Can Someone tell me what type of acetylene tank this is?

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To make a long story short I am trying to put together a oxy/act cutting rig for some projects around the house. Just hobby type stuff nothing really major. I bought my house a year ago it had a shed behind it that had some oxy/act cylinders in it 3 actylene of various sizes and 2 oxygen cylinders that are the same size. So I been eyeing the cylinders and 1 oxygen is out of date and 2 acetylene cylinders are out of date. Then I also find out that if the cylinders have a company name on them no one will exchange or fill them 1 acetylene has a name stamped on it that I dont recognize 1 oxygen cylinder has a name in raised letters on the neck ring. The other oxygen cylinder has nothing on it no name or anything but it is out of date. So  I have to get it tested then maybe possibly filled 1 of the larger acetylene cylinder has nothing and it is out of date. Then there is this smaller acetylene cylinder that is not within date and has a weird valve on top that will not accept a normal acetylene regulator what is this acetylene cylinder for? Attached ImagesLast edited by fatrat; 04-30-2010 at 01:27 AM.
Reply:Howdy FatratThat's a "B" cylinder.Most commonly used with air/acetylene (ie Turbotorch) torches. Regulator adapter fittings are readily available making the cylinder workable with most any acetylene regulator or process.Good Luck
Reply:Well call me stupid but i think i just answered my own question i was looking around online and discovered that it is a "B" tank 40 cu ft and the do make a adaptor that you can screw on to use a regular acetylene regulator. The only other question is....Does anyone have any idea how long a bottle this size would last I know it depends on use but just trying to get some idea before i spend money ($20) getting it tested then buying a adaptor to use the regular regulator I aleready have.Home > By Manufacturer > Western Enterprises > Western Cylinder Adaptors >Brass Cylinder Adaptors CGA-520 B Tank 312-317 Western Brass Cylinder Adaptors CGA-520 B Tank Our Price: $8.16 / Each     Mfg Part Number: 317Manufacturer: WESTERN ENTERPRISESWeight: 1Pack: EachQuantity in Stock: 100 Availability: Usually Ships in 3 to 4 Business Days Product Code: 312-317  Qty: Attached Images
Reply:Originally Posted by denrepHowdy FatratThat's a "B" cylinder.Most commonly used with air/acetylene (ie Turbotorch) torches. Regulator adapter fittings are readily available making the cylinder workable with most any acetylene regulator or process.Good Luck
Reply:Plumbers use those B tanks a lot.  My supplier exchanges them with no re-test fee, even if way out of date.  Costs $20-30 to get a full one.  They cannot fill yours, you must get an exchange.  Its a very usable size tank, unlike MC tanks which empty way too fast, but will not supply enough gas for a rosebud, or large tip (I'd say about up to a Victor size 1 would be ok).
Reply:Ok so here is another dumb question I guess. I was messing with the tanks and I notice a couple seem heavier than others so I crack the valvles and two have pressure on them one oxy and one acetylene so hook up the regulators and torch to get a reading but then i remembered I dont know what a full tank is supposed to read so there is my problem and below are the pics. Forgive my stupidity Attached Images
Reply:Those are pretty small, they will empty fast. If you are only going to be heating and cutting, not welding, I would consider using oxy/propane. You will just need a propane tip for your torch and a BBQ LP cylinder. Then sell those B acet. cylinders to an HVAC guy."Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:Originally Posted by Stick-manThose are pretty small, they will empty fast. If you are only going to be heating and cutting, not welding, I would consider using oxy/propane. You will just need a propane tip for your torch and a BBQ LP cylinder. Then sell those B acet. cylinders to an HVAC guy.
Reply:Here are the rest of the pics Attached Images
Reply:I use acet regs with propane. The only disadvantage is the outlet pressure. However that point is mute since I do not run large tips, as in size 8 and above. 99% of my work is with 0, 1 and 2 size tips. As far as the hose, you should get a grade "T" in order to follow the rules. I do not condone using grade "R" hoses with propane, even though that is what I use and have used. However when I replace my current hoses I will purchase grade "T"."Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:Thanks for the info "Stick-man" and  everyone else who responded to my questions it is much appreciated.