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Old 2018-02-22, 2:07pm
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I have used/taught on Bobcat, Cricket, Minor, Mini CC, and Alpha. My own torch is a Barracuda (Bethlehem has replaced that with a Bravo and its center fire is an Alpha).

Bobcat is hotter than the Minor but isn't as friendly on only one 5lpm oxycon. You are better off with a Cricket which is almost as hot. But both Bobcat and Cricket will have carbon buildup especially on lower lpm oxycon. I find having to flick off the buildup on the torch face annoying.

I'd recommend a Bethlehem Alpha. It's just as hot as the Bobcat/Cricket (hotter than a Minor) and doesn't have carbon buildup. Its flame is between a Minor and Bobcat/Cricket.

Eventually, you may consider adding another oxycon (two 5s) or upgrade to a 15.
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