Propane vs PVC?

[Joanne Owsley]

Maybe I should post this in the silver thread???

Anyway, I bought a new torch. It's very similar to the Smith Little torch, but it's an import. It has PVC hoses. Is this going to be a problem with the propane? Should I replace the pvc hoses with the type I use on my lampworking torch?

Thanks!

[Dale M.]

Maybe I should post this in the silver thread???

Anyway, I bought a new torch. It's very similar to the Smith Little torch, but it's an import. It has PVC hoses. Is this going to be a problem with the propane? Should I replace the pvc hoses with the type I use on my lampworking torch?

Thanks!

Probably not..... PVC does not react to propane the way rubber does...
IF torch states it can be used with propane, I would think manufacturer has used an approved tubing for connections.

Dale

[Joanne Owsley]

Thank you!