Getting the Oxy Tank Open...??!

[pipyr]

I have never had an oxy tank that won't open...now I have two tanks that are STUCK! :mad: I can't open either one. Does anyone have any tricks to get the darn things to open up?? It's a beautiful day here and I want to play!! Thanks!!

[chrisann]

Are you talking about the cap thingy or the actual knob to open the air flow? If it is the cap I give it a little wack with my plyers and that usually works, if it ithe other I go get my DH LOL.
hth
chris ann
ps pipyr would you consider helping me with ebay?

[pipyr]

It's the actual knob. I always have to bank on the cap a little! lol...oh, this is so frustrating!! I'm home all alone!

I'm gonna PM you :)

[Three Muses Glass]

If it's the cap that's stuck I stick my channel locks in the cap hole and give a twist. I put the tank up against something like a wall, lean on it and turn the locks. Sometimes I have to bang on the end of the channel locks with a hammer to get it going and that usually does the trick if all else fails.

oops! I was writing while you were posting. so...nevermind. LOL

[laserglass]

maybe a pipe wrench????

[pipyr]

Thanks rebecca, but it's the actual knob :( Any suggestions for that one?

[Three Muses Glass]

Like Mark said...if you have a pair of channel locks or a pipe wrench big enough to grab the knob in line with the floor enough leverage should do it.

[pipyr]

*sigh* no pipe wrench here...I tried kicking it but it didn't do much...:roll: Thanks for the suggestions.

[Tropical Heat]

Do you have one of those flat circular rubber things to oper jar lids? If not, maybe a rubber glove would give you a better grip?

[RSimmons]

Try a strap wrench, you can get them at Sears. I keep one in my studio and another in my lab at work. They are great for opening both the safety caps and the main valves on tanks.

Robert

[pipyr]

Thanks for the tips, guys! A friend of mine came over and got them open for me :D I'm gonna have to be prepared next time...Off to torch now!! :D

[Bubbyanne]

LOL! I'm glad you got them open. Between trees and tanks I didn't know if you were going to get any torch time!

Go make cool things!

[Shawn T]

Now that your torching Pipyr we are moving......to the tips and tech.....

Hold on.... :badgrin:

[pipyr]

Thanks for leaving it in the family room until I got it taken care of!!! :love: