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WSS · #1 11-04-2011, 07:54 PM

How do we clean or minimize the oil that has managed to get in the line of a Hypertherm air torch? I removed my oil filter thinking My compressor was not leaking any oil into the lines (needed to make some room), well not so. Finding small amounts of oil on the swirl ring now and it coincides with decreased nozzle life, down to 800 pierces from 1500 pierces on 3/16".

Can we use alcohol or something equally as explosive to clean out the oil?

Thanks,
WSS

jimcolt · #2 11-05-2011, 07:38 AM

I would suggest talking with Hypertherm tech service directly...I'm sure they have run into this issue before.

Jim Colt Hypertherm

AK-47 · #3 11-08-2011, 08:35 PM

Hi WSS,
If your compressor not leak, do you find where the oil comes from?
I think it is because you removed your oil filter.
Use some dishwashing liquid to clean the line and mount the filter on.
Then check it again.
Not use alcohol or fuel to clean, it can damage to the line.

John

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