Just ordered a Smith Micro Oxygen Acetylene welder need help
 

I have an oxygen acetylene welder like this

http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8d4b4098.jpg

and last night I ordered this

http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/...ps60cad9ae.jpg

Will the micro torch work with the regulators I already have? Or do I need to get micro tanks and regulators?

Thanks!
-David

Re: Just ordered a Smith Micro Oxygen Acetylene welder need help
 

If you have the proper fittings/clamps for the hoses and the regulators are stable at low flow rates, yes.

Lower the volume per minute/hour on the regulator (trial/error) to get the flame you want.

Re: Just ordered a Smith Micro Oxygen Acetylene welder need help
 

Thanks! More specifically will the hoses of the micro system thread onto my regulators?

Re: Just ordered a Smith Micro Oxygen Acetylene welder need help
 

A lot of this stuff is standardized, with a little bit of luck they will fit.

If not, don't worry, there are a kazillion different fittings out there to connect hoses to regulators. "thumbsup"

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Forgot to ask: Was there a flashback arrestor included/built in?

If not, add one to your acetylene regulator.

And keep your (ace) bottles vertical and out of harms way. "thumbsup"

Re: Just ordered a Smith Micro Oxygen Acetylene welder need help
 

OK I'm ordering a flashback arrestor now. I took a welding class at my local jc 10 years ago and forgot about those. "thumbsup" My full size welding rig doesn't have one currently, and the micro set doesn't list what's included

Re: Just ordered a Smith Micro Oxygen Acetylene welder need help
 

Better safe than sorry. "thumbsup"

Re: Just ordered a Smith Micro Oxygen Acetylene welder need help
 

Oh man what you got planned for a build with the new goodies?

Re: Just ordered a Smith Micro Oxygen Acetylene welder need help
 

It's a secret:ror: But I'll give you a hint: it will be in my 1/10 1tonscout build

Re: Just ordered a Smith Micro Oxygen Acetylene welder need help
 

Hmmmmmmm..... Well I think I might get rid of my gen 1 chassis for my Scout and do a new one, I have new bigger better ideas on how to make it so there is my secret let out of the bag! Your turn?

Re: Just ordered a Smith Micro Oxygen Acetylene welder need help
 

:lmao:

Re: Just ordered a Smith Micro Oxygen Acetylene welder need help
 

I tried!

Re: Just ordered a Smith Micro Oxygen Acetylene welder need help
 

It threads right on to my regulators!!"thumbsup"

Re: Just ordered a Smith Micro Oxygen Acetylene welder need help
 

try them....

Re: Just ordered a Smith Micro Oxygen Acetylene welder need help
 

they thread on to my regulators:roll:
and they work excellent
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/2-2-s...n-scout-3.html

Re: Just ordered a Smith Micro Oxygen Acetylene welder need help
 

IMO I would use flashback arrestors on both regulators.... I always do.... some will even say put them at the torch too

Re: Just ordered a Smith Micro Oxygen Acetylene welder need help
 

I think the search function wasnt working a couple hours ago:flipoff:

Re: Just ordered a Smith Micro Oxygen Acetylene welder need help
 

I've never used a flashback resistor on any of my welding or cutting torches! Don't remember my teacher ever saying anything about them either 25 years ago. What are they for?

They stop the flame from travelling back up the hoses to the bottles. I know that it's rare and ill admit i used to be skeptical but I have witnessed it first hand and now you won't catch me with out them. It's a cheep piece of mind IMO

Re: Just ordered a Smith Micro Oxygen Acetylene welder need help
 

I agree. With the Smith you can't use the arrestors at the torch side - you have to use them on the regulator side. I would much rather have that added protection.