Lampwork Etc.
 
Send a PM to CorriDawn!

LE Live Chat

Enter Live Chat

No users in chat




Beads of Courage


 

Go Back   Lampwork Etc. > Library > Safety

Safety -- Make sure you are safe!

Reply
 
Thread Tools
  #1  
Old 2005-11-11, 9:49am
starsbystacey's Avatar
starsbystacey starsbystacey is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 29, 2005
Location: The "infamous" O.C. California
Posts: 94
Default oxy/propane in garage with car+gas?

Help!
Please! Anyone! I have been using the hothead/mapp gas combo in my garage for a few years. I have now purchased a bobcat/propane/oxy concentrator setup that I am dying to use. The catch is...I don't want to actually die! My husband has suddenly decided to worry about the dangers of having a car parked in the garage w/ gas in its tank. Not to mention all the paint cans etc....
Does anyone else have a car parked in their studio? Am I gonna blow myself up? Are any of the people who can answer this question still alive?
Thanks!
Stacey
__________________
Stacey
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 2005-11-11, 10:47am
Dale M.'s Avatar
Dale M. Dale M. is offline
Gentleman of Leisure
 
Join Date: Jun 10, 2005
Location: A Little Bit West of Yosemite Valley
Posts: 5,200
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by starsbystacey
Help!
Please! Anyone! I have been using the hothead/mapp gas combo in my garage for a few years. I have now purchased a bobcat/propane/oxy concentrator setup that I am dying to use. The catch is...I don't want to actually die! My husband has suddenly decided to worry about the dangers of having a car parked in the garage w/ gas in its tank. Not to mention all the paint cans etc....
Does anyone else have a car parked in their studio? Am I gonna blow myself up? Are any of the people who can answer this question still alive?
Thanks!
Stacey
Most national safety organizations recommend NOT storing flammables in garage where it is exposed to flames from things like water heaters and furnaces. Most new cars do NOT have a problem with fumes normally venting from fuel system as they are run through charcoal canister. BUT if there is a leak in fuel system of car or gas can or lawnmower that is certainly the possibility of a explosion or fire from a concentration of fumes when you light torch. Paint thinners and lacquer thinners and other solvents are just as dangerous as gasoline when it comes to fire.

Its better to be safe than sorry... Why not ask DH to put up divider in garage and have a fume free area to torch in....

Dale M.
__________________
You can lead a person to knowledge, but you can't make them think.

To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Vendor-Artist-Studio-Teacher Registry

To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
San Francisco - A Few Toys Short of a Happy Meal
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 2005-11-11, 11:33am
MikeAurelius's Avatar
MikeAurelius MikeAurelius is offline
Safety ALWAYS
 
Join Date: Jun 10, 2005
Location: Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
Posts: 2,401
Default

My standard recommendation is to remove all vehicles, all gasoline using equipment, all cans of gasoline, paint, thinner, etc.

Vehicles and gasoline using equipment can certainly be returned when the torch has been turned off and the propane shut down.

(You ARE keeping your propane tank outside, aren't you?)
__________________

To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.


Chaotic Glass: Safety for the glassworker, and random thoughts and opinions on the state of the glassworking world
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 2005-11-11, 11:45am
JavaGirlBT JavaGirlBT is offline
A True Woofer
 
Join Date: Jun 13, 2005
Location: the land of nod
Posts: 3,895
Default

I have my studio in the garage and I only torch in there if the cars are parked in the driveway. There wouldn't be room for me if the car was there anyway! I have the propane outside and disconnect my hose to the propane after every session.
__________________
Ellen

To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 2005-11-11, 1:41pm
starsbystacey's Avatar
starsbystacey starsbystacey is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 29, 2005
Location: The "infamous" O.C. California
Posts: 94
Default Yikes...I think I have a mess on my hands!

Oh gosh, thanks for all the advice! The car is actually a mid 60's Mustang (probably NOT considered a new car) AND the propane tank is set up in the garage. Now for the kicker....my husband is a painting contractor and keeps supplies in the garage. Why do I have a feeling I'm gonna need to rent a studio. Any ideas? Anyone? BOO HOO
Stacey
__________________
Stacey
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 2005-11-11, 2:06pm
MikeAurelius's Avatar
MikeAurelius MikeAurelius is offline
Safety ALWAYS
 
Join Date: Jun 10, 2005
Location: Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
Posts: 2,401
Default

Strike 1: old car
Strike 2: propane in the garage
Strike 3: Paint in the garage

Sorry Stacey! Get it all out and you can safely use the garage.
__________________

To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.


Chaotic Glass: Safety for the glassworker, and random thoughts and opinions on the state of the glassworking world
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 2005-11-11, 2:12pm
lenora's Avatar
lenora lenora is offline
Dichro Addict
 
Join Date: Sep 04, 2005
Location: Dallas, Texas
Posts: 2,688
Default

Mike,

You're awesome!!! Every time anyone (including me) posts a question about safety, you are always there to answer!!!! You have possibly saved me from blowing up my house. My propane is now outside, and I have a great ventilation system.
Thanks!!!
Lenora
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 2005-11-11, 3:13pm
Just Nancy Just Nancy is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 18, 2005
Location: NE Indiana
Posts: 5,565
Default

I took my vehicles out each time. Even the lawn mower. My insurance agent had no problem with the bbq and oxy tanks in the garage. He requested not lighting the torch while the possible added fuel (and insurance claim) was right there. I know people who do leave their vehicles in the garage and work. Some man I spoke with said the other flamable would/could be worse than the car because the car system should be a closed system. I moved everything out just to be safe.

(Huh. Since I've moved to my new temporary home I've worked near a $150,000 combine. I'm thinking the tractors and combines run on diesel, which may be a different issue.)
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 2005-11-11, 3:26pm
starsbystacey's Avatar
starsbystacey starsbystacey is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 29, 2005
Location: The "infamous" O.C. California
Posts: 94
Default

Wow! Thank you, thank you for all the fantastic info. I'm not sure what to do now but I so appreciate all the advise. You guys are great. I am very glad I came here.
Stacey
__________________
Stacey
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 2005-11-28, 10:21am
Armstrong's Avatar
Armstrong Armstrong is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 24, 2005
Location: SW Michigan
Posts: 825
Default

Huh. I have a riding and a push lawn mower on the other side of the garage, I honestly didn't even think about it. I torched a couple times this last weekend with my jeep in the garage. (It's a pretty big garage) Guess I need to rethink...

Ana
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 2005-11-28, 11:35am
MikeAurelius's Avatar
MikeAurelius MikeAurelius is offline
Safety ALWAYS
 
Join Date: Jun 10, 2005
Location: Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
Posts: 2,401
Default

yup
__________________

To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.


Chaotic Glass: Safety for the glassworker, and random thoughts and opinions on the state of the glassworking world
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 10:35pm.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Your IP: 3.92.1.156