Question about oxy/acetylene torch...

[jimnickol1986]

I bought this set at an estate auction for $130, oxygen is empty and acetylene has some in it. My question is, when i open up my acetylene tank with the regulator CLOSED, the output gauge maxes out and it just pours out the tip. Are these regs hooked up wrong? Or is it a bad reg? This is how they were when i got them. Any input would be appreciated, Thanks

 

[rlitman]

What do you mean by "CLOSED"? You should unscrew the handle until it's almost falling out. If the output gauge jumps when you open the tank, then your regulator needs repair.

 

[jimnickol1986]

by closed i mean backed all the way out...im assuming my reg is no good...im able to score another set of gauges, so when i get them this weekend ill try them out

 

[Outlawmws]

remember not to completely empty the Ace. tank before refilling..

 

[jimnickol1986]

I took the reg apart and the little spring inside was stuck, so i took it apart and cleaned it, works like a charm! Thanks for the input guys

 

[WILD-BILL]

Since you need a refill on the Oxy anyways I would recommend setup up to the next size bottle.

You go through that a lot faster then Act especially when cutting.

 

[37ford4dr]

you know NO OIL on O/A rigs correct?

 

[rlitman]

you know NO OIL on O/A rigs correct?

He was talking about the acetylene regulator, not the oxygen. That's why I didn't chime in with a warning in capitol letters to take it to someone with experience.

 

[jimnickol1986]

what do you mean no oil?

 

[loosesideprop]

DO NOT USE ANY OIL ON THE REGULATORS, OR TOOLS OR RAGS THAT HAVE OIL ON THEM!!! I also wash my hands before using my torches. Oxygen, obviously, is an oxidizer. Pure oxygen mixed with oil makes a violent and very hot fire.

 

[jimnickol1986]

Oh ok, no I didn't use anything like that, I just took apart the acetylene reg not the oxygen