All Things Oxy Torch

The purpose of fusible plugs on the acetylene cylinder is to provide a _____.

• way of draining condensation from the cylinder

• way to fill the tank

• place for refilling the acetone when depleted

• safety valve for excessive internal pressure to be released

Never release fuel gasses _____.

• in a construction area

• in well ventilated areas

• in confined spaces.

• into the atmosphere

Oxygen or fuel gas from a cylinder may be used only through _____.

• any reducing regulator

• an approved gas specific pressure reducing regulator

• 1/4" copper coil

• a manifold unit

Which components should be used on the threads when connecting the parts of an oxy fuel gas torch?

• thread tape

• pipe dope

• nothing should ever be used

Gas welding equipment should be systematically checked for leaks using _____.

• Soap and water

• WD40

• antifreeze and water solution

The oxygen cylinder should be turned on _____ when used in oxy-fuel gas welding

• all the way

• 3/4 turn

• 1/2 turn

• 1 full turn

The acetylene cylinder valve should be opened _____ when gas welding.

• all the way

• 1/4 turn

• no more than 1/2

• 2 full turns

Proper protective clothing for using the torch is _____

• welding gloves

• flame resistant clothing

• closed toed leather shoes

• all of these

Threads on the acetylene hose are (pick two)

• regular

• reverse

• right for tight

• right for loose

Acetylene cylinders should be stored _____

• away from oxygen cylinders

• in an upright position

• away from combustibles

• all of these are correct