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    Oxy Acytelene Welding



    Hello Guys,

    I have a question concerning the selection of the oxy acytelene kit

    I am using the above procedure for welding Copper pipes Type L according to ASTMB88-96 my problem is that I don't know which weding tip size should I select as my copper pipe diameter is 21/8'' and how should I select the tip.
    could i use a double tip or one is enough?

    If any body can provide me with a guide for the tip selection or even give me the selection or a supplier or anything concerning this issue I would be very grateful.

    Thank you in advance and best regards



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    Re: Oxy Acytelene Welding

    If it ain't broke, it doesn't have enough features yet.


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    Re: Oxy Acytelene Welding

    Hi Hipposs,
    I used to find using a size 18 nozzle worked for me on 2.1/8" tube, but then I only had four sizes, No.3 for small stuff, No.7 for medium, No.13 for big, and No.18 for bigger sizes. It worked for me, but I haven't done upward of 2.1/8" for a few years and cant remember what size nozzle I used for 4.1/8". I'm sure someone else will be able to shed some light.
    Regards, Andy C.

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    Re: Oxy Acytelene Welding

    For those pipe sizes you will nee the largest nozzle you can find.

    Personally, I favour THIS type, commonly known as "shower-heads". The have 7 or more orifices built in to the tip, giving lots of heat over a wide area.

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    Re: Oxy Acytelene Welding

    Quote Originally Posted by The Viking View Post
    For those pipe sizes you will nee the largest nozzle you can find.

    Personally, I favour THIS type, commonly known as "shower-heads". The have 7 or more orifices built in to the tip, giving lots of heat over a wide area.
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    Re: Oxy Acytelene Welding

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    Re: Oxy Acytelene Welding

    That link i posted up top,is that chart any good?
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    Re: Oxy Acytelene Welding

    I have used tips similar to those described by The Viking. Thed do cover a large area with a large flame, but you still have to move the tip around to evenly heat larger pipes. And be careful with the oxygen settings. You do not want a cutting torch!

    My best advice is to heat the pipe uniformly all the way to the depth of the fitting socket and not get in a big hurry. Large pipes take time to braze well.
    Last edited by US Iceman; 15-04-2008 at 11:12 PM. Reason: editing
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    Re: Oxy Acytelene Welding

    I dont know there, but here I have nozzles marked
    0,5-1
    1-2
    2-4
    6-9
    9-14
    14-20

    and I using 6-9 and 9-14 for 54mm CU pipes.

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    Re: Oxy Acytelene Welding

    Since getting a pepperpot burner i've used nothing else (except a mapp gas blow lamp on small stuff) Every oxyacc set should have one, great for compressor changes etc.
    Years ago i did some 3 1/8 pipe but for that we just drilled out a nozzle to get a bigger flame....don't try this!
    Last edited by monkey spanners; 15-04-2008 at 11:41 PM. Reason: smilies etc gone w*nky

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    Re: Oxy Acytelene Welding

    Or this ones at the bottom of the pages http://www.mir.be/NL/catalogue.php?cid=11
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    Re: Oxy Acytelene Welding

    Quote Originally Posted by The Viking View Post
    For those pipe sizes you will nee the largest nozzle you can find.

    Personally, I favour THIS type, commonly known as "shower-heads". The have 7 or more orifices built in to the tip, giving lots of heat over a wide area.
    I find it preferable to use this type of nozzle from 1 1/8" inch and upwards. It heats more "softly" and over a wider area. It gets faster to heat the large pipes with that "multi nozzle" burner.

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    Re: Oxy Acytelene Welding

    thanks guys your posts have been of a great help for me

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    Re: Oxy Acytelene Welding

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