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boston  
#1 Posted : 25 April 2024 16:26:38(UTC)
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boston

Would you only use flashback arrestors with welding gear and oxy/gas cutting equipment or would you include other gas equipment as well; e.g. heating torches

Is anyone aware of a gas regulator that has a flashback arrestor incorporated into it?

I noted that HSE has withdrawn its guidance on the topic

Edited by user 25 April 2024 16:27:37(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

chris42  
#2 Posted : 26 April 2024 08:14:28(UTC)
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chris42

What exactly do you mean by heating torches? are you still talking about Oxy/Gas (Propane or Acetylene with Oxygen). It looks like you are if you have bottles with regulators, so I would say yes you do. The purpose of the is to stop flame going back to the bottle / regulator so why wouldn’t you regardless of what is on the end and alight.

I have never seen of a regulator with arrester incorporated. Not sure it would be a good idea as when you get it inspected annually you would have to replace a more expensive product if one part was found to be faulty.

Chris

firesafety101  
#3 Posted : 26 April 2024 09:48:42(UTC)
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firesafety101

AS far as I know if the gas is pressurised the arrestors are required.

boston  
#4 Posted : 29 April 2024 18:47:19(UTC)
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boston

Thanks for the responses. My view is that if there is presurised gas involved then a arrestor is required. I cannpt find and have not heard of a regulator thst incorporates the arrestror into it.

Again thanks for answers most helpful

kbirdir  
#5 Posted : 13 May 2024 10:27:03(UTC)
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kbirdir

Hi,

As far as I know, the pressurised gasses used with compressed oxygen have to be equipped with flasback arrestors.  

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