On Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:08:14 -0500, Ignoramus29627
wrote:

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There is a whole sequence to that, as I learned. It is much more than
this.

Assuming the tank valves are closed to begin with...

Open valves on torch first, then close them, then turn regulator
handles counterclockwise until they are clearly free from springs,
open the tank valves (acetylene one a little bit, oxygen ALL the way),
adjust regulators.

Then closing: close tank valves, open torch valves, back out
regulators.

So which valve do you shut off first on a lit torch, the
oxygen or acetylene?

Old books/refs say to shut off the acy, new say to shut of
the oxy... which way are they telling you?

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Leon Fisk
Grand Rapids MI/Zone 5b
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