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Old 2008-06-28, 1:16pm
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Originally Posted by Judi_B View Post
Sure glad you're OK!! Is the Phantom a surface mix or pre-mix torch? I thought that flashback didn't happen on surface mix torches.
Both incidents I have been informed of were on surface mix torches (one is quoted above and the other was a Delta). It is not as common as the internal mix, but it can happen. Be safe, use flashback arrestors.

Here is an explanation, long but informative:

While this is showing internally mixed torches, the principal is the same.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4ohVQekwuo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xE5Kl...eature=related

I like that they discuss gas properties and flashback. It goes along well with Raymond's link.
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