Problems with my Cricket

[Scubeadoo]

I remember a similar post a little while ago but cannot find it!

My cricket has suddenly started 'breathing' it runs o.k for a while then will suddenly 'flare' for a few seconds as if the propane has been turned up a little. It will then settle back and run O.k for a few minutes then flare again.
Eric the oxycon seems to be running normally.
I have a flashback arrestor in the propane line
Any ideas anyone

Marion

[helbels]

Have you cleaned out all his holes using the little wire you got with him?

[Lush!]

When this happens to me it seems to signal low propane or a low oxygen - but as its a Cricket, do also do as Helen suggested, as well as checking there's no obvious bits of soot that need knocking off the face of the torch.

[jammie]

This happened with my bobcat but it was the oxycon, the little ball was bouncing, can you watch to see what's happening with that.

[Madam Steph]

It will be the soot, prolly.
I often have to stop after a couple of hours and clean the holes.
I also make it part of my routine to clean after each session

[Scubeadoo]

Thanks Ladies.
Have been and poked all his little holes out as suggested
Now seems to be running quite happily.
After 2 years on a hothead which never seemed to need cleaning it did'nt occur to me that routine tlc would be needed!

Marion

[helbels]

Yep, the Cricket gets sooty.  You will actually see the soot build up on the face of the torch as you work. 

Just give him a little poke with the proddy thing every so often and all will be well!