[Jewelry making - Article 00163] - Re: [Orchid] LP Tank and Fire Inspection

[James Binnion]

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>     Well, it was a rhetorical question. I already know the answer. The
>     answer is that it's not allowed anywhere. LP tanks are so dangerous
>     no sane person, if he knew just how deadly these things are, would
>     EVER have a LP tank inside a shop! I refuse to work in any shop, or
>     even visit any shop where LP torches are being used. 

    It is allowed lots of places but you must check with your local fire
    code and insurance provider to determine if it is ok in your
    location. If you think acetylene is any safer go ask your welding
    supply for some of the wonderful pictures they probably have to show
    why you don't want to carry your acetylene tank in your car or in an
    enclosed van. While you are there ask to see the other safety photos
    they have to show just how dangerous any compressed fuel gas or
    oxygen tank is. A couple times a year you will read about explosions
    and fires caused by leaking natural gas. All fuel gases are
    explosive. It doesn't matter which one they all can kill you and
    others and make a big mess when they explode. One reason LP is
    dangerous is any idiot can go down to the big box store and buy a 5
    gallon tank and go down to the local gas station to get it filled
    and never encounter any safety and handling instructions or safety
    training. Safety with fuel gases requires knowledge training and
    constant vigilance. So if you think just because you don't work with
    LP that you are somehow safer you are just fooling yourself because
    the safety precautions to safely work with LP are the same ones you
    need to handle any fuel gas safely. 

    How many of you have and use leak check liquid to see if your tanks,
    valves and fittings are leak free? Do you use it after each time you
    change tanks or connect hoses? When is the last time you examined
    your hoses for wear or cracking? 

Jim

James Binnion
jbin AT mokume-gane.com
James Binnion Metal Arts
http://www.mokume-gane.com
360-756-6550
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