Harris welding torch, tips info

[kunkernator]

I have had an oxy/acetylene rig for a while now, I have a Harris handle, with a cutting torch (only ever had to use for cutting). Anyway, I want to venture in to brazing, and heating with the same handle.

My understanding is Harris requires a mixer in between the handle and the tip. I purchased a #5 welding tip, and a Harris compatible rosebud.

Now, what mixer do I need to buy? The best diagram I found is from McMaster Carr
http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/121/3404
And I assume that since I have a medium duty handle, I would need a D-85 mixer? I have found it for $25 on ebay, or $30 on Amazon.

Can someone confirm this, or clarify any misunderstanding I have?

Thanks!

 

[trackwelder]

They all require a mixer. Here is what the Smith brand looks like.
http://store.cyberweld.com/smwetipswse.html

 

[trackwelder]

Do you have the model # from the handle?

 

[kunkernator]

Do you have the model # from the handle?

"Made by Harris in Poland MODEL 16"

 

[Strouty]

If it was designed for cutting I would think it has the mixer built in. Usually you just unscrew the cutting torch from the body and add a rosebud or welding/brazing tips. Do you have any pictures? It may be an older style that is all one piece.

 

[Strouty]

All I can say is don't search "harris model 16" and then click images, it does not get you what you want.

 

[cowboy73]

I believe its a H16-E mixer.

https://weldingsupply.com/cgi-bin/einstein.pl?PNUM::1:UNDEF:X:9100787

 

[Strouty]

I guess I was on the wrong part, I was thinking the mixer was the valves on the body. My bad, but that search really threw me off my game.

 

[kunkernator]

I believe its a H16-E mixer.

https://weldingsupply.com/cgi-bin/einstein.pl?PNUM::1:UNDEF:X:9100787

Sweet, thanks! That makes sense.

I guess I was on the wrong part, I was thinking the mixer was the valves on the body. My bad, but that search really threw me off my game.

Strouty, I think you are right, generally. Victor torches have the mixer built in, but Harris do not. The mixer is in between the handle and tip.

 

[trackwelder]

The mixer is not in the handle of two piece torches. Quite a few torch companies build their welding and heating tips with the nozzle and mixer as one unit. Some have models that allow the nozzle to thread off the mixer. I prefer Smith which can be swapped with just your hand no wrench needed.

 

[Strouty]

The mixer is not in the handle of two piece torches. Quite a few torch companies build their welding and heating tips with the nozzle and mixer as one unit. Some have models that allow the nozzle to thread off the mixer. I prefer Smith which can be swapped with just your hand no wrench needed.

Smith is what I am used to. I haven't used a lot of other brands.

 

[trackwelder]

Check out this link for a ton of info
http://www.esabna.com/euweb/oxy_handbook/589oxy5_2.htm