Thanks for the comments, folks. Here is what I know (per my gas distributor and the Victor welding pamphlet) about MAPP vs. acetylene vs. other gasses. Acetylene seems to be unique in the hoses, torches, fittings, regulators, etc. required. My understanding is that MAPP, propylene, propane, and natural gas can all use the same fittings, acetylene uses different hoses, torches, fittings and regulators.
I switched to MAPP from acetylene since I use a rosebud quite a bit and don't want to worry about rate of depletion of the tank, manifolding tanks together, and the general hazard of acetylene.
Rich and Jaybird- I would love to go to propane from my 1000 gal tank I use for my forge, but I don't have a clue as to how to hook it up. I have 20 pounds coming into my shop. I guess I would have to get a larger regulator and bump up the pressure a bit? Otherwise, can I just tap into the line directly, or do I have to jump through other hoops?
-Rob
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Thanks for the comments,
Thanks for the comments, folks. Here is what I know (per my gas distributor and the Victor welding pamphlet) about MAPP vs. acetylene vs. other gasses. Acetylene seems to be unique in the hoses, torches, fittings, regulators, etc. required. My understanding is that MAPP, propylene, propane, and natural gas can all use the same fittings, acetylene uses different hoses, torches, fittings and regulators.
I switched to MAPP from acetylene since I use a rosebud quite a bit and don't want to worry about rate of depletion of the tank, manifolding tanks together, and the general hazard of acetylene.
Rich and Jaybird- I would love to go to propane from my 1000 gal tank I use for my forge, but I don't have a clue as to how to hook it up. I have 20 pounds coming into my shop. I guess I would have to get a larger regulator and bump up the pressure a bit? Otherwise, can I just tap into the line directly, or do I have to jump through other hoops?
-Rob