Oxy / Acetylene set up question

[nonhog]

Everything I read and watch suggests checking for leaks at the fittings but beside Ivory mixed with water I have found no other suggestions.
(approved solution-whatever that is) Worst case I can wait til the weekday and stop by my LWS. Or run to Safeway and get Ivory?

Willing to wait but sure don't want to.

 

[Chevy-SS]

Soapy water is all that's needed, best leak detector out there, LOL. A little bit of dish soap (mixed with some water) in a spray bottle, then just lightly mist any areas you want to check. If you're really paranoid that your testing fluids aren't sufficient, then loosen one of the connections until you hear teensy leak, then spray to confirm that you're making bubbles. Then re-tighten and spray all fittings. No bubbles means you're good to go.

On my setup, I ALWAYS turn off the tank valves after each use, so I am not worried about tiny leaks anyway (I know I don't have any though).....

Good luck. Don't burn yourself too much! I love oxy/acet torches.

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[Olafur]

Mr Chevy-SS got your back.

Soap water will reveal any leaks.

 

[laser3kw]

I've used Windex in a pinch

 

[DekeT]

Ivory is one of the few soaps without a petroleum component. Only use approved bubble testers from your local welding shop or just Ivory soap to test for leaks. Any trace of petroleum or oil is explosive in the presence of pure oxygen.

 

[jhn9840]

Back in day I worked in a shipyard. We used what ever soap was available. Never a problem.

jhn9840
John

 

[Zeke]

The absolute best is bubble machine liquid reduced by 4 to 1 if your kids happen to have some. Otherwise a few drops to a spritzer and you've got it. I always keep a spray bottle full of distilled water on hand. When I test I then rinse and let air dry.