Cuda on a single M-15? Completely impotent?

[alissa]

I've saved sufficient funds to buy a M-15, and I'm wondering what kind of a flame will result on my Cuda. I've been reading all of the old threads I can find, and I saw someone say they were running their M-15 linked with a small concentrator, but I haven't seen any descriptions of how it runs on a M-15 alone. I vaguely remember J.C. Herrell saying she was using just an M-20 for her Cuda, but it was so long ago I could be mistaken...

I eventually want to run two M-15s linked, but I've got to sell a lot of glass first.

Oh: I work soft. Some beads (for the $), some sculptural (for the soul). Being limited to the inner flame wouldn't kill me, but I'm hoping I can get a small outer flame, too.

[Hayley]

I have a Cuda and am waiting for my second M-15 . . . so in the meantime, I am only using the inner ring which is great for soft glass. The Piranha is definitely hotter than my old Bobcat torch.

Honestly I haven't fire up the outer ring at all since I don't think the M-15 will power both.

[Paul Ewing]

The M-15 is listed as a 8 LPMmachine with 15 PSI of pressure. That should be good for the inner flame, but I wouldn't expect much of a flame at all if you tried to open the outer.

[G.L.McBead]

hook up a holding tank.
G.

[ChaseDesigns]

we have a cuda and you can use just one M15 for both the inner and outer ring, but you will be happier with two. I'd say you can get about 50% to 60% out of just one M15.

[alissa]

Perfect! You g(uy/al)s are so helpful.

Now I get to sit around and twiddle my thumbs while I wait for mine to arrive!