I took my dremel to the top and gutted the middle, except the red lever, cleaned up the hole, and now it pours a nice predictable, strong, straight stream. It could leak out the lever hole if you tip it upside down way too far. It works awesome.
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There has gotta be other welding supply places around. There is 3 around here...1 local, Airgas, and Haun...and I live 40-50 miles from anywhere major....and by major I mean small cities.