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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 04:09 PM
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I am not sure if this question belongs in fab or not.Sorry. I just purchased my first set of torches. I am running propane/oxy because i dont have a acety tank. I am having problems getting the flame just right is this possibly because of a tip designed for acety and not propane. Any recommondations would be great. I am going to get a acety bottle. But just do not have the funds as of right now.
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 04:50 PM
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Yes you need a different tip for propane I would suggest finding yourself an acetylene tank or your cuts will look like crap. Even with the right tip propane just doesnt cut right.
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 05:07 PM
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Acetelyne burns hotter than propane and cuts better as stated above me. I only use it but the down fall is its a little more pricey
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 11:10 PM
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Also you need a "T" grade hose...
I stared the same thread in off topic.
Im gona switch to propane soon for price and convenience.
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Old Oct 5, 2011 | 11:06 AM
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Propane doesnt cut as hot as allready posted, but you dont use as much oxygen cutting with it. It is also safer then acyt.

Definately need different tip/hoses. Also make sure gauge is compatable.
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