Annealer fuel

[DennisH]

I just built an annealer. Which gas as nozzles do I need. I have heard different stories about this.

I can put two burners on my system.

Which gas?

Which burners?

Thanks, Dennis

 

[drumcorpschamp]

Dennis,

I used 2 of these torches on my Benchsource annealer. Have a 20 lb. propane tank plumbed into my unit.

http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardware-Power-Tools-Welding-Welding-Supplies-Accessories-Accessories/BernzOmatic/h_d1/R-100079143/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&productId=100079143&storeId=10051#.UN28m6xrRQI

It looks like if you buy torch and tank, it's the same price. Pretty good deal.

http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardware-Specialty-Torches-Tanks/h_d1/N-5yc1vZc2et/R-202185038/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&storeId=10051#.UN2-bqxrRQI

I used MAPP gas (yellow tanks) when annealing with a single torch using my cordless drill. Worked good. However, I prefer using propane as the fuel with my dual torch setup as the flame has less heat and I feel that I get more controllable results.

Jerry

 

[timeout]

I can tell you that coleman fuel did not work for me. I had an oily substance spew out onto the annealer and tips quit working on my BernzOmatic torches. I would dicourage you on trying the Coleman fuel. I am at some point going to try using a 20 lb. LP tank like is commonly used for gas grills. Long story short, hopefully someone will post on here what is working well for them. While i was typing, I see a helpful post has been sent.