[TheForge] An oxygen generator?

[Jerry Frost]

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Subject: [TheForge] An oxygen generator?


> Clyde,
>
> Whoa!  An oxygen generator?  Please explain that.  It replaces the bottle
of
> O2 for use with a torch?  I'm familiar with an oxygen generator for home
use
> by patients who need oxygen.  Its about the size of a small window AC unit
> and makes a similar noise as it concentrates Oxygen from the air.  Is that
> the same thing?  What are the advantages other than no carrying of
bottles?
> Down side?
>
> Thanks,  Jeff Valentine
>
> Also, what does an All States torch set up cost and why do you need Two?
>
>


The only downside to an oxy generator besides being tied to one place is
psi. To cut thick stock you need pretty high pressure, my oxy gage is marked
to 140 psi and will go higher.

65psi will do fine until you get thicker than around 1 1/2" (as I recall)
and will still cut thicker if slowly. This is a good reason to keep an oxy
bottle around even if you have a generator.

Frosty
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