[TheForge] Torch, Propane

[Peter Fels And Phoebe Palmer]

While the older regulators were made with material that seems to 
tolerate either gas...i wouldn't bet on a newer one doing so. Its 
a question of the rubber/plastic used for the diaphragm and the 
seats . In this saves pennies, bean counter aided design era, i 
worry about that...pf

paul wrote:
> Ron Childers wrote:
>> I've used the same acetylene regulator with propane for 15 years with no
>> problems- a #3 propane tip for the big Smith for serious cutting and the
>> small Victor as-is for localized heating, etc. Ron C
> 
> No problem with the regulator, but the concern is with the hose.
> Here is one source to view.
> 
> http://www.weldingmag.com/323/Issue/Article/False/45963/Issue
> 
> I will admit to having broken this rule but that is a personal risk I 
> chose to take, and doesn't make it a good practice.
> bad plumber...
> 
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