On Wed, 18 Jan 2006 23:34:22 GMT, "Dixon Ranch"
wrote:


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


Yes, same hoses and regulators with propane. Cutting torch will require a
new tip. The tip is an entirely different design.

Propane seems to take longer heating and the cutting kerf will be wider as
best as I can remember.

It will also use more oxygen.

OK for heating, but an oxy-propane flame doesn't work well at all for
welding -- at least not for welding steel. It may melt the steel,
but the chemistry is somehow wrong and it makes a very porous mess.