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Old 2011-02-04, 6:28am
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Default * Please discuss differences of using a 5 lpm Oxycon with Nortel Minor OR a Cricket *

Would any of you please answer the following questions and expound more freely as you wish? I am getting a Respironics Millennium non-modified, rebuilt 5 lpm oxygen concentrator. I really want to know the following:

1. Will it run a Nortel Minor Torch as effectively as a Cricket?

2. If it will run both torches just about the same, which torch can make a finer point for detail work and a bushier flame for general work?

3. And finally, for either torch, what is the minimum distance from the torch head to the back of my flame-proof workspace? And what is the minimum height for my overhead exhaust vent?

Thank you all for how freely you share your expertise.
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Old 2011-02-06, 5:27pm
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I don't have an answer..but I'm looking for an oxycon..I did see a post for one on sale but now I can't find it. I really hate my tanked oxy..HELP..
Sorry to hijack your post..

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Old 2011-02-06, 5:39pm
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Yes it will run a minor which has a bushier flame than a cricket

2' deep bench with fireproof backer on wall is fine

Min I would mount it is where you don't smack your head on it when you stand up!

I went with a minor on 1 5lpm to 2-5lpm and then to a Regalia
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Old 2011-02-06, 7:26pm
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I don't have an answer..but I'm looking for an oxycon..I did see a post for one on sale but now I can't find it. I really hate my tanked oxy..HELP..
Sorry to hijack your post..

Thanks,

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Don't appologize! We are hopefully all here to share and help. You need to check out this Thread. It's where I just got the 5 lpm Oxycon for $150 plus shipping.

http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=175472

Hope it helps. Let us know how you fare!
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Old 2011-02-06, 7:29pm
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Yes it will run a minor which has a bushier flame than a cricket

2' deep bench with fireproof backer on wall is fine

Min I would mount it is where you don't smack your head on it when you stand up!

I went with a minor on 1 5lpm to 2-5lpm and then to a Regalia


Thank you David. From what you say my overhead vent may be to low... here is a diagram of my worktable and overhead vent.

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Old 2011-02-12, 1:46pm
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I don't have an answer..but I'm looking for an oxycon..I did see a post for one on sale but now I can't find it. I really hate my tanked oxy..HELP..
Sorry to hijack your post..

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emmy

Just curious... Why do you hate your tanked oxygen?
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Old 2011-02-12, 1:57pm
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Kristina is it just an 8" pipe or a hood?
The tiles should not be mounted directly on the wall but on a backer board spaced 1" off the wall.
I have a hood so I didn't want to smack my head on it.


Emmy check on CL or the GS here
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