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Oxygen-Acetylene: "What Could Possibly Go Wrong?!" - Kevin Caron

From www.kevincaron.com - Artist Kevin Caron shares some of the things you want to do - and not do - when using an oxygen-acetylene torch ....
A viewer wrote and asked Caron about some of the things to look at, be aware of - what could possibly go wrong - with an oxygen-acetylene torch, which both welds and cuts.
One of the first things to do when you buy a new oxygen-acetylene unit or set one back up after a while, is to inspect your hoses, especially where they make sharp bends, such as near the regulator. Look for any cracks in the liner. If they're cracked, get rid of them. Don't even keep them around. They could start to leak and cause a fire, and then, as Caron says, "You're running out the door with your hair on fire and making all kinds of weird noises."
Next, Caron recommends you check your whole system for leaks every time you get the unit out to use it. Put some water and a few drops of dish soap into a squirt bottle. Turn on your valves to get pressure in the system, and spray all of your connections, even on the torch handle and body itself. If bubbles appear, you have a leak. Turn everything off and fix any leaks.
Another thing to keep in mind when using an oxygen-acetylene torch is that you have plenty of hose. Don't bring the bottles right next to where you are working. If you do, your hose usually ends up coiled beneath you where sparks and molten metal are falling, and you have two bottles that are basically bombs sitting right next to you. Keep the gas bottles at a distance, and extend the hose so you're not tripping on it or dripping hot metal on it.
Also be careful to use the right safety gear. After all, you're dealing with explosive gases, molten metal and flying sparks. Caron emphasizes that you need dark safety glasses, not clear ones. You also need to wear leather gloves, preferably heavy welding gloves with gauntlets. Don't try to use work gloves that have mesh backs, which sparks go right through. Using the right gloves helps prevent burning yourself or setting your gloves on fire. Also wear cotton clothes or a leather apron or sleeves. Closed-toe leather shoes - not sneakers, not flip flops, not barefoot - are a must. Dress for the job so you don't get hurt.
Another big discussion with oxygen-acetylene is how far you open the valves on the bottles. Caron likes to open his a quarter-turn, so if there is ever a problem, he can turn it off quickly and easily. The valve has a seal above and below the outlet. The bottom seal keeps the gas in the bottle and out of the regulator. As soon as you open the valve, it pressurizes the regulator. The top seal seals the shaft of the valve to keep gas from coming out of the top. So a lot of guys like to open the valve all the way and bottom that upper seal out at the top of the valve body. But if there's a problem, you have to turn the valve all the way off to shut it. Caron says there's a lot of controversy about this issue, and that people should do whatever works for them.
Finally, when you're done using the unit, do you leave pressure in the system or bleed it off in the system between the valve and the torch itself? Caron likes to leave the pressure on for about a half hour. Then he can look at the gauges to make sure the readings haven't changed. If the pressure reading has dropped, he has a leak. If this happens, get that soapy water and find the leak. If the readings don't change, the system is tight, and you can open your torch and bleed off the pressure.
One last thing: if you're not using your oxygen-actylene unit for a couple of days, put the safety caps on the bottles and remove your regulators and coil them up out of the way. You can leave the bottles chained to the cart, and put it out of the way. If you leave the regulators on and the torch cart gets knocked over, you have a good chance of snapping off the regulator or the valve. "That's not good," says Caron.
Caron says he hopes that gives viewers something to think about - you can comment below the video. Please also subscribe to Channel Kevin and come out to Caron's site at www.kevincaron.com to see more how-to videos, Caron's sculptures and subscribe to his newsletter.

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  • @fatboyfester
    @fatboyfester10 жыл бұрын

    Never use oil or grease on any part of your regulators ! I had a friend in tech school who worked at a Garage during the day and the adjusting t handle on the oxygen regulator was hard to turn so the bosses kid greased it. When my friend turned the tank on to use the torch the regulator exploded and he lost part of two fingers !!

  • @RalphDratman
    @RalphDratman10 жыл бұрын

    Excellent safety tips with full explanations. Good job Kevin!

  • @flaplaya
    @flaplaya8 жыл бұрын

    This is good... I don't see anyone else stressing safety with the Oxy-Acetylene rig. I've had one mishap where a previous regulator (that was cranked up on a dead bottle of acetylene) was refitted to a new bottle. The person I was working with (my brother) wasn't trained to do this check list and I feel it almost costed us our lives. One hose blew up and the flashback was luckily stopped at the regulator. If it had gone into the acetylene bottle, I know without doubt I wouldn't be here today. The flashback was ultra violent, it created a huge bang. Know what you are messing with! 8 PSI for acetylene and I like 11-20 PSI on the oxygen side. Go above those numbers if you are feeling stupid.

