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Originally Posted by toreadorxlt
before i go out and play with this tonight... what should i set my oxygen and acetylene at on the regulators?
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Hi Steve,
I've seen gauges set all over the place from 2psi to 23! In the bonus footage Mark's acety is at 11psi and oxygen at 23psi! One of the problems is regulators and whether or not they are single or two stage, or how brittle the diaphragms have become over time. Some of the new single stage regs. are very good indeed, but if you have a stiff diaphragm on an old regulator it is better to increase the pressure because the pressure will be held more steadily. Steady pressure is the key.
Most regulators can be rebuilt if their diaphragms have age hardened. Just ask at your local welding supply house and they'll direct you to someone who can do it.