[Jewelry making - Article 00057] - Re: [Orchid] Smith oxy-acetylene Torch problem

[stevens]

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>         The oxygen on my Smith oxy-acetylene torch is acting as though
>     the line is plugged. 

    Remove line and torch tip.  Open the oxy valve on the torch. Set
    torch and hose aside for 10 minutes for some of the oxygen to go
    away. Blow through it to test. 

>         A small amount of oxygen is getting through, but not enough to
>     use the torch. There is plenty of oxygen left according to the
>     gauge, so I don't think this is the source of the problem. 

    Problem might be the regulator. The gauge could be stuck showing gas
    in the cylinder when there is none. With the hose still off, try
    easing a little gas through the regulator. You should be able to get
    it up so you hear a hiss.  Do not try to service a regulator
    yourself! (And, of course, never stand in front of the regulator
    when opening the oxygen valve, and make sure the regulator is closed
    when you open the valve -- forgetting this could damage the
    regulator. Do not try to repair a regulator yourself! Take it in to
    the welding supply house to be fixed. 

mbstevens
http://www.mbstevens.com

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