On Sat, 14 Aug 2004 08:29:14 -0500, "Bob Paulin"
vaguely proposed a theory
.......and in reply I say!:

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I believe the torch is meant to be lit before application. G

I also reckon the "friend" who suggested this should be invited to try
it themselves.

I, for one, would be interested in understanding why a gasoline vapor
explosion caused by a propane torch is, somehow, of lesser energy - thus
safer - than a gasoline vapor explosion caused by any other source of
ignition......

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