Learn how many disposable bottles of Oxygen are required to burn one container of propane in a jeweler's Oxy Propane torch. In this case a Smith Little Torch
After watching this video, I would like to say much appreciated! Thanks for the detail. Question: What type of setup do you suggest for a jewelers torch and tanks. Thank you kindly!
Hi Steve. My preferred torch is a simple EZ Torch which is propane /air. This is not a precision torch but is perfect for the filigree work I do. If you are looking to set up a fuel/oxy torch, I would suggest something like a Little torch, with 1 pound disposable propane bottles and an oxygen concentrator.
Hi. Thanks for posting this video. Would it make sense to use the Smith Little Torch with those small disposable propane tanks with an oxygen concentrator?
Did he say 30 minutes and then 13 as i recall useing them 13 minutes sounds more like it 30 minutes seems less bad but years ago when i tried it the propane was like $2.50 but like $10 or so and it takes so many to empty the $2.50 of propane
To the best of my knowledge, yes, all of the disposable tanks have threading systems that will work with their respective regulators ie propane needs a propane regulator made for disposable tanks and same goes for oxygen (different regulator).
You're vastly better off buying small industrial oxygen cylinders than spending far more per tiny low-pressure fill for disposables. Worthington and other standard disposable LP cylinders fit because the LP thread is a Compressed Gas Association standard.
Hi Warren. The video clearly shows how I did the tests. How I set up the torch etc. The results are consistent and accurate. Is there something you feel that I did incorrectly in the design of the experiment? Do you have any specific data on the number of disposable oxygen bottles you used per disposable propane bottle ? I would be very interested in understanding your experience with disposable oxygen bottles
Compellingly shows to go one that a M or R tank will probably save mucho dinero comipared to the 1lb’ers. Though I am guessing, having done no comparative calculations.
It's no contest re:oxygen. A Homefill concentrator can also refill small industrial cylinders if you assemble an adapter using high pressure fittings (Western dominate that market) and the Homefill male QD, or you can and I do use an adapter with medical cylinders (in my case for running a cutting torch in the field for very short tasks) and run a standard oxygen regulator. Some time spend reading about CGA fittings and welding oxygen in general is well spent.
Hi Stacy, Thanks for your interest. The reason I switched to the rosebud tip was to make the testing go a bit quicker as the rosebud tip uses a lot more fuel than the #7.
