[Jewelry making - Article 00808] - Re: [Orchid] LPG Torch Problems

[Judy Willingham]

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    Ed Howard suggests using natural gas (NG) as an alternative to LPG -
    and I agree that if available, it is a clean alternative.  However,
    it is NOT necessary to invest in a pressure booster for the NG to
    work in silver and gold.  Casting and platinum work require greater
    temperatures, then the booster becomes useful. 

    I've used NG for years straight out of the low pressure supply line
    to the furnace.  I have a 20#  bottle of compressed oxygen and a
    Hoch torch. Simple. Cheap. No fouling or problems. 

My US$.02 on that.
Judy in Kansas

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