Most of the people think that gas welding machines are obsolete however there are many who still think that it is more user-friendly and more comfortable to use. However there are a few things that you need to keep in mind while you use gas welding machines. Using these machines is not an easy task you need to be very cautious while using them, any careless mistake from your side could harm not only you but the people around you as well. The most important thing is to choose the right environment to storing these gas welding machines. Make sure that you store the cylinders in the machines in an upright position in a room that is neither too hot nor too cold. You can also chain then together to avoid the possibility of falling over. The cylinders are the most important things to be taken care of in gas welding machines. So when you store them make sure that the gas and the oxygen cylinders have a minimum distance of 20 feet between them or they are divided safely by a firewall.
Also make sure that you don’t store inflammable materials in the same room, in case of an accident it might get very difficult to control a fire. While storing the cylinders make sure that the valve is closed and there is no leakage. Another thing to keep in mind is to avoid pulling the cylinder you can roll it on the bottom edges to move it. There are people who are very careful while using the gas welding machines but get careless while storing it or moving it from one place to another. There might be very small things that you overlook but avoiding small little precaution may turn deadly. So instead of using other tools to lift the cylinder, use equipments that are made for the purpose. Checking torches is also very important make sure that you clean them with suitable tools. You can use blow back protection torches when you weld something. Sometimes you might take all the precaution but the machine itself might create a problem. So make sure that you inspect it if you are using it after a long time.
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