[TheForge] Gas-saver problem

[JERRY FROST]

That's a good safety tip Steve, everybody should have a safe shut down method for their shop, ESPECIALLY flammable gasses.

My shop shut down involves making a complete round of everything powered or using pressurized gas before I turn the lights off. That typically means I've checked tank valves at least twice before my final round. 

So, how do the rest of you guys shut down for the evening or . . . ?

Frosty

----- Original Message -----
From: "Stephen Bloom" <sabloom at ironflower.com>
To: "lp brown" <lp.brown at verizon.net>, "Blacksmithing List Sponsored by ABANA" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2024 12:40:45 PM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Gas-saver problem

I'm using something similar to https://pmcsupplies.com/oxygen-acetylene-gas-saver.html
The idea is that you turn on the oxy and propane/acetylene and light the pilot light - when the torch is placed in the rest, the  gases are effectively turned off except for the pilot.  When you pick up the torch, the gases flow at whatever you set them to and you light off from the pilot.

Saves time and gas - and as a safety precaution, I move a paint cap (red if possible) from the propane value to a high spot nearby (the top of a desk lamp I use for lighting).  When shutting down at night, I can see the cap and remember I haven't turned off the pilot.
Steve
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