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Bob
 
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Default American Chopper episode got even more reckless


"Steve Taylor" wrote in message ...
Don Bruder wrote:

Additionally, acetylene cylinder are *NOT* hollow cylinders, ......

Unlike oxygen or other tanked gasses, filling an acetylene cylinder is a
fairly time-intensive task ......
want *THE SAME CYLINDER* back, you're going to have to wait for a while.....


Don,

snipped fascinating post - thanks for that


Its no wonder acetylene is getting expensive. How much of a performance
hit is using oxy-propane instead ?

Steve


My question also. Does propane require a different tip or torch? Can the same hoses
be used for propane?

Bob