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What happens when an acetylene tank is stored on its side?  (other than appearing empty?)
Reply:The acetone (the liquid that acetylene is dissolved in to stabilize it) flows toward the neck and, if the tank valve is opened, will likely be forced out.The intent is that the acetone stays out of the top near the valve, and that the acetylene comes out of solution in this head space to get to the valve. The cylinder has a porous media (many things have been used over the years ranging from asbestos to diatomacious earth to.....) that helps keep droplets of acetone from traveling with the gas, and when the cylinder is layed down and stood back up, it takes time for the acetone to move back down through the filler, and if insufficient time is given before use, some of the acetone is likely to be drawn through the valve.
Reply:Originally Posted by datsun280zmanWhat happens when an acetylene tank is stored on its side?  (other than appearing empty?)
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Reply:You guys rock,  thanks for the answers!    btw.. appearing empty,  I just mean that it doesn't look like anything is in it?
Reply:You can also get acetone in your line by drawing off the acetylene to quickly, even if the cylinder is standing upright. This is a bad situation because it can cause your regulators, torch valves, QD fittings ect. to gum up."Don't tell mom I'm a welder---She thinks I am a Piano Player in a Whore House!"