[Jewelry making - Article 00088] - Re: [Orchid] Torches, oxygen and water torches in the UK

[Dave Arens]

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Hi Chris,

>       it is no longer possible to buy Bernzomatic oxygen canisters in
>     the UK, which is a shame as that is what I converted my Hoke torch
>     to run on. Getting a proper O2 bottle is not really an option due
>     to BOC's exorbitant bottle rental and delivery charges, and
>     realistically I do not use enough. 

    I'm not aquatinted with the economies & rules regarding  the sale &
    use of pressurized gas in other than the US. However, if you do a
    reasonable amount of work requiring  the use of  a fuel/oxy flame,
    you might look into the water torch as a possible solution. It
    breaks down water into hydrogen & oxygen through the use of
    electrolysis. The initial cost can be a bit high, but you'll not
    have to buy fuel gas or oxy again. 

    Another solution may be the use of an oxy concentrator. In the US
    the medical profession sometimes prescribes oxygen to assist folks
    who have breathing problems. One of the ways the oxy is provided is
    by an electric powered machine that concentrates the oxy in the air
    for breathing. These machines are sometimes available 'used'  after
    the initial user has gone on to a better life. 

Dave

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