Frog8fly

15 hours ago, Andres Bello said:

Since you have 2 regulators, have you tried plugging the torch directly into the tank regulator itself (brass coloured hose)? Or is it not possible to detach the torch from that second regulator (black hose)?

 

On another point, not related to your specific problem: By googling the brand of the gas cylinder, I would guess that you are located in Chile. Your country's regulations might be different, but I'm close enough to at least warn you. In Argentina at least, gas cylinders are a mix of butane and propane, with the smaller tanks (10/15kg) being mostly butane (and the 45kg being mostly propane). If you live in a very cold area, this might cause more frequent cases of tank freezing or low pressure, especially if you ever happen to use a bigger burner.

Do you think it would be safe to run the torch off of the first regulator on the tank? What's the worst that could happen?

11 hours ago, Andres Bello said:

Since you have 2 regulators, have you tried plugging the torch directly into the tank regulator itself (brass coloured hose)? Or is it not possible to detach the torch from that second regulator (black hose)?

 

On another point, not related to your specific problem: By googling the brand of the gas cylinder, I would guess that you are located in Chile. Your country's regulations might be different, but I'm close enough to at least warn you. In Argentina at least, gas cylinders are a mix of butane and propane, with the smaller tanks (10/15kg) being mostly butane (and the 45kg being mostly propane). If you live in a very cold area, this might cause more frequent cases of tank freezing or low pressure, especially if you ever happen to use a bigger burner.

Your right. I'm currently living in Chile. I never messed with propane in the states before moving down here. 

Do you guys think it would be safe to run the torch off of the first regulator on the tank? What's the worst that could happen?

@VainEnd84 The regulator on the tank pops on and off. I assumed it was a necessary adapter. Before I spend money to buy a tank that I can directly hook my hose to without a regulator, is this most likely the cause of my problems? 

@ThomasPowers The second regulator that is directly on the tank, I assumed, was just an adapter? How else would I connect my regulator to the tank? 

@ThomasPowers How likely is this to be the cause?

My forge is going to be small indeed. I intend to only make knives. Probably a little bit bigger than a paint can. 

I could try hooking it up without a regulator. I'm a little hesitant on that one. 

@WoodnMetalGuy Unfortunately, I do not have the specifications. I will try lowering the pressure and report back asap.

@WoodnMetalGuy I lowered the PSI. It was still having troubles. It actually lit after lowering it, but the flame was right after the air hole! 

I bought a bran new propane torch for 30 bucks. It will be for my gas forge, once I can figure out why it won't stay lit! 

The torch is hooked up to a PSI regulator, 0-20 PSI. Here is the regulator : https://www.amazon.com/GASPRO-Pressure-Propane-Adjustable-Regulator/dp/B01M4SA4PG/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1487707210&sr=8-16&keywords=psi+regulator

I turn the psi all the way up and light the torch, and it instantly dies. After fooling around, I figured out that covering the air holes on the burner keeps the flame alive, but burns very slowly, obviously..

The moment I move my hand off of the air holes, the flame goes out. What is going on here?!

Pictures of the torch :