[Jewelry making - Article 00447] - [Orchid] Acetylene prestolite torch safety

[Sara Scheufele]

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Hi all,

    I have an air/acetylene prestolite torch in my home studio and am
    familiar with the everyday actions needed to use it to make my
    jewelry but am now feeling a little bit nervous and unknowledgeable
    about the real fire and safety risks. I've taken many jewelry
    classes but feel that I haven't learned the nitty gritty about torch
    systems. Any feedback and/or advice for the following questions
    would be greatly appreciated. 

    1) How toxic is the acetylene? I use the torch in a small room in my
    home. I open the window and sometimes use a fan but should I be
    doing more? Should I be wearing a respirator? 

    2) How dangerous is it really to have this tank in my home? I am
    very cautious but obviously one can never know what's going to
    happen. Would there be a huge explosion if there were to be a fire
    in my home? What would happen if the tank was dented? 

    I know I should have inquired about these things earlier and have
    tried doing research online, etc. but I feel that the answers so far
    have been very varied and vague. I wish that these topics were
    discussed more in jewelry making classes. Any recommendations for
    workshops, books, or websites with pertinent information would also
    be greatly appreciated. 

Thank you!
Sara
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