Melvb
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Hi, just looking for opinions.
I have acquired a lightwight BOC saffire torch, regulators, FB arresters, etc, so I have thought about having a go at gas welding. From what I have read it seems to be said its easier to learn than TIG but if you can gas weld then TIG is then easier to learn. I know to produce a "real" weld needs acetylene, but will it be possible to practice with propane or propylene which are considerable cheaper. I know about hydrogen embrittlement, but would these alternative gases give me a similar welding experience whilst practicing, it will only scrap after all! Or will he experience be too different that it will not prepare me for the real thing with acetylene.
Could be that none of the proper welders on here have ever tried the alternative gases for welding so I may not get an answer either way.
I have acquired a lightwight BOC saffire torch, regulators, FB arresters, etc, so I have thought about having a go at gas welding. From what I have read it seems to be said its easier to learn than TIG but if you can gas weld then TIG is then easier to learn. I know to produce a "real" weld needs acetylene, but will it be possible to practice with propane or propylene which are considerable cheaper. I know about hydrogen embrittlement, but would these alternative gases give me a similar welding experience whilst practicing, it will only scrap after all! Or will he experience be too different that it will not prepare me for the real thing with acetylene.
Could be that none of the proper welders on here have ever tried the alternative gases for welding so I may not get an answer either way.