[Jewelry making - Article 00076] - Re: [Orchid] LP Tank and Fire Inspection

[James Binnion]

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    All fuel gases are an explosion waiting to happen. LP also known as
    propane is viewed as somewhat more dangerous due to its slightly
    heavier than air specific gravity. However acetylene can blow you sky
    high if it is allowed to exceed 15 psi in its gaseous form and from a
    chemical point of view much more unstable and likely to spontaneously
    explode than propane. Natural gas is responsible for more deaths then
    either of the two previous gases due to its ubiquitous nature. I
    guess what I am saying is you must absolutly treat all fuel gasses
    with the proper respect for the explosive energy potential present in
    them. As to your fire marshal their response will be driven first by
    local code so you need to find out if LP tanks are allowed in shops
    in your area. Second they will want to see that the tanks are
    properly secured and that you have the appropriate safety devices
    like fire extinguishers and possibly they will look for flashback
    arrestors. But if your equipment is properly installed and is allowed
    by local code there should be no problem.

Jim

James Binnion
jbin AT mokume-gane.com
James Binnion Metal Arts
http://www.mokume-gane.com
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