  • @izzycamaro
    @izzycamaro5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great video on safety and how to deal with the Oxygen/Acetylene tanks.

  • @TheDadPenfield
    @TheDadPenfield5 жыл бұрын

    You have oxygen and acetylene confused. Oxygen you open all the way because it is not dangerous and is very high pressure and the valve needs to be seated. Acetylene is low pressure and the valve does not need to be seated but is dangerous. On acetylene you open only 1/4 turn so you can turn it off quickly. Oxygen you open completely, acetylene only 1/4 turn.

  • @chisholmranch1
    @chisholmranch19 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kevin......... Great thoughts of the day.

  • @CodeFoxAus
    @CodeFoxAus10 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video. Thanks Kevin.

  • @MrHeiss-my3co
    @MrHeiss-my3co9 жыл бұрын

    Kevin ! Thanks for all the help ! I learned a lot from your videos ! Refreshed my memories of my high school days in metal shop ! Also safety , the most important part of welding ! Thanks again !

  • @MrHeiss-my3co

    @MrHeiss-my3co

    9 жыл бұрын

    I bought a Lincoln 100 amp flux core welder and a Lincoln oxyacetylene kit ! I was wondering where to get the bottles filled without kill my bank account ! I will be doing light automotive work with them ! Thank you for all of your help ! You have been a blessing to me ! God bless you ! I love you teaching and sence of humor !

  • @MrHeiss-my3co

    @MrHeiss-my3co

    9 жыл бұрын

    Where can I find reasonable welding gas ?

  • @claytonstoyka9633
    @claytonstoyka96333 жыл бұрын

    Great tips, as someone who trains new technicians in the intermodal industry, I will show this video to them to teach torch basics

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    3 жыл бұрын

    Please do!

  • @MrHeiss-my3co
    @MrHeiss-my3co9 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Kevin , I bought three fire extinguishers , two of the 10# and one 5# ! But if one of those bottles go off , I don't think I will have time to use them ! Lol. They really make a , "BIG BOOM" ! I checked on KZread ! I will practice safety at all times ! Thank you , for all of the great tips and lessons on safety !

  • @Cope1024
    @Cope102410 жыл бұрын

    Kevin, I have been using O/A since 1070, and just watched a Victor O/A safety video. On the O2 cylinder, you ALWAYS backseat the valve when in use. Opening slowly at first is correct in case there is a problem. The Acetylene is only opened 1/2-1 turn ( just enough to get full pressure on the high side gauge). If it hits the fan, it will be the Acetylene, and there in lies the need for a quick shutdown. ( as you run out the door, yell to The Voice to shut it down)

  • @AXNJXN1

    @AXNJXN1

    Жыл бұрын

    Correct! I have no earthly why he states, 'Some guys believe you need to open it up...'. YOU DO. It's a counterseat design so, those 'some guys' are completely industry correct! His recommendation is a pure safety concern.

  • @peterford9369
    @peterford93697 жыл бұрын

    Good suggestions.

  • @MrHeiss-my3co
    @MrHeiss-my3co9 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kevin ! I live in Gardena , Ca. We have a Praxair in Torrance also Redondo Beach ! I told you you are a blessing ! Thanks again ! I'll try not to burn the house down ! Fire extinguisher is next on my list ! Lol

  • @geraldestes2470
    @geraldestes247010 жыл бұрын

    thnx kc > informative. ive been considering re-aquiring the skills and old school o/a equipment for brazing mostly, (noticed yours is set up for cutting like most ive seen). also witnessed a guy using a mini set-up, he ran small alloy filler rod beads on the tops of aluminum beer cans at a motorcycle swap met..coulda, shoulda but thought the better of it since never had super success with a normal sized set-up. anyway thanks.

  • @VisorBlue
    @VisorBlue10 жыл бұрын

    Good info, thanks! You didn't mention if I should dust mine off from time-to-time. :-)

  • @genghisman39
    @genghisman3910 жыл бұрын

    What's your opinion of the mini oxygen acetylene kits like tractor supply sells? I'm looking into one since I don't have the room for full sized tanks and I wouldn't use them every day.

