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Old 2014-02-04, 5:01pm
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I think I may buy a Little smith torch, I was wondering if there is a way to set it up on my concentrator and propane tank for my m-8 torch without buying a second regulator set up. I'm sure there is a way with splitters and gas valves but I don't want to try doing this without recommendations from more experienced people at this.
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Old 2014-02-04, 5:48pm
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Hi Bob. I just put quick disconnects on the propane tank and the concentrator and can change both sets of hoses (Smith and Minor) as needed. Takes all of 30 seconds or so.
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Old 2014-02-04, 6:12pm
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If you are planning to run them both at the same time (I sometimes have) you might want to get a connector that will allow you to hook your Smith to a 1 lb propane tank instead of your regular tank. A splitter will let you run the torches off the concentrator. The Smith doesn't take much pressure on either one.

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Old 2014-02-04, 6:21pm
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Thank you both. Robert, I probably will never run both at the same time. On the quick disconnects, Do you need a special disconnect for the gas side.
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Old 2014-02-04, 7:02pm
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I just use splitters on both propane and on my concentrator. Both torches are hooked up all the time so I don't need to disconnect anything.
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Old 2014-02-05, 6:54am
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Gas quick connects are different, reverse threaded and usually with red on them.Oxygen quick connects have regular threads and a green banding.

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Old 2014-02-05, 7:17am
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Ty local welding shop should have them.
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Old 2014-02-12, 6:38pm
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I just bought a pair of T connectors with a cut off valve on one side. That side is the one I will hook my little torch to. I bought the set of connectors from Mountain Glass Arts. $65 for the set.
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