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I know i have a miss matched set so what should I have if i have a 1 )    80cf oxygen /_____________________  Actylene2 )    80cf acetylene/ ____________________ Oxygenwhich one would you guys go with the bigger ones?Last edited by dstang97; 11-20-2008 at 07:33 PM.
Reply:Never heard of the gas being sized in pounds.  Sometimes maybe propane.I don't know what other people have, or really what size acetylene tank you have.  I use a 130+/- cu. ft. acetylene tank with a 145 cu. ft. O2 tank.  The acetylene will last approximately for four refills of the O2 tank if I remember right.  And that depends on whether you use large heating nozzles.  They use acetylene up much faster.No such thing as a match really.  Pick the size that's easy for you to move around.  Bigger O2 tanks last longer, but so do hernias"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:r u trying to get tanks that will run out thesame time? if you weld they will  use about 50/50. if you cut you will use like farmersamm says about 3 or 4   oxygen to one acetylene
Reply:This is the only pic I have of my tanks.  As you can see, I have a smaller 02 tank than a lot of guys.  I don't mind going to get it refilled every so often.  It does last quite a while for a guy like me.  You can cut quite a bit of steel with 145 cu. ft. of oxygen.I just don't like dealing with the bigger tanks.  On a portable rig, it would be different.I hope this gives ya an idea of sorts Attached Images"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Originally Posted by weldbeadr u trying to get tanks that will run out thesame time? if you weld they will  use about 50/50. if you cut you will use like farmersamm says about 3 or 4   oxygen to one acetylene
Reply:I don't read for crap!!!!  You said 80cf, not lbs.  Sorry.You'd need one big azz 02 tank, somewhere around 300cf to make 'em come out even on runout.  Need a forklift to move it"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammI don't read for crap!!!!  You said 80cf, not lbs.  Sorry.You'd need one big azz 02 tank, somewhere around 300cf to make 'em come out even on runout.  Need a forklift to move it
Reply:Originally Posted by dstang97lol your not going crazy I edited the first post....thanks for helping me
Reply:I use 88 cu ft Acetylene and 240 something with Oxy.  1:2 ratio on cuttingEsab Migmaster 250Lincoln SA 200Lincoln Ranger 8Smith Oxy Fuel setupEverlast PowerPlasma 80Everlast Power iMIG 160Everlast Power iMIG 205 Everlast Power iMIG 140EEverlast PowerARC 300Everlast PowerARC 140STEverlast PowerTIG 255EXT
Reply:Looks like your setup will last for sometime depending upon what you are doing with it. The really big tanks are more economical but harder to deal with.Miller 140 w A/SHF Flux Core WelderDewalt Chop SawSmith O/A TorchHarley Electra Glide Classic