[TheForge] allstate oxy-propane torch

[Ralph E Douglass]

Andy Vida wrote:
> 
> Clyde Wynia wrote:
> >
> > Terry wrote:
> >
> > >how can allstate make the claim that oxygen comsumption will be less
> > >when using propane than when using acetylene when the chemistry of the
> > >gases clearly state otherwise?
> >
> > Very simple, it just does.
> 
>         Not much of an answer in terms of chemical science, though.
> 
>         Direct experience can be hard to argue with, but Terry does
>         pose a legitimate question as to the chemistry.  If indeed
>         the "established" chemistry contradicts real world experience,
>         then either the observations are wrong or extablished chemical
>         knowledge is wrong.  I don't see how they can both be right.

I would argue in favor of chemistry. Usually 'direct experience' is
rather, errrrr, shall we say less than perfect in exact measurement and
record keeping.
Just my 2 cents worth

Ralph
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