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V Kumar  
#1 Posted : 21 February 2016 10:15:03(UTC)
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V Kumar
Hai Everyone, Is it required to provide a flashback arrestor on LPG cylinder , if the answer is yes ,then explain why ? Regards Vinish
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johnmurray  
#2 Posted : 22 February 2016 00:06:19(UTC)
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johnmurray
If being used in combination with oxygen, then yes. If being used alone for heating, no. http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg139.htm Free download aboveCKfVz
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Ali Sooltan  
#3 Posted : 07 March 2016 15:06:23(UTC)
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Ali Sooltan
It prevents the flame from entering the gas bottle, which is obviously dangerous !
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damian2701  
#4 Posted : 07 March 2016 15:11:32(UTC)
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damian2701
Please see the below link http://bullfinch-gas.co....e-recent-hse-letter/file Had the same problem on a roofing project involving propane gas torches and the above link clarified any uncertainties.
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