Not sure about the lifetime, but I'll take a look. What exactly would that mean if it does say lifetime? That stuff is all extras I recieved from my uncle. I have a brand new firepower oxyfuel 350 setup on the way. I was just wondering if I should use that oxygen arrestor on my tank when I get the new setup. The setup already comes with the small arrestors anyways. I was also reading the oxyfuel 350 torch is compatible with multiple fuels like propane. The tips I know must be changed. Does that mean just the torch is compatible, or is the regulator compatible with propane as well? I've read propane regulators are compatible with acetylene, but not the other way around. Then I've read acetylene regs can be used with propane. Which is it?
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Not sure about the lifetime, but I'll take a look. What exactly would that mean if it does say lifetime? That stuff is all extras I recieved from my uncle. I have a brand new firepower oxyfuel 350 setup on the way. I was just wondering if I should use that oxygen arrestor on my tank when I get the new setup. The setup already comes with the small arrestors anyways. I was also reading the oxyfuel 350 torch is compatible with multiple fuels like propane. The tips I know must be changed. Does that mean just the torch is compatible, or is the regulator compatible with propane as well? I've read propane regulators are compatible with acetylene, but not the other way around. Then I've read acetylene regs can be used with propane. Which is it?
Craptain
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You might be able to use your acetylene reg on propane depending on tank size. However a regulator used for propane should not be used for acetylene. The propane leaves a residue that is dangerous with acetylene. People do it but I would not. Get a dedicated regulator for each tank.
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I believe you are going to miss the amount of heat from acetylene, sooner than later. Acetylene is not dangerous. You are in complete control of the operation. Now driving your car is dangerous because you don't know what those other asses are going to do out there. Acetylene is not - you alone are in charge. As an experienced plumber it would seem you have the skills to manage safe and repeatable practices.
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What you want is collective opinion from people who use torches on a daily basis as a professional.
Go to welding web and re-start your search.
I was a pro for many, many years but my one opinion will be irrelevant as to your specific needs/wants and I wouldn't post on a mechanics forum even if I thought it was. There is a place for everything on these interwebs.
Go to welding web and re-start your search.
I was a pro for many, many years but my one opinion will be irrelevant as to your specific needs/wants and I wouldn't post on a mechanics forum even if I thought it was. There is a place for everything on these interwebs.
Craptain
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IF you don't go back and IF your regulator fits. I am not sure that a regulator for a B tank will fit. Do you have a barbecue propane tank? Check it out and see. I will be at my shop later today and will check it myself.
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trackwelder
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There is no need for the OP to go to another forum, we have or can get all the info he needs right here.
Yes you can use that regulator on propane or acetylene and it will work for most applications. I would not switch back and forth with it though. If you were on a commercial job site I would have the correct regulator for the intended fuel gas.
Smith has a line of torches stamped with "lifetime" on them. They will repair or replace the torch if it has any issues. I have had several repaired over the years and never a charge or any problems.
I would not use that old arrestor, get a set of new ones.
Just got home and the Firepower set had been delivered. Overall I'm pretty happy with it. I got home late today and didn't hook it up, but it's very well made. I was surprised to see the plastic handle though. I also noticed the flashback arrestors are assembled in Mexico and the cutting tip is made in China. Where the heck are the regulators and torch made? At least the hose is Goodyear. Is this how all Victor stuff is? I'm confident it will work just fine, I just thought Victor was made in Texas.
