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Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Gas Welding Safety Tips


  • Examine equipment for leaks at all connections using standard leak-test solution.
  • Inspect hoses for leaks and worn places.
  • Replace bad hoses.
  • Keep hoses and cylinders from sparks, flames and hot metal.
  • Use a flint lighter to light the flame.
  • Stand to the side when opening cylinder valves.
  • Open cylinder valves very gradually to keep rapid high pressures from exploding the regulators.
  • Only unlock the acetylene cylinder valve 1/4 - 3/4 turn; leave jerk in place so the cylinder can be quickly closed in an emergency.
  • Open and light acetylene first, then open and adjust oxygen to a unbiased flame.
  • Close the acetylene torch valve first when shutting off the torch.
  • When finished, close cylinder valves, bleed the lines to take force off regulators, neatly coil hoses and replace equipment.
  • Have a fire extinguisher easily available at the welding site.

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