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0386-0833 - TurboTorch PL-5ADLX-B Extreme Air Acetylene Torch Kit CGA 520

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OVERVIEW

Technical Overview of the TurboTorch PL-5ADLX-B Extreme Torch Kit

The TurboTorch PL-5ADLX-B (SKU: 0386-0833) is a comprehensive air-acetylene torch outfit designed for professional plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration applications. This kit is engineered around the Extreme series Swirl Combustion Technology, which optimizes the fuel-air mixture to produce a high-intensity flame capable of rapid heat transfer. The system operates solely on acetylene gas using atmospheric air for combustion, eliminating the logistical requirement for high-pressure oxygen cylinders on the job site. The kit is configured for use with "B" style acetylene tanks, utilizing a CGA 520 connection on the included regulator.

At the core of this outfit is the G-4 torch handle and the PL-5A self-lighting tip. The G-4 handle features an ergonomic design with a quick-disconnect mechanism, allowing operators to switch between different tip sizes rapidly without tools. The PL-5A tip is equipped with a built-in piezo ignition system, rated for up to 100,000 lighting cycles, and carries a 3-year manufacturer warranty on the trigger mechanism. This self-igniting feature significantly improves workflow efficiency by removing the need for external strikers or flint lighters.

Performance specifications for the PL-5ADLX-B are tailored for standard copper tubing sizes found in residential and commercial installations. The unit provides a soft soldering capacity of up to 1-1/2 inches (38mm) and a silver brazing capacity of up to 3/4 inches (19mm). The included AR-B regulator ensures consistent gas flow and pressure control, while the 12-foot AH-12 hose provides ample reach for working in confined spaces or on ladders. Safety features include color-coded O-rings (red for acetylene) to prevent cross-connection with other fuel gases like MAP-Pro or Propane.

Kit Components:

  • Regulator: Model AR-B (CGA 520 connection for B-tanks).
  • Handle: Model G-4 with quick disconnect.
  • Tip: Model PL-5A Extreme Self-Lighting.
  • Hose: Model AH-12, 12-foot length, A-connection.
  • Accessories: Cylinder wrench and instruction manual.
Additional Information
Brand:TurboTorch
Fuel Gas:Acetylene
Item:Plumber Torch
Packaging Description:pack-of-1
Gas Service:Air Acetylene
Tank Connection:CGA 520 (B-Tank)
Soft Solder Capacity:Up to 1-1/2 in (38mm)
Silver Braze Capacity:Up to 3/4 in (19mm)
Tip Included:PL-5A Self-Lighting
Hose Length:12 ft
Handle Model:G-4
Regulator Model:AR-B

INCLUDED

  • AR-B Acetylene Regulator (CGA 520)
  • G-4 Quick Disconnect Torch Handle
  • PL-5A Self-Lighting Tip
  • AH-12 Acetylene Hose (12 ft)
  • Cylinder Wrench
  • Instruction Manual

APPLICATIONS

  • Plumbing installations and repairs
  • HVAC refrigerant line brazing
  • Refrigeration system maintenance
  • Copper tube soldering
  • General heating applications

FAQ

This kit includes an AR-B regulator with a CGA 520 connection, which is designed to fit standard Acetylene "B" tanks (40 cu ft).

No, this is an air-acetylene torch. It uses the oxygen present in the atmospheric air for combustion, so no separate oxygen cylinder is required.

The included PL-5A tip is rated for silver brazing copper tubing up to 3/4 inch (19mm) in diameter.

Yes, the PL-5ADLX-B is excellent for soft soldering and has a capacity of up to 1-1/2 inches (38mm).

Yes, the PL-5A tip is replaceable. The G-4 handle features a quick-disconnect design that accepts any TurboTorch Extreme series self-lighting tips.

TurboTorch offers a 3-year warranty on the self-lighting trigger mechanism.

The kit comes with an AH-12 hose, which is 12 feet long.

No, this specific kit and its regulator are designed for Acetylene only. Propane or MAP-Pro requires different tips and regulators.