How to cut steel with a torch safely
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For the 1st example will be cutting a exhaust system off a car on a lift in a Professional environment .100% steel like on older cars. | For the 1st example will be cutting a exhaust system off a car on a lift in a Professional environment .100% steel like on older cars. | ||
| − | Newer cars have a | + | Newer cars have a stainless compound that make it difficult to cut with a torch. |
A garage with multiple employees. | A garage with multiple employees. | ||
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You also want to keep your body hydrated if you will be suited up for a long period of time. | You also want to keep your body hydrated if you will be suited up for a long period of time. | ||
| − | Before you put your head gear on, | + | Before you put your head gear on, uncoil your hoses. |
| − | Look around you make sure that there are no potential flammable | + | Look around you make sure that there are no potential flammable objects . |
It is also good to let your workmates know what you are doing so they do not create a situation that would be undesirable & irreversible. | It is also good to let your workmates know what you are doing so they do not create a situation that would be undesirable & irreversible. | ||
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Opening them too fast can & will cause damage to the diaphragm in the regulator. | Opening them too fast can & will cause damage to the diaphragm in the regulator. | ||
| − | The high pressure gage indicator needle should rise very slowly & then the low pressure | + | The high pressure gage indicator needle should rise very slowly & then the low pressure gauge indicator needle will follow. |
Make sure you know where all fire extinguishers are located . | Make sure you know where all fire extinguishers are located . | ||
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