Harris Torch Accessory Striker; 1 EA 4300834

The Harris 4300834 is a torch striker used for lighting oxy fuel and air fuel torches.

A striker produces a spark by drawing a flint across a serrated steel cup, and it is the correct tool for lighting a torch.

The reason it matters is that the alternatives place the hand at the tip while gas is flowing. A lighter held near a torch tip has been exposed to the flame at ignition in numerous documented incidents, and disposable lighters contain pressurised fuel that can rupture. Matches place fingers even closer.

The striker's cup design also shields the flint and directs the spark, and it keeps the hand at a distance from the tip.

Technique matters slightly. The striker is positioned at the side of the tip rather than directly in front of the gas stream, so that the flame does not ignite toward the hand.

Flints wear and are replaceable, and a striker that no longer produces a good spark should have its flint changed rather than being persevered with, since repeated unsuccessful attempts allow unburnt gas to accumulate.

Accumulated fuel gas in a confined space before ignition is a genuine hazard, and the torch should not be left running unlit while a striker is fetched.

Keeping a striker with the torch outfit rather than loose in a bag means it is available when needed.

Confirm the striker suits the equipment, keep spare flints, and never light a torch with a lighter or match.

Brand

Harris

SKU

4300834

Category

Torch Accessories

Weight

0.14 lbs

Dimensions

12.00" x 6.50" x 6.50"

Price

$55.00

Availability

In stock

Rating

3.9 / 5.0