moving up to minor

[Lexia Yankovich]

Finally ready to do the step up - what's better oxygen tank or oxygen concentrator. Any insight would be appreciated. Haven't been beading for while so if it's a tank, what size to start with? What other safety features do I need to be concerned.... Thanks

[jokersdesign]

They both have plus and minus. I'd try tanked first and if you find your spending a lot of $ on oxygen refills of if getting the tanks from the supply to your house is and issue, then go to concentrators.

one thing though about the minor. I was at the vedors at the gathering and at the ABR display the had the NEW minor. It looks the same but is red and the front ports are differnt.

I was told that it is the center fire of nortels Red rocket torch.

I think the new minor is supposed to be hotter and more focus and able to get a better pin point flame.

[meadowesky]

I would personally go with the concentrator. it will save you a TON of money in the long run, it requires no heavy lifting of tanks and 1 will give you plenty of power for soft glass beads and pendants. and you can always add another concentrator if you decided to do boro.

[hannahbeads]

I'm also thinking of leaving the hot head for a minor. I would buy a kit containing the torch, 2 12 foot hoses, and 2 regulators. Is there anything else besides the propane and oxygen that I need? Do I need additional ventilation?

Thanks