How is a torch tip seal checked for a leak?
A) Place your finger over the end of the tip and spray the fitting with a leak detector.
B) Turn on the oxygen valve and spray the tip with leak-detecting solution.
C) Put the cutting head in the cooling tank and look for bubbles.
D) Clean the fitting with a dry clean rag, and tighten the fitting with a 12 in. adjustable wrench.

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Turning on the oxygen valve and spraying the tip with leak-detecting solution is the appropriate method for checking a torch tip seal for a leak. This allows for the detection of any gas escaping from the tip seal.

How Is a Torch Tip Seal Checked for a Leak