[TheForge] Why an acetylene leak is not desirable

[Paul Novorolsky]

Nice,thanks. I didn't know they had those for CGA-510. I have one for my 
little CO2 that I use for my kegerator but never even thought there 
would be such a thing for acetylene...

On 12/8/11 9:05 AM, Paul wrote:
> I carried Presto-lite 'b' tanks in a work truck for years. Other than
> making sure the tanks are SECURELY fastened or strapped, at least make
> sure that the tank valve is off. 'B' tanks are notorious for leaking
> stem packings. If you are worried or just don't want to run out of gas
> when you most need it, plug the tanks.
>
> Just spoke to the folks at Western Enterprises and the said a CP-520 gas
> tight plug is available for the CGA-520 presto-lite tanks. If you need
> to transport a tank, these are a good idea. Comparable plugs are
> available for oxygen, acetylene and propane tanks.
> see:
> http://www.westernenterprises.com/enterprises/fit_chain.php#
>
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