[Jewelry making - Article 00471] - [Orchid] Acetylene - Safety Information

[Martha J. Mills]

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    I am in the process of setting up a bench at home and I am concerned
    about the safe use of Acetylene.  I have a Presto-lite torch and an
    acetylene B tank.  I intend to get a ventilation system called a
    Power Cat to divert soldering fumes.  

    1.  I recently read that acetylene should not be used with silver
    (http://www.c-f-c.com/specgas_products/acetylene.htm).  Is this
    true?  I have used it for silver in the past during formal
    instruction at a local university. 

    2.  Is a Flashback Arrestor necessary in this application (using
    ambient oxygen)?  If so, should it be installed at the regulator? 

    3.  Is there a device available to specifically detect acetylene gas
    leakage?  If so, where do I get it? 

    Any information available would be extremely appreciated.  Thanks,
    Martha 



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