salutations

[Troy W]

Hi there.
Just wanted to say hi to all the fine folks I've been reading about and learning from for so long. This is one site I love to keep an eye on. Not a day or an hour for that matter goes by that i am not refreshing the site to gleen another tid bit of useful info from.
But alas the main reason I am here is to ask a question regarding cutting torches. I just recently bought a set of oxy/acet torches and then wondered if they will be fine if I store them in my shop when I'm not useing them.My shop is unheated by the way unless I'm there to feed the fire box. Basiccally I am concerned about them freezing and if that will damage them?

 

[Bruce Bump]

Welcome to Shoptalk! I see no problem leaving them in a cold shop. I wouldnt leave them outside. Make sure the bottles are turned off and there is no leaks around the regulators. Use soapy water to check for leaks.

 

[T Blade]

Troy, welcome to BF.

You also want to make sure the bottles are secured in an upright position. If a bottle were to fall and break off the valve, you would have a rocket in the shop, though it wouldn't stay in there too long as it would blow through anything in its way .



Larry T