Propylene

OutWickenburgWay · #1 2013-04-19, 7:32pm

Hi all,
I am new to lampwork and having a blast learning to make marbles. I was at the weld shop getting more oxygen and the owner asked me if I could use propylene instead of propane. I am using a Bethlehem Alpha (it is great) and I looked on the website and it said the burner can use other fuels. I am wondering if anyone is using that gas with the Alpha or a similar burner.
Right now I am using propane with an oxygen concentrator (M5 I got for 125 bucks) and i am actually making boro marbles up to 1 inch, but it is a slow process. I know propylene is hotter but do you need more oxygen to use it?

Thanks,
John

Baywinger · #2 2013-04-19, 8:47pm

have you called Bethlehem?

OutWickenburgWay · #3 2013-04-19, 8:57pm

I emailed 2 days ago but did not get a reply.

OutWickenburgWay · #4 2013-04-22, 12:02pm

According to Bethlehen it is too dirty for their torches. Thanks for the info.
John