[Jewelry making - Article 00242] - Re: [Orchid] Safety Tips for Oxygen & Gas Tank

[Mark Shneyer]

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A couple more:

    Watch that your hand piece doesn't hit the regulators or possibly
    cut a hose when hanging freely with a bur or sanding disc. Depends on
    tank location. 

    Check your hoses periodically for damage. 

    Check the valve on the acetylene tank itself for leaks periodically
    and when you exchange for a refilled one. 

    Close the tank valves every night and check that they are closed
    again before leaving. 

    I don't bleed my regulators (most will probably disagree with this
    one) because: 

    * I don't hit the bladders with pressure every am (especially the O2
    tank) 

    * If I have lost pressure over the evening I know I have a leak in a
    line. 

    * Should there be a leak it is the same amount of fuel as if I bled
    them anyhow. 

Mark
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