[Jewelry making - Article 00494] - Re: [Orchid] Acetylene - Safety Information

[Mike Dibble]

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    Martha, I solder silver, gold, copper, you name it, all the time with
    an oxy/acetylene Little Torch. Although I don't have them, flashback
    arrestors are a good safety idea. The idea is to prevent a fire from
    reaching your regulator/tank and potentially causing BOOM! A remote
    possibility if you have safe, careful work habits...but the potential
    is always there and you can never guarantee that someone won't come
    along, turn some valves, etc. I think acetylene has a very strong,
    distinctive smell...I don't know if there are electronic leak
    detectors for acetylene. I check my fittings with some soapy solution
    anytime I hook up new bottles or change hoses. 

    Can't be too careful with this stuff! Best, Mike Dibble 

Black Horse Design
www.black-horse-design.com

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