 handling cylinders
I usually lay my cylinders down as I feel it is safer than hauling them upright unless you have a very good way of securing them upright.
There is nothing wrong with laying O2 cylinders down and I go through O2 much faster than fuel.
Dodge is exaclty correct on the Accetylene. They must be stored upright for period of time equal to amount of time they were layed on their side and longer is better.
I have spare cylinders so I am in no time pressure to use the cylinder I just got so leaving them upright at least overnite before usage is not an issue.
By the way per DOT rules you can haul 1000 lbs of compressed gas cylinders before you need a "placard" on your vehicle, so for most of us that will not be an issue. Of course toxic or corrosive gases have smaller limit. Your insurance company will be very unhappy with you if you need a placard, especially if you have an accident.
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