Best/Good Torch set up?

[KjZitur]

The proper way to use your oxy-acet. tanks is first make sure the oxygen gauge is pionting in a downward angle. I've seen alot of gauges pionting up so that it' easier to read but if the threads on the bolt ever let go you'll get it right in the face! I also see alot of guys shutting ther tanks off improperly. When you shut off your torch you close the acetylene valve on the torch first and then the oxygen valve on the torch. Then shut off the acetylene tank and then the oxygen tank. Now open up the acetylene valve and bleed the line and then do the same to the oxygen valve. The last step is to back off on the regulators of both tanks so that they just turn freely.

[Thomas Dean]

Excellent points KjZitur. One step further, an oxygen valve has an open seat and closed seat. When you open the cyl. open the valve ALL the way as it needs to seat in the "open" position, don't just open part way. BE SAFE!

[KjZitur]

And I we should mention that the acetylene tank should only be opened a quarter turn. And leave the "T" handle on the valve in case you need to shut down quickly!