]

I doubt they're original Victor tips. There are good and bad replacement tips on the market. Dave

 

[Cas]

I grew up with Airco products. Have used them
for over 40 years. I watch ebay and buy all my
durable and consumables there. Sometimes I
bought junk, but overall it has been cost
effective. I buy a year or two ahead and usually
find some great deals.
Another thought, I trained my wife on Airco
products and good prices. She has brought home
some good stuff from garage sales. A lot of
garage sale people do not know what they have.