Mounting acetylene valve upside down?

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I just finished mounting an oxy/acetylene hose reel, and the whip hose from the reel to the gauge set is just short enough that I have to flip the acetylene gauge slightly upside down.  Now, I could make a longer whip hose, or even raise the acetylene tank about 8-12" off the ground, but any reason the partially upside down gauges will potentially case any problems?  The gauges are probably -20* from being completely flat/level across the face.
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Originally Posted by Jason280

I just finished mounting an oxy/acetylene hose reel, and the whip hose from the reel to the gauge set is just short enough that I have to flip the acetylene gauge slightly upside down.  Now, I could make a longer whip hose, or even raise the acetylene tank about 8-12" off the ground, but any reason the partially upside down gauges will potentially case any problems?  The gauges are probably -20* from being completely flat/level across the face.
Reply:It's a regulator... No, it wont care about orientation.
Reply:As others have said, no, that is not a problem.My regulators have been sideways since the cylinder outlet changed from vertical to horizontal.Jack
Reply:Thanks, I didn't think it would be a problem.