A quick question

FlameDancer · #1 2006-08-28, 4:12pm

I am on NG and it's only 2 lbs. of pressure. I want to switch between my NG and a tank. I still work soft glass (can't let it go yet) and I want this to be as simple as possible. I have a couple of windows in my studio, so my tank could go out there. It DOES have to be outside, right? haha

Anyway, could someone help me as to HOW this would work and what I would need? I can't wrap my head around it.

TIA

Doolollies · #2 2006-08-28, 4:22pm

Tank ALWAYS outside. You will need a hose approved for propane and a regulator. My tank is outside my window and I bring my hose in thru the window to my torch and run it under the workbench. I have a concentrator so that is my 02 source. My minor torch I run about 5 on propane and mini cc I run a tad below 5. I have a flash back arrestor on my propane line. When I am done I disconnect and store it all. Just takes a few minutes to set up and breakdown. Have fun.
Linda

FlameDancer · #3 2006-08-30, 4:03am

I was kidding about the tank but thanks

I already use two oxycons but what I want to do is have some sort of quick disconnect to be able to go from the tank outside, to the fitting that comes out of my floor for the NG. Just an easy switcheroo. Does this make sense? Maybe I'm not asking the question the right way, hmmm.

Is there another forum that I should be asking this on? Anyone.....

Cosmo · #4 2006-08-30, 5:20am

Yeah, they make quick connects that will do exactly what you want to do. Any welding supply shop should have them. I have them too if you can't find them locally.

FlameDancer · #5 2006-08-30, 11:49am

Oh thank you SO much Chad. So, is this a fitting that will be on the end of my hose, the tank and NG connector, or all three? By any chance, do you have a picture of what I would need? I have a guy that ran my gas line, he works for trane. Would he know what I needed?

I am SO excited to be finally able to get some heat!!!

Cosmo · #6 2006-08-31, 5:37am

They look similar to this (this isn't the exact one I have):

They go inline with the hose. So you will run a length of hose, attach one end of the connector, then attach more hose to the other end of the connector. Attach the open ends of the hose to your regulator and torch. The male end (the smaller diameter end, that goes inside the other) goes on the torch side. The female end goes on the supply side.