[TheForge] TheForge Digest, Vol 92, Issue 19

[Dave Mudge]

James,
I have used the same accet. regulator and hoses for years with no ill affect.
The propane tips do work a lot better than the accet. tips when using propane.
dave

On Thu, Sep 29, 2011 at 7:05 AM, Cindy and James
<jallcorn at suddenlink.net> wrote:
>
> I've had a propane cutting tip for years but used it only seldom,
> however since the acetylene boom, I dug it out and also bought a new MFN
> rosebud for my Victor torch.  It works well, albeit a bit differently
> from acetylene.  I can't tell much - if any - difference.  I use a "gas
> saver" device and as such keep the torch handles adjusted for the
> flame.  The gas saver has a pilot light to light the torch.  This
> doesn't work well w/ propane for some reason so I usually use the
> striker to light the torch.  On the other hand, the pilot light isn't
> perfect with acetylene either.  I haven't changed my regulator, still
> using the same one.
>
> James
>
> 1. Acetylene shortage -- alternatives -- details, anyone? (Bruce Freeman)
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