[AT] Torch kit

[Mike M]

Thanks John, I do have a dedicated welding supply store very close to 
me, I think I'll pay them a visit. As I understand it, there are 
valves/gauges that can hand both propane and acetylene, with some 
adapters I imagine. It sounds like the hose is also made of different 
material for propane and acetylene. Thank you to everyone for the insight.

Mike M


On 2/14/2016 3:46 PM, jtchall at nc.rr.com wrote:
> I've been taught both ways, cut the acetylene off 1st and the high pressure
> flow of the oxygen will keep the torch from popping. Cut the oxy off first
> and you won't get the pop, may roll a bunch of soot tags though. Don't know
> which is correct/safer--if either. We have back-flo, flash arresters or
> something like that on our torch at work, we added them years later.
>
> If you have a welding supply store near you, I would pay them a visit and
> talk with their sales staff. Personally, I would look into getting a new
> set-up that uses acetylene. With that you can do anything and you will be
> using what 99% of torch owners use. When you have a question or look to get
> rid of the torch years down the road, things will be easier. I'm not even
> going to debate about propane being cheaper, in your case it does not
> matter. You are not looking to slice up 100 pcs of old farm machinery that 4
> generations have left in the hedgerows of the family farm are you?  I
> probably don't use a tank a year of either.
>
> Regarding tanks, It cost more to rent, but they are somebody else's headache
> and whoever you rent from will keep them filled. If you decide to rent and
> then decide to get rid of your torch a few years down the road, tank
> disposal is easy.
>
> I would suggest whatever you get to have a friend or acquaintance with torch
> experience come by and show you how to use it. And for God's sake, wear
> cutting goggles when you are cutting. Tinted safety glasses are OK for
> warming bolts but weird stuff happens when you start cutting, especially
> with multiple pieces welded or bolted together. I got sprayed last year
> quite unexpectedly.
>
> John Hall
>
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