  • @SoulessDeath666
    @SoulessDeath6663 жыл бұрын

    i like your video, great advice!!!! very imformative and simple.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @w056007568
    @w05600756810 жыл бұрын

    Most useful thanks.

  • @CharlesStruble
    @CharlesStruble10 жыл бұрын

    Very good info! Good argument on the bleed, no bleed issue. Sorta missed "The Voice's" input though...

  • @williamwhite1596
    @williamwhite15962 жыл бұрын

    Thank you ! God Bless !!!

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same to you!

  • @ht3oldnavy
    @ht3oldnavy6 жыл бұрын

    thank you for the refresher training. most valuable and for most easy things to forget when working with torches we may regret later

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! Don't forget to give me a like please!

  • @nikleigh456
    @nikleigh4565 жыл бұрын

    hi thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. I have a question about storing my tanks.if I keep my tanks out in the garage were it gets really cold .would that make a difference as far as safety and performance?

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    5 жыл бұрын

    Not that I am aware of.

  • @kentrockwoodtyler8798
    @kentrockwoodtyler87987 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. I'm an artist and work mostly in concrete and metal. You have some kewl designs. I took 5 classes at a local community college to learn how to weld properly. My MIG and my Plasma Cutter don't bother me much, but I have a healthy fear of them. The the torch. I often read the whol chapter the night before I use it. LOL, I know that sounds stupid, but damn.....I have a realllllllly healthy FEAR of that and sometimes we humans, no matter how skilled make some dumb mistakes. Thanks for the the video. I checked out your website. Pretty kewl stuff man. I subscribed to your facebook page too. And will subscribe here too. My creative side has been put on hold for a couple of years due to a very bad back, but hopefully that will change soon and I can get back to doing what I love to do after I get my stem-cell injections in my spine. Alread got them in my bad knee and it works great. Have a good one.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words. Heal well.. And thanks for watching..

  • @gabiladarlington1456
    @gabiladarlington1456 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    Жыл бұрын

    Welcome, thanks for watching and posting.

  • @Openairgarage
    @Openairgarage10 жыл бұрын

    It's also a good idea to have a good charged portable fire extinguisher close by whenever you are working with the torch set up. If we are working outside of our welding area on a job or equipment we put an extra guy on fire watch duty just in case.

  • @forhadkhan9987

    @forhadkhan9987

    6 жыл бұрын

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  • @forhadkhan9987

    @forhadkhan9987

    6 жыл бұрын

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  • @forhadkhan9987

    @forhadkhan9987

    6 жыл бұрын

    হি দতহকাওচিরপকগদতকম। ত৮৮৮গয়প্বেসাগজকভ। উ৮ঃ+()

  • @thatlittleworkshop
    @thatlittleworkshop10 жыл бұрын

    Great video :) I think we have all done the molten metal chicken at least once in our lives lol Thanks again, Ian Little

  • @Brad1237202
    @Brad123720210 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing Kevin! What is your opinion on the Everlast inveter welders? I just bought an Everlast dual voltage 140.

  • @Brad1237202

    @Brad1237202

    10 жыл бұрын

    Hey Kevin, I haven't received it yet, but it's an Everlast 140A dual voltage inverter welder. It has great reviews, and I cannot wait for it to arrive. For the amount of welding I do, I couldn't justify spending over $1,000 for a Miller or Lincoln. Though, I do have a straight 240 volt ThermalArc 181i inverter welder that I love. Love your videos!

  • @rh5207
    @rh52073 жыл бұрын

    Oh I thank you for the information give out but I didn't catch on the acetylene how much pressure supposed to be 14 oz 14 lb don't remember I graduated in 76 have a good 2021 be safe

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    3 жыл бұрын

    I normally run mine at 14. thanks for watching and posting .

  • @alannorthcarolina1776
    @alannorthcarolina1776 Жыл бұрын

    Inspect, connect, check, adjust: Setup, lighting and use. Then off, off, bleed, bleed, screw out.

  • @VladFredK
    @VladFredK5 жыл бұрын

    Mr Kevin Do you have a video or can you make one or at least explain here what happens when you go over 15 psi on acetylene and when you draw more then 1/7 of acetylene from small cylinder like B tank. Can you safely cut with B tank? Thank you. Vladimir

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    5 жыл бұрын

    Let me do some research and see what I can do.

