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Default Torches can flame without propane tank connected!

On Tue, 27 Oct 2015 18:47:06 +0700, John B.
wrote:

On Tue, 27 Oct 2015 05:04:44 +0000 (UTC), John Doe
wrote:

And speaking of safety...

On the Home Depot website, on their page selling a propane torch
extension hose...

"Your cylinder stays securely fastened to a belt loop"

I just read some guy on YouTube that said his uncle was burned to death
because the propane leaked onto his clothing before it caught fire.

I don't know about propane torches but I did see a warning notice for
welders. Apparently sparks ignited the throw away plastic cigarette
lighter in a couple of welders breast pockets, so the notice suggested
that you not carry your lighter there :-).


Which is one of the reasons I still carry Zippos, even though they are
a pain in the ass.