On Mon, 09 Jan 2006 03:33:22 -0800, Enoch Root
wrote:



But this brings up a another question. When I tried turning up the
oxygen to clean up the flame, it would extinguish the flame with a loud
pop. Why's that happening, and how can I avoid it? I'm fairly sure
that I'm not getting the hottest flame possible, more so after your
description.

That's too much oxy. The book you got with the outfit must
describe how to adjust a torch to get an oxidizing, neutral or
reducing flame. A neutral flame is when you turn up the oxy just to
the point where you have only two blue cones, a bright inner cone
from each orifice and the more purplish rest of the flame.

If you don't have flashback suppressors, they are strongly
recommended. Not to be overly dramatic, but they could save your life
and your shop. Most welding stores have dramatic photos.....

Sounds important. Don't know what a flashback is... maybe it's what I
just described? According to the manual there are reverse flow check
valves in the torch handle.

Same thing. You're OK.