  • @stephenbarnes9568
    @stephenbarnes956810 жыл бұрын

    inline flash arrestors, ensure cylinders are secure in their cart and not just free standing, check for heat in Acet cylinder, what to do if hot. Wear pants outside of boots, failing to coil up hoses after work finished. All could be added to a good video thanks

  • @Rs500ybd
    @Rs500ybd4 жыл бұрын

    No mention Sir Of How to spot if Decomposition Takes place . On how the Cylinder will tell you By resonating . Good video Nice Tig sat there .

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and posting. No idea how to tell if the cylinder is decomposition on the inside. The bottles has inspection dates on them and they get a new one every 5 years. If they fail they are sent to the scrap yard.

  • @Rs500ybd

    @Rs500ybd

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@KevincaronSculpture Oh Don' t Worry the cylinder will tell you when decomposition is under way they physically Vibrate Resonate when they get to that stage it's time to leave the immediate area because they will let go soon after and remove the roof .

  • @dustinshort6207
    @dustinshort62077 жыл бұрын

    what size bottles should I get? I've never done oxy-acetylene before and work in a small metalwork/mechanic shop and mostly do stuff on the weekends.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    7 жыл бұрын

    I perfer the 5 foot tall ones.. Or whatever your budget can handle.

  • @andysahs1599
    @andysahs15993 жыл бұрын

    Never transport Oxygen or mainly Acetylene cylinders of any kind inside a car or any vehicle that is enclosed use a pickup truck or non enclosed trailer and make sure they are upright and secured.

  • @janisjordan5510
    @janisjordan55102 жыл бұрын

    Whats wrong if the pop off want reset on a small cutting torch?

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    2 жыл бұрын

    You either have a leak or you are just not right on the settings. A little more of both or less. All depends on the tip size. Maybe check the specs on that tip to make sure you are set right?

  • @txmyocastor
    @txmyocastor5 жыл бұрын

    Never knew Tom Arnold knew so much about Oxygen-Ace welding

  • @anthonyskorner4511
    @anthonyskorner45114 жыл бұрын

    Maybe a video on your steps to installing regulator on a tank.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great idea! Thanks for posting.

  • @Ruipacheco10
    @Ruipacheco107 жыл бұрын

    question should I use hoses, torch,regulators that have been stored outside?

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    7 жыл бұрын

    check for cracks or splits.. If none go for it.. if found, toss and get a new set of hoses..

  • @robertparry1274
    @robertparry12743 жыл бұрын

    Hi I need help, I set my oxy/ acet system up all worked fine. Went to use today and no gas seems to go through pipes.... I'm well confused. Regulators are fine and bottles both full. Any advice would be great...

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    3 жыл бұрын

    Start at the bottles, remove the regulator and crack open the valve. Gas flows? Hook up regulator and remove hose. Try again. Gas flow? It's the hose or the torch. No gas flow it's the regulator. My bet is the regulator is bad.

  • @kennethmassey534
    @kennethmassey5343 жыл бұрын

    Great ipractical nstructuctions👍

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @arcturusbbqsausagemaking2435
    @arcturusbbqsausagemaking24357 жыл бұрын

    Very Informative If you are not experienced in using an oxy acetylene torch set have someone experienced show you how to use them . a full oxygen bottle is about 2200 lbs per square inch coming out of a hole the size of a pencil . they sell oxygen and acetylene safety covers that protects your regulator & valve they clamp on your bottle neck . we are talking about two gases that when mixed are the most volatile mixture on the face of our planet.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    7 жыл бұрын

    Good point! You have a bomb sitting on that cart!

  • @lonewolf333

    @lonewolf333

    6 жыл бұрын

    There's pics floating around the internet showing the aftermath of an acetylene bottle blowing up inside a plumbing truck, after it had leaked and the guy had used his keyfob to unlock the door. Pieces of the van and the boat next to the van were on the roof three houses away. The van looked more like the T1000 in Terminator 2 when he got hit by that grenade launcher.

  • @winnielessin169
    @winnielessin1695 жыл бұрын

    I've got an everlast plasma cutter. Now need an OA kit.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    5 жыл бұрын

    They do come in handy sometimes. Thanks for posting Winnie.

  • @14sickboy
    @14sickboy9 жыл бұрын

    So i wanna know what happens if you drop off the cylinders ? Do both explode?

  • @jeffrobison2013

    @jeffrobison2013

    4 жыл бұрын

    if you happen to break the valve off on the oxygen, which can be at 2000 psi on a full tank you will have a missile till the pressure is gone. i have seen them go thru block walls,

  • @natas0733
    @natas07332 жыл бұрын

    My acetylene working pressure is stuck on like 26 psi... it's roaring inside... i backed the t handle ALL the way out... no effect. Im Judy gonna ride it out and hope it doesn't level my garage. I don't know what tp do. Yes i shut the tank off too

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    2 жыл бұрын

    Pull the gauges and get them rebuilt! Your local welding supply should be able to help with this.

  • @natas0733

    @natas0733

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KevincaronSculpture yea im gonna do that but at the moment i was stuck. Envisioning a sooty, still smoking rubble pile that used to be my shop and 100s of thousands of dollars in equipment.

  • @lacihalasz
    @lacihalasz3 жыл бұрын

    What about transportation? Why only in vertical position not horizontal?

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    3 жыл бұрын

    To tell the truth I have no idea!

  • @Jack-jh2lg
    @Jack-jh2lg5 жыл бұрын

    I like the way you talk with your hands.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    5 жыл бұрын

    I am bad about that! If I put my hands in my pocket I can't say anything!

  • @jesuscolazo1114
    @jesuscolazo111410 жыл бұрын

    Hi like your video but I'm a first time welder just got a 180 dual lincoln I need gas bottles harbor freight has them but worried are they any good

  • @fatboyfester

    @fatboyfester

    10 жыл бұрын

    Check with your welding supply all of the ones around me will not fill the Harbor Freight tanks or accept them for exchange.

  • @jesuscolazo1114

    @jesuscolazo1114

    10 жыл бұрын

    Thank you both

  • @martinsemrok
    @martinsemrok7 жыл бұрын

    Check valves? On bottles (regulators) or torch? Or both?

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    7 жыл бұрын

    Not a bad idea. I need to get a set myself. They go on the torch handle.

  • @stevendeatley4878
    @stevendeatley48786 жыл бұрын

    I USTA BRAZE WITH SILVER SODER AND THE WELDING COMPANY THAT SOLD US THE GAS HAD US USEING A BACKFIRE DEVICE ON OUR TANKS AND TOLD US THAT WE SHOULD NEVER RUN THE ACETYLENE TANK BELOW 50PSI WHILE WE WAS WORKING

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    6 жыл бұрын

    Important tip right there! Thanks for posting!

  • @goldsilverjunkie
    @goldsilverjunkie23 күн бұрын

    I bought some portable oxy acetylene torch to melt gold&silver. I bought some flashback arresters for the tanks and for my torch and I’m still terrified to use it

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    23 күн бұрын

    Just go slow and practice. You got this!

  • @MARTIALCOMBATIVES
    @MARTIALCOMBATIVES7 жыл бұрын

    just picked up some sued torches and regulators on is a smith vintage i keep reading smith has life time warranty but they won't fix it, the torches are unidweld and UL, i cna't find UL seems to be a knockoff radnor i think , and one heavy duty victor, i'm afraid to light them until i know they are good, how can i check them ' / one guy told me to get o rings at ace hardware if o rings leak wouldn't i see it with soapy water? if no leak is there any danger? will it just pop or blowup ?? thanks

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    7 жыл бұрын

    Look at the orings to make sure they are there and not broken. Blow air through the torch body and tips to make sure they are open/not clogged. Look at the hose to make sure not cracked or cut. Put regulators on gas bottles and turn adjustment screws all the way out- but do not remove from regulator body. Check for leaks, no leaks,, put all together and check for leaks again.. No leaks,,,, fire her up!! If any time you find a problem have the torch rebuilt first or get new hose or ....

  • @MARTIALCOMBATIVES

    @MARTIALCOMBATIVES

    7 жыл бұрын

    theya re open when hooked up gas flows, o rings look very compressed and on the big vicotor has a line/ contact point in it o rings are flush, not over the groove

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    7 жыл бұрын

    The victor "might" still be okay.. Only way to know is fire it up.. or just get it rebuilt before hand..

  • @MARTIALCOMBATIVES

    @MARTIALCOMBATIVES

    7 жыл бұрын

    thanks $80 for a rebuild happy thanksgiving

  • @earthstewardude
    @earthstewardude5 жыл бұрын

    Tom Arnold sure has a nice workshop!

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wouldn't know. Never seen it.

