You are very welcome. I’m glad you liked it.

I will be getting back to making videos very soon. Thank you!

You are welcome!

Hello and thanks for watching. Sorry to hear about your mishap. That said, I do cover adjusting the regulators in the video and I find that students often leave the regulators turned all the way in periodically. Also, when you buy used equipment you should always check the operation before you leave. I have bought used equipment before that was broken and fortunately I was able to fix it.

@@kosworkshop I just wish that this video was really for beginners. If it was me I would have said to never assume that the pressures are set correctly or damage can occur. I would also tell beginners that you always back the regulator knob all the out before opening any tank for the first time. Lesson learned for me

Definitely a great habit to get into.

@johnh.nickels3832 It’s a good idea for sure.

I should say, I have used Oxy Acetylene since I was 15, I'm 52 now, but I have never set up a system from new. Given I'm an autodidact, I always read everything carefully and follow instructions, in the manual for my new set up, it was clear, open the Oxygen all the way, "DO NOT TURN BACK A QUARTER TURN", for the very reason you explained. These are really important safety instructions because while Oxygen itself isn't flammable, burning is in fact rapid Oxidation, given it supports combustion, and in fact is necessary for combustion, it's really important to not let it leak out into the room. You're not allowed to smoke around Oxygen for a reason. I checked the comments to always see who has something more to say about the video, I appreciate your comment, I was wondering when this guy said, "turn back the oxygen a quarter turn if you want", that would unseat the valve and potentially allow Oxygen to escape as you said. I appreciate videos like this but the reason I've survived contracting for so many years with no licenses whatsoever, including my auto shop for years, is because I always get the book, I always double check, I always to things right and anyone who wants me to do things half assed is told to hire someone else. Here I double checked and I appreciate your wisdom and the fact that you taught welding. When it comes to youtube videos, my policy is watch multiple videos by multiple people and only accept that which is universal among all of them, if something isn't universal that is important or a potential safety issue, continue with books or code or manufacturers recommendations as they never want to be sued. "Good Enough", is the statement read out in the court case. As well, things like thread sealant, for example, if it's required or recommended, and I always check, I buy the best there is, no budget whatsoever and I make sure it's rated for the purpose at hand as thread sealants are not the same. This, in fact, is why so many people have so many problems doing things themselves, they are either to lazy, impatient or cheap, or all three, and don't bother with the little details, always a recipe for disaster. At any rate, the video was pretty good except that one comment, thank you for your comment, it really clarified that for me, although would have still followed the manufacturers book anyways but this leaves no doubt for me.

Is there any way to tell if the oxygen tank is empty. Other than just opening it

@JamesWhite-tg4kw If your gauges are accurate it should reflect how much psi is left in the bottle. That’ll give you some idea, but it’s difficult to tell by weight.

@stevelassetter6954 that’s what I do as well. This way you don’t get soot all over the customers place.

This helps stop acetylene from entering the oxygen bottle and sitting at the bottom of the oxygen bottle. Once settled it can cause an explosion when striking the bottom of the oxygen bottle. This is why it's recommended you have a larger oxygen bottle than your acetylene bottle.

It’s a very interesting question. However, I wouldn’t recommend trying to convert it. I would see if you can find the type of torch tip designed for that application if it were me.

@@kosworkshop yes sure .i just have the torches and if its possible why to spend the money in another one ? 😁 i will buy a map gas bottle to try it ..ok thanks for your reply .

I have a video on my channel that explains the oxygen and acetylene torches. I hope it helps.

@blackfister would you like to learn about the (hsi) hot surface igniter on a gas furnace?

@@kosworkshop pla

This is actually a good question. I would say it depends on how much you use your torches. However, I have received some bottles that are leaky and some that were not full. That said, I guess I’d say that there are some variables to your question.

If you bleed the hoses, it should drop out on the gauges. The regulator may be sticking or something like that.

@@kosworkshop ok...thx, I believe the regulator is just sticking, I haven't used them in years. Thank you anyways!!!

Don't ever set it above 15psi. It's unstable and can blow up. For most of the cutting you're going to do 5psi is good

@@wayneowens4466 I believe the needle on the gauge was just stuck. Thx anyway.

Good question! It’s an added step of security so that it doesn’t accidentally get opened unexpectedly. The acetylene gas is highly explosive.

@@kosworkshop Thanks

The small bottle regulator sets don’t come with the arrestors. However, the larger bottle regulator sets that are typically on the wheeled carts do.

@@kosworkshop like buying a kit?? I always thought/mad habit to out arrestors on all oxyacetylene sets big or small.