What pressure should oxygen and acetylene be set at?

What pressure should oxygen and acetylene be set at?

Before starting, each tank should read zero psi. To start the flame, the valve of the acetylene tank is rotated about a quarter of a turn to apply pressure to the regulator. Then the acetylene pressure is increased to 7 psi. Next, the oxygen gas valve is fully opened and then its regulator is adjusted to 40 psi.

How do you set up oxygen and acetylene gauges?

For the oxygen, turn the pressure-adjusting screw on the regulator until the gauge reads about 25 psi. For the acetylene, turn the pressure-adjusting screw on the regulator until the gauge reads about 10 psi. It is very important to test for leaks before starting your project.

Why is my torch popping?

The reason that an oxyacetylene cutting torch will pop and go out is because of a problem with gas flow. Usually this is either an issue with flow settings, a leak or blockage.

What is the normal working pressure of acetylene?

The working pressure of acetylene equipment is critical: Acetylene pressure must not exceed 0.62 bar (9psi) unless equipment has been specifically designed for it.

Can I use an oxy acetylene torch with propane?

First of all, you still need to use oxy-acetylene kit to do the welding job because propane and propylene cannot do the job. To use your current acetylene kit with propane or propylene, you do not need to replace the oxygen regulator, torch handle or cutting attachment.

What gauge pressure should acetylene never be set above?

15 psi
Never use acetylene at pressures above 15 psi. Using acetylene at pressures in excess of 15 psi gauge pressure (or about 30 psi absolute pressure) is a hazardous practice.

What causes a rosebud torch to pop?

A cutting torch tip uses a lot of oxygen sometimes but a rosebud needs a lot of both gases flowing to keep it cool and to keep from popping back. As the tip heats, more inner tip ignition of gases will occur. This will produce a banging or popping sound, and can lead to a flashback.