  • @MARTIALCOMBATIVES
    @MARTIALCOMBATIVES7 жыл бұрын

    happy thanksgiving

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    7 жыл бұрын

    And to you and yours!

  • @Bouzoukiellas
    @Bouzoukiellas4 жыл бұрын

    How do you store the regulators when not in use? Do you need to worry about dust getting inside the connections?

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mine are in a cabinet in the tool room. Door closed and the adjustment screw backed off. If I can find the caps for the ends I put them on as well. If I need to use one I just crack the bottle valve for a second to blow the valve out before I put the regulator on and do it again before I put the hose on. Great question!

  • @Bouzoukiellas

    @Bouzoukiellas

    4 жыл бұрын

    Kevin Caron, Artist mine never came with caps. And I’d hate for my oxygen regulator to get dust inside it and blow up

  • @robertstack2144
    @robertstack21443 жыл бұрын

    I have an asbestos apron, works like a charm, wished I could find asbestos gloves

  • @johngnipper8768

    @johngnipper8768

    2 жыл бұрын

    Asbestos face masks are a good idea too , you should try asbestos cigarettes too ,they last forever

  • @robertstack2144

    @robertstack2144

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@johngnipper8768 don't smoke, not good for you

  • @johngnipper8768

    @johngnipper8768

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@robertstack2144 lol

  • @robertstack2144

    @robertstack2144

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@johngnipper8768 you are aware that asbestos comes manufactured in two forms....only one is harmful.

  • @johngnipper8768

    @johngnipper8768

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@robertstack2144 Yes , it is also smart to use leaded paint

  • @brianbloom1799
    @brianbloom17992 жыл бұрын

    Hi I can see your a professional shop,I lent out, a acetylene tank 4 ft, The moron over tighten the Valve, And broke off the shaft, a 3/4 full Tank, what can i do, to release gas for new valve.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    2 жыл бұрын

    I believe there is a blow out disc on the side of the regulator, Might be safer to take it to someone that refills the bottles and let them do iot.

  • @mowestfoto
    @mowestfoto10 жыл бұрын

    While I agree with your thoughts on the high pressure Oxygen valve being just a quarter turn, some valve designs will not seal the stem until the valve is fully open. I had a "new" bottle bleed down when the valve was at a quarter turn. So now I have quick release fittings just off the regulator. This permits me to quickly disrupt the flow in case of an emergency. It also allows for the hoses to be disconnected when not in use or for transport. just my $.02

  • @kvmetalcraft6489
    @kvmetalcraft64899 жыл бұрын

    Hey Kevin, what you thinking? Be careful what you use to check for leaks in the system. A lot of soaps believe it or not are petroleum based, When petroleum meets with pure oxygen you have spontaneous combustion. Please be sure of what you use for leak detection.

  • @Th3_ENGINE3R

    @Th3_ENGINE3R

    8 жыл бұрын

    Alright so what soap is good then.

  • @mattk1358

    @mattk1358

    6 жыл бұрын

    You don't use soap you use an inert gas leak detecting agent that you can buy on amazon for 10 bucks.

  • @tylerketchum777

    @tylerketchum777

    5 жыл бұрын

    You can use an ivory based soap

  • @kevinvt4174
    @kevinvt41747 жыл бұрын

    I exchanged an oxy bottle at air/gas and started counting the date stamping on the bottle that they wheeled out for me and found the oldest one to be from 1930 I asked was this tank really that old and he replied yes there are lots of tanks this old and older as long as they are hydro tested there safe. I loaded the tank in my truck and took it home but every time I welded something it gave me the creeps as if it was going to exploded.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    7 жыл бұрын

    Perfectly safe to use, just keep it chained up or the cap on when not in use.. I have a bottle that I turned in to a bell that shows the first date as 5/15. As in 1915!

  • @kevinvt4174

    @kevinvt4174

    7 жыл бұрын

    Wow over 100 years old, that's really cool.

  • @juliusvalentinas
    @juliusvalentinas5 жыл бұрын

    What grease/oil to use for mapp gas torch valves inside the handle?

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    5 жыл бұрын

    NONE!!

  • @juliusvalentinas

    @juliusvalentinas

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@KevincaronSculpture In torch like this technic.providusit.com/?prodotto/ga200/ they use various valves, you cant assemble it without a lubricant

  • @gonsalo9901
    @gonsalo9901 Жыл бұрын

    Why does my torch just flash and not cut? I bought a new torch.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    Жыл бұрын

    I would look at the ground to make sure it's okay. How is the air pressure?

  • @joeys5429
    @joeys54294 жыл бұрын

    Dont cut with hoses dangling below your work piece the oxy gas can flashback to Return to gauge trust me tested huhu

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hate it when that happens!

  • @rcfanaticdublin
    @rcfanaticdublin8 жыл бұрын

    I did a welding course 12years ago...and haven't even seen a working one since. what a waste of time 😕

  • @gotaknow1879
    @gotaknow18795 жыл бұрын

    Had one leak in a plumbers van here in oz he un locked it with remote locking remote boom totally destroyed van blue rear quarter pannel of it and through commodore next door re be careful

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    5 жыл бұрын

    Happens here in the US once in a while as well. I was about .5 mile from a refill plant when it went up. Only time I have been evacuated from an area. When the 5k storage tank blew even the cops left!

  • @chillindylan022
    @chillindylan0224 жыл бұрын

    A good thing to do if you are away for a while (24 hours or more) is to separate the two tanks so that you can ensure nothing will happen between them.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great idea! Thanks for posting.

  • @tomherd4179
    @tomherd41797 жыл бұрын

    It has been suggested to purge each hose for about 5 seconds per 10 feet to insure there is no gas mix in the hoses before igniting the torch. There is a comment below about the oxygen valve opening amount; I have been informed it should be opened fully to prevent leaking and possible overheating of the valve. (Also see oxygen tanks and valves used for rescue vs. aluminum regulators.)

  • @outsidescrewball
    @outsidescrewball10 жыл бұрын

    Hi Kevin, When the system will not be used for days, do you back off the regulators., Thanks Chuck

  • @Jron2498

    @Jron2498

    10 жыл бұрын

    You should always bleed the system and backout regulator

  • @4dirt2racer0
    @4dirt2racer05 жыл бұрын

    is gas is leaking out of the top of the valve then it needs gaskets

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    5 жыл бұрын

    O-rings but yes, that is correct.

  • @pwee507
    @pwee507 Жыл бұрын

    You oxygen tank not only SHOULD be opened all the way, but MUST! the valve seat needs to be open all the way. Acetylene only needs to be open 1/4 turn. IT'S DESIGNED that way

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and posting.

  • @daveysouthey
    @daveysouthey6 жыл бұрын

    This setup is unsafe. Where the Flashback Arrestors. Torch and Cylinder arrestors, they are not the same.

  • @MrSuperMation
    @MrSuperMation10 жыл бұрын

    If you are a hobbyist, check your Home Owners Insurance Policy. Mine doesn't allow Oxy/Acetylene so I use Oxy/Propane.

  • @danpan4425
    @danpan44258 жыл бұрын

    How do I fix the leak?

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Daniel Paneque Tighten the fitting a little. Recheck with soapy water.. Maybe take apart the connection and check for anything keeping it from sealing....

  • @danpan4425

    @danpan4425

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Kevin Caron, Artist thank you

  • @mustafaar7899
    @mustafaar78996 жыл бұрын

    What to do when backfire happen

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    6 жыл бұрын

    I just turn the torch off for a few minutes and relight. No problems.

  • @ProfessionalDad
    @ProfessionalDad3 жыл бұрын

    my oxygen tank is pinning out on the max pressure and leaking out the top of the gauge. These are only a few years old. Trash time?

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    3 жыл бұрын

    Time for a new set of gauges or get them rebuilt. Normally cheaper to rebuild, just takes a few days to get it done.

  • @BRENDAJASON1
    @BRENDAJASON18 жыл бұрын

    Ok wonder if I could use air hoses in places of the red green hoses got a lot of air hoses and use the branded fittings with claps, just wondering

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    8 жыл бұрын

    +BRENDAJASON1 Air hoses can burn through,, the others lines don't ,,

  • @BRENDAJASON1

    @BRENDAJASON1

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Kevin Caron, Artist oh ok thanks

  • @joeys5429
    @joeys54294 жыл бұрын

    And never grease or oil the gauge brass fittings recipe for bomb don't even know if I should be saying this

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    4 жыл бұрын

    Correct, and can't be repeated enough. Thanks for watching and posting.

  • @rolandruiz1972
    @rolandruiz19724 жыл бұрын

    ist ok not to put flashback arrestor?

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes, you should have a flashback arrester on the torch. I just have not gotten around to buying a set.

  • @rolandruiz1972

    @rolandruiz1972

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@KevincaronSculpture ive been using my torchsince 1998 without flashback arrestor.hehe😁 nothing goes wrong

  • @terrybroome3128
    @terrybroome31288 жыл бұрын

    Help please : I'm a carpenter...I'm wanting to dive into metals on a "hobby level"... "mostly thin steel,under 3/4 thick" I want the ability to weld,manipulate and cut metal top's 100 or so times a year. The QUESTION: am I right by assuming that the oxyacetylene torch is the end all be all of the craft?!,it's what I have my mind set to,and I've a strange fear of arc welding and any electric based styles "don't know why...perhaps it's a complete lack of understanding electricity as a whole?"I don't care about "most convenient" ,"most easy" or "saving time" ...I'm very hardheaded and failing to understand why they even make alternative means of welding?!?...I might be missing something,but can't see anything this completely logical setup can't do.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    8 жыл бұрын

    No, I don't think o/a is the best there is. As a stop gap ,this is all you can afford , sure it will do a lot of what you want. But it's like having a hammer for a eating utensil. It will work but not as well as having the right tools for the job. For now go with what you can afford. Once you get comfortable with the smoke and flames you will upgrade to better tools.

  • @terrybroome3128

    @terrybroome3128

    8 жыл бұрын

    HAHAHA!! at the mental image of eating steak with a hammer !, Thanks for that and the knowledge , have a great day

  • @darbybeekman7961
    @darbybeekman79617 жыл бұрын

    What about when gas comes out of the bottom of the oxygen regulator

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    7 жыл бұрын

    NOT a good sign! Turn off the bottles and get the regulator rebuilt or replaced. Do both regulators at the same time just to be safe!

  • @MRgamer016

    @MRgamer016

    7 жыл бұрын

    if that was be id replace them much safer

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    7 жыл бұрын

    Much cheaper to have them rebuilt. Depends on your budget.

  • @MRgamer016

    @MRgamer016

    7 жыл бұрын

    Kevin Caron, Artist but whats more safe tho just outta interest how much is a co2 regulator im using up a 10kg spool of flux core at this stage but was thinking of getting a co2 bottle since they have them currently at $200

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    7 жыл бұрын

    $35 to about $100 dollars depending on what you buy...

  • @zoidelux
    @zoidelux5 жыл бұрын

    Can you talk about this 1/7 rate rule???

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    5 жыл бұрын

    Have to learn about it first. What rule?

  • @zoidelux

    @zoidelux

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@KevincaronSculpture withdrawal rates of acetylene

  • @jessiejamesrides2012
    @jessiejamesrides20127 жыл бұрын

    How about Oxygen + Acetylene Flashback Arrestor ??? :)

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    7 жыл бұрын

    Good idea! yes, you should have those on the torch also.

  • @mustafaar7899
    @mustafaar78996 жыл бұрын

    My friend you mean turn torch off you turn oxygen and actelyen

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yes, just close the valves and let it sit to cool off.

  • @fredflintstone2077
    @fredflintstone20773 жыл бұрын

    Oil and oxygen do not go well together. BOOM!!!!!

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    3 жыл бұрын

    I keep hearing this but have never found any proof. Better safe than sorry I guess.

  • @rickster348
    @rickster34810 жыл бұрын

    -and when you turn the tanks on don't stand in front of the valves.

  • @geraldellis1177
    @geraldellis11777 жыл бұрын

    aight og you just saved a lot of stupid people

  • @TheMikevt
    @TheMikevt6 жыл бұрын

    And for God sakes, don't try to cut through the acetylene you are using. Things will go wrong.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    6 жыл бұрын

    Amen!!!

  • @bmiller1318
    @bmiller13185 жыл бұрын

    Talk about poor advice. You MUST open the oxygen cylinder and the acetylene cylinder all the way for safety reasons. The only time you open them 1/4 is with the key style wrench also you need a flashback arrestor at the regular.

  • @christsrevenge8030
    @christsrevenge80304 жыл бұрын

    Do not come to Cambodia. You will go insane, not going to even start.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    4 жыл бұрын

    So I have heard!!

  • @christsrevenge8030

    @christsrevenge8030

    4 жыл бұрын

    Kevin Caron, Artist. Thanks for replying back. Will try and get some pictures for you.