Small oxygen bottles.....

[slim_boy_fat]

I have one from my oxy-turbo set which is empty - well no gas was coming through the nozzle.

I thought it could be used to make something like a single one of these

I'm familiar with what's needed to render the larger gas bottles safe [done it], but before I start cutting it I want to know a) how to ensure there's no residual gas traces left and b) has anyone done it and is still alive to post a reply?

I don't want to start if there's the remotest chance of it [and me] going bang. If there's any risk I'll just dispose of it.

 

[Parm]

I’ve cut open map gas bottles in the past, leave it connected to the torch with the valve open for a while.

Then pierced a hole in the bottle while it was underwater. Big plastic trough and bottle fully submerged

I’m sure there are alternative methods, but this worked for me

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

Why not do what this guy did?

Or Like @Parm says.

I have done small gas bottles that way in the past.
I drill a small hole in an area what will be removed, or can be plugged and not show to much.

Use a sharp drill bit.

 

[cumbriasteve]

Then pierced a hole in the bottle while it was underwater. Big plastic trough and bottle fully submerged

I can see next weeks headlines:

Scotsman found drowned in a trough of water cuddling a gas bottle.

 

[Kayos]

Why not do what this guy did?

Or Like @Parm says.

I have done small gas bottles that way in the past.
I drill a small hole in an area what will be removed, or can be plugged and not show to much.

Use a sharp drill bit.

I suppose once the gas burns off it’s not a danger....

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Thanks, lads So, a sharp drill through the valve after leaving connected and the valve(s) open for a while?

It's just that I've read [and been frightened by ] all the warnings on here re the tendency of oxygen to hang about in confined spaces......

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Why not do what this guy did?

Don't have a Stihl saw, mate - otherwise......

 

[Screwdriver]

Oxygen is not a fuel. It wont burn....

You can use it to set fire to other stuff of course.

 

[MattF]

It's just that I've read [and been frightened by ] all the warnings on here re the tendency of oxygen to hang about in confined spaces......

Just take a few deep breaths.

 

[brightspark]

Oxygen is not a fuel. It wont burn....

You can use it to set fire to other stuff of course.

no u can use it to help set fire to stuff

 

[WorkshopChris]

I drill a small hole in an area what will be removed, or can be plugged and not show to much.

Use a sharp drill bit.

And ideally a air drill not a brushed motor electric drill.

 

[MattF]

And ideally a air drill not a brushed motor electric drill.

Or an old hand/breast drill. They're my usual for anything of unknown nature.

 

[WorkshopChris]

Or an old hand/breast drill. They're my usual for anything of unknown nature.

If i was to use one to drill through the anything thicker than a disposable oxygen cylinder i would probably need oxygen for me.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

no u can use it to help set fire to stuff

And I'd rather it wasn't me....

 

[Wallace]

Is it a kit like this?

 

[mpats]

I have one from my oxy-turbo set which is empty - well no gas was coming through the nozzle.

I thought it could be used to make something like a single one of these

I'm familiar with what's needed to render the larger gas bottles safe [done it], but before I start cutting it I want to know a) how to ensure there's no residual gas traces left and b) has anyone done it and is still alive to post a reply?

I don't want to start if there's the remotest chance of it [and me] going bang. If there's any risk I'll just dispose of it.

I like that as a use for small bottles though. Any ideas on internal paint/finish? They look quite shiny on the inside. Or is it going to be an evolving project?

 

[steviec_lj]

I’ll wait to see how you’re “project” turns out, read if you’re still alive after filling the cylinder, before I have a go

 

[hunter27]

I suppose once the gas burns off it’s not a danger....

I wouldn't risk it with a LPG bottle, the danger is when the gas air mix inside the bottle falls to it's explosive level it could well go pop. That's why after disconnecting domestic gas meters (natural gas) they should be capped, when the gas air mixture inside falls between (5 -15% gas in air) it is a bomb.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

I like that as a use for small bottles though. Any ideas on internal paint/finish? They look quite shiny on the inside. Or is it going to be an evolving project?

Yes. Hadn't got as far as paint etc, just looked at the empty bottle and thought "Can't throw that away, it might be useful....."

 

[mpats]

Yes. Hadn't got as far as paint etc, just looked at the empty bottle and thought "Can't throw that away, it might be useful....."

That's my problem too!