Description
Comparison points and tradeoffs
When comparing TurboTorch 0386-0820 PL-12A Tip Swirl, Air Acetylene, Self Lighting with other Tips options, use this source-backed detail as the primary discriminator: Victor TurboTorch 0386-0820 PL-12A Tip Swirl, Air Acetylene, Self Lighting features an orifice screw that can be easily removed for simple cleaning or replacement, extending the life of the tip.
Use this second fact to evaluate the tradeoff: Tip size is 3/8 inch. A third point to compare across alternatives is: Process includes Air Acetylene.
Alternative-selection boundary
Choose an alternative when its stated identifiers, application, package, or specifications better match the requirement; no unverified competitor claim is introduced here.
Complete source-backed product details
Victor TurboTorch 0386-0820 PL-12A Tip Swirl, Air Acetylene, Self Lighting features an orifice screw that can be easily removed for simple cleaning or replacement, extending the life of the tip. Process includes Air Acetylene. Silver solder is 1-2 inches and the soft solder is 2-4 inches. The BTU is 3,360. Industrial applications are high capacity and HVAC. Tip size is 3/8 inch. Gas flow is 9 at 14 PSI SCFH and .76 at (0.9 BAR) M3/HR.
Source product highlights
| Brand | ESAB |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00716352139687 |
| Manufacturer | Victor |
| UPC | 716352139687 |




Customer –
Everything went very well. Awesome.
Razarsixfour –
Good
Kilroy238 –
what needs to be said. Heats the copper up really well and melts my silver. I sometimes use on smaller sized copper as well to heat it up quickly. Some of the guys at work use this for all their brazing except of course for larger sized pipes.
Dave zinger –
Works great
dave –
Be careful with this tip. It cannot be used to solder small pipe or used with the flame setting low, otherwise it burns the tip itself. This tip is designed for bigger diameter pipe and used at full flame.
Charlie –
F’n love it. Came on time. Works great
steve gibbons –
Heats up 1-1/8” copper faster than the smaller tips. Can’t comment on longevity of product yet, may update in a year if I remember.
Robert Barth –
Work great
jasin –
Great too
john muller –
Handy