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Default fixing popping in scrounged O/A cutting torch?

On Thu, 29 Dec 2005 03:45:45 GMT, "Leo Lichtman"
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"xray" wrote: (clip) I too often get bangs from my torch while welding,
but always assumed it was just my poor technique (clip)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Based on Grant's response, my reply is a little off-topic, but I will
mention anyway: if your torch is in good shape (O-rings OK, etc) then
popping while you are welding probably means you are running too small a
flame for the tip size, allowing the flame to travel back through the
opening.

On mine it was bad "O